Trusted Family Law Lawyer in Calgary

FAMILY LAWYERS IN CALGARY

Areas Of Family Law

SEPARATION

A Separation Agreement is a contract that parties enter into at end of their relationship. It must be in writing and signed by both parties and is witnessed.

DIVORCE

Divorce will influence your future life and the lives of your children. However, our divorce attorney can help you to get through with dignity and planning.

FAMILY PROPERTY

Matrimonial property comprises of all property acquired by either spouse, or both, between the date of marriage and the date of separation.

SPOUSAL SUPPORT

Spousal support or alimony is monetary support paid from one spouse to another, either during or after divorce proceedings.

CHILD SUPPORT

When parents separate or divorce, child support is money that one parent pays to the other parent to cover the costs of raising a child.

CHILD CUSTODY

In Alberta, child custody is now divided into (1) Allocation of Major Decision-Making Responsibilities and (2) Parenting Time.

MARITAL AGREEMENT

Marital agreements include prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements and what most people might refer to as separation agreements.

FAMILY VIOLENCE

If you experience family violence, you may be able to get a protection order against the abuser. Family violence can take many forms.

PROPERTY DISSIPATION

The term “Dissipation of Property” refers to the act of squandering or dissipating property with an element of bad faith or carelessness.

MOBILITY APPLICATION

When one parent seeks a significant relocation with a child, and in so doing is required to put the matter before the Court, it results in “mobility application”.

Cohabitation Agreement

A cohabitation agreement is a legal document that provides protection and clarity for couples who choose to live together without being married.

Unjust Enrichment

Unjust enrichment occurs when one party unfairly benefits at the expense of another without a legal justification. The law of unjust enrichment prevents one party from unjustly profiting at the expense of another.

Adoption

Adoption is the legal process by which an individual or couple becomes the legal parents of a child, permanently transferring parental rights from the child’s biological or legal parents to the adoptive parents.

Constructive Trust

A constructive trust is a legal remedy imposed by the court when a person has wrongfully acquired property in an unjust manner. It is often applied in cases involving:

Prenuptial Agreement

A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a legal contract entered into by a couple before marriage or a civil partnership. It outlines the division of assets, debts, and financial matters in case of divorce, separation, or death.

Family law and matrimonial law cases are frequently contentious. Having a knowledgeable and competent legal ally on your side can make the process go much more smoothly. Our highly recommended Family Lawyers in Calgary offer unrivalled advocacy, guidance, and support to help you get through this tough time, and will work directly with you to achieve all of your objectives.

Our Family lawyers are well versed in all aspects of Family Law!

Family Lawyers in Calgary

Please reach us at info@lawsnbeyond.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How do I get divorced?

Please see our blog: How to get divorced in Calgary?

How is property divided in divorce?

All family property (or formerly known as matrimonial property) by default is divided equally between spouses, unless one party can show legally that he or she is entitled to unequal property division due to legal exemptions.

What is exempt property?

Separate property or exempt property, usually refers to property that was acquired before marriage or the property a spouse received as a gift or inheritance during the marriage. However, note that the increase in value during marriage may be subject to property division.

What happens when one spouse does not want the divorce?

If the grounds for divorce are properly pleaded, the court in Alberta will most likely grant a divorce even if only one spouse wants it. However, there may be certain rare circumstances where the court might be reluctant to grant a divorce, such as when a parent owes extensive child support arrears or spousal support arrears.

How do I calculate my child support obligations?

For basic child support, also known as section 3 child support, you can calculate child support based on your spouse net income. To calculate basic child support see: Section 3 child support calculation. For special or extraordinary child support expenses, also known as section 7 child support, please contact our office, Laws & Beyond, directly.

However, numerous factors can affect your child support obligation. Your unique circumstances may entitle you to higher child support payment or may entitle you to reduce your child support payments. We recommend you contact our office to your child support obligations.

Can child support payments be made directly to receiving parent or be paid through the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP)?

The parties can decide if they wish to be paid directly or through MEP. If you wish to receive payment through MEP, then an MEP enforcement clause can be added to the child support order.

How do I register my child support order with the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP)?

Once the courts enter an order for child support, then the parent that receives child support must contact MEP. For more details see: https://www.alberta.ca/mep-contact.aspx