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How to Create a Parenting Plan That Works for Your Family
A parenting plan is your roadmap for how you and your spouse will share parenting after separation. It balances stability for your children with flexibility for real life. A strong plan outlines parenting time, decision-making responsibilities, holidays, and vacations...
Blindsided by Divorce? Take these four steps.
Being told your spouse wants a divorce when you did not see it coming feels like the ground has shifted beneath you. The first thing to do is to pause, gather your support system, and prepare with the right documents and legal help. You cannot control the shock, but...
The Hardest Part of a Divorce
Divorce is one of the hardest things anyone will ever go through, both emotionally and practically. From taking the first step to signing the final papers, each stage brings its own challenges. The right guidance and the right divorce process for your situation will...
Can You Get Divorced Without Going to Court?
You can usually get divorced without ever setting foot in a courtroom. While a judge must sign the final divorce order, everything else like dividing property, arranging support, and deciding parenting plans can be handled outside of court. Mediation, Negotiation, or...
Do We Need a Premarital Agreement?
A prenuptial or premarital agreement is not about planning for your divorce; it is about planning responsibly for your marriage. If you are entering a second marriage, bringing significant assets, or your family owns a business, a prenuptial agreement can protect you...
Speeding Up Divorce in Alberta: Why Your Choices Matter
While Alberta law requires a one-year separation before divorce, the actual timeline can stretch far longer depending on how you handle the process. Choosing Mediation or Collaborative Divorce gives you more control, reduces legal fees, and helps you move forward...
How Much Does a Divorce Really Cost?
The cost of a divorce in Alberta can vary greatly depending on the complexity of your situation. A simple, uncontested divorce might cost $1,750–$2,000, while a high-conflict or trial-based divorce can climb into the tens of thousands. The more you and your former...
Divorce: What Happens to the House?
Your home is likely your biggest asset, and deciding what happens to it during divorce will be one of the most important decisions to make. You need to consider both short-term living arrangements and long-term ownership or sale both of which will be impacted by your...
Divorce in Alberta: Separation, Timelines, and Common Myths
In Alberta and the rest of Canada, there is no formal “legal separation”. You are considered separated once either you or your spouse determine that the relationship is over, even if you are still living under the same roof. Divorce typically requires one year of...