When parents divorce, change will be unavoidable for the children. However, if you are going through a divorce and have young kids, there are ways you can maintain a sense of normalcy for your child. Doing so can help them adjust to and navigate changes over which...
Divorce
Divorce and false allegations: Tips for responding
Divorce can bring out the worst in some people. And in the heat of a bitter, acrimonious divorce, some might even launch false allegations at each other. If your soon-to-be-ex-spouse is doing this or you worry that they will, there are some ways you can respond and...
How business ownership can complicate divorce
Dividing your money, debts and property when you divorce can be stressful and confusing. And if you or your soon-to-be-ex-spouse is a business owner, the stakes of property division can be especially high. Potential options for handling a business If you own a...
Mistakes to avoid when dividing property in a divorce
Dividing your assets and liabilities when you divorce is stressful, and it is not uncommon for people to wind up doing or saying things they wouldn't normally do or say. Unfortunately, these things can derail negotiations or result in consequences that last long after...
5 types of people to have on your team during a divorce
If you are ending your marriage, it is natural to feel lost and possibly alone. However, you do not need to navigate the legal process or other aspects of divorce by yourself. You can build a team of people uniquely positioned to support and help you get through this...
Women may have unique financial concerns in divorce
The divorce rate among those 50-plus has skyrocketed in recent years, leaving many with questions they had not previously considered. Divorce can lead to some major financial changes and surprises, especially for those whose spouses handled the finances during...
Divorce can sometimes be avoided with behaviour changes
Divorce lawyers often see couples after their relationships have fallen apart, but this also gives them some insights into what causes breakups in the first place. Alberta couples on the verge of divorce, or even those readying for marriage, may find some of their...
Solomon’s choice: Pet custody in Alberta divorce
Sometimes the laws of the land don't quite get it right. At least, in the eyes of pet owners, who are often astonished to learn that family law views pets as property. This is still the case in Alberta for spouses undergoing divorce and who may battle for guardianship...
Divorce in Canada: Living with a spouse during a separation
There may be a time when a couple realizes that their marriage is no longer working, yet for current financial reasons they decide that it might be wise to continue to share living arrangements. Divorce is what it says it is -- divorcing oneself from one's spouse, so...
Coping emotionally during and after divorce
Breaking up with a long-time partner is never easy. Divorce can bring with it numerous challenges, from legal to financial battles to emotional and psychological struggles. People in Alberta who are going through this life event can follow the advice of experts to get...