What Happens in an Uncontested Divorce in Alberta?
When you’re facing divorce, it’s an emotional time in your life. But as we discussed in our earlier post, “How to Have an Amicable Divorce”, not all divorces have to be a battle. You might be fortunate enough to have a good enough relationship with your partner where you are both willing to agree on …
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Read MoreWhat You Need to Know Before You File Your Taxes If You’re Divorced or Separated
Your first tax season after separation… If this is your first tax filing since separating or getting divorced, you might not be aware of the different claims and benefits that could be available to you. Read on to learn a bit more about the different ways you can maximize your tax savings — and avoid …
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Read More5 Suggestions for Co-Parenting Over the Holidays
As recently separated or divorced parents, any holiday season brings a whole new set of challenges. Not only do you both want time with your kids, but you also want to make sure they’re happy. While holidays like Easter and Christmas may not be easy, especially during a pandemic, they can still be memorable and …
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Read MoreSeparation in Alberta: When Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
Parents who are facing divorce or separation are usually most anxious about what will happen to their children. This post will explain how separation affects the residence of children and at what age a child is legally able to make decisions. Oftentimes, a child might not choose the parent that would actually be in their …
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Read MoreSpousal Support in an Economic Downturn
What the economic downturn means for your spousal support: With the economic downturn in Calgary as a result of low oil prices and COVID-19, we’ve been guiding clients through the challenging questions around spousal support. Whether you’re a payee (receiving spousal support) or a payor (paying spousal support), you’ll want to know the implications of …
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Read MoreHow to Maximize your Divorce Settlement
If you’ve just received money from a divorce settlement but have no idea what to do with it, you’re not alone. No matter how long it’s taken you to get to this point, think of this settlement money as the green flag for the next stage of your life. Armed with the right knowledge, you’ll …
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