Family Law

Are you a grandparent who is denied the privilege of having a relationship with your grandchildren? Sadly, many grandparents in Alberta face this situation. Your

There are numerous reasons why people might choose to go to court after a divorce or separation. Sometimes situations can change and one party feels

It is said that any man can be a father, but not every father can be a dad. On the flip side of that coin,

Although getting a divorce is never a pleasant procedure, one may benefit by making every reasonable attempt to keep matters as harmonious as possible. This

When a man and a woman become parents in Alberta, their obligations to that child do not depend on their marital status. Unmarried parents may still

Things usually fall into something of a pattern during the school year, when it’s easier for divorced parents to share custody of their kids. During

In Alberta and the rest of Canada, the family law system relies on contracts that define the terms of a couple’s relationship — both before

The Alberta Court system offers a great resource to separated parents to help them navigate their new life of parenting after splitting up with their

Cases where Alberta grandparents are estranged from their grandchildren are not uncommon. Perhaps the estrangement happens because the grandparents’ own child has limited access or

Sometimes marriage contracts are contested in Canada courts. When this happens, the courts will review some important factors to judge whether the marriage contract is