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Cohabitation Agreement in Calgary as Part of Family Law

A cohabitation agreement in Calgary is a domestic contract that can help protect your rights and outlines how assets or debts should be divided in

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Self-executed separation agreements may not hold up in court

When people split up, there can be some confusion over who gets what. Sometimes, people will attempt to privately resolve financial matters, then look to

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Negotiating separation agreements is easier with preparation

Breaking up is challenging for anyone, but for those whose lives are intertwined with children, a home or major assets, it can be a major undertaking.

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Common-law couples may have less rights in separation agreements

Across Canada, an increasing number of couples are choosing to cohabit and start families without legally marrying. While common-law couples in Alberta have similar rights

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Gifts and inheritance can be tricky in separation agreements

Rising housing costs and economic changes have caused an increase in parental gifts to adult children. Many contribute large sums towards down payments or pass property

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How are NHL seasons tickets divided in separation agreements?

Dividing assets during a divorce or separation can be challenging. While there is a great deal of case law regarding typical disputes related to separation agreements,

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Separation agreements 101: What to know before you begin

Before two people can get a divorce in Alberta, they must first separate for a minimum of one year. While there is no legal requirement

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Wedding planning may foreshadow separation agreements

Planning the big day can be exciting and fun, but it can also be stressful. Depending on the size and scope of one’s wedding, it

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How are separation agreements agreed upon?

In a divorce situation, there are a number of issues that must be worked out, including asset division, child custody and others. Child custody is

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Financial planning and divorce

According to the law, couples should receive a 50/50 split of their assets following a divorce. This means that Canadian divorcees may need to reorganize

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