Parental Alienation in Alberta: What It Is & What Courts Can Do
When a relationship ends and children are involved, parenting issues can quickly become some of the most challenging parts of the process. Many ...
Cohabitation Agreements in Alberta: What Unmarried Couples Should Know
More couples in Alberta are choosing to live together without getting married. While cohabitation is increasingly common, many partners don’t realize ...
Alberta’s New Family Focused Protocol (FFP): What You Need to Know
As of January 2, 2026, family law proceedings in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta are being transformed by a new Family Focused Protocol (FFP) — ...
Costs After Arbitration in Canadian Family Law: Heine v Worsfold
Insights from Heine v Worsfold, 2025 ABKB 650
Understanding Family Property Exemptions: Navigating Alberta’s Grey Areas
When relationships end, dividing family property can be complex. One aspect of family property division that is particularly complex is identifying ...
Domestic Violence Screening and the Divorce Act: What Clients in Alberta Should Know
In Alberta, new rules require family violence screening in divorce and separation proceedings. This guide explains what domestic violence screening ...
Dangers of Informal Side Deals in Divorce in Canada
When couples separate, it can be tempting to make informal changes outside of your separation agreement. These “side deals” may feel like quick fixes ...
Do I Need a Separation Agreement Before I Sell the Family Home in Canada?
Selling your family home during or after separation is an emotionally and financially significant decision. A key question that often comes up is ...
Deal or No Deal: Why ADR Agreements in Family Law Need to Be Clear and Binding
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has become a cornerstone of family law across Canada—but what happens when a deal reached in mediation falls ...