The holiday season can look a lot different for kids who may be experiencing their first holiday season since their parents have recently separated or are having relationship difficulties. With so much focus on the “business” of Christmas and on the problems parents are facing themselves, the fact that things are also changing for their […]
Read More...There are many good reasons to attend this course. First, it is free and a great opportunity to obtain some helpful legal and practical advice early in the separation process. Second, it helps parents to develop a parenting plan or arrangement and gives parents information and tools they need to work together as parents for […]
Read More...You can if they have an Enduring Power of Attorney and a Personal Directive. Both documents work together to allow an appointment of a decision-maker when and if they become mentally incapable. A Personal Directive deals with an individual’s medical decisions, end of life care, and consent for placement in long-term care, among other things. […]
Read More...Owning a Condo can be great, but before you invest, make sure to do your due diligence! The following are a few of the many things to look for before signing that contract: The Condo Board Meeting Minutes– find out what has come up at past meetings; The Condo Reserve Funds– check the financial status […]
Read More...Are you going through a divorce or separation? Have you heard of the Collaborative Process? The Collaborative Process is a revolutionary way of dealing with separation and divorce and offers couples an effective and dignified alternative to the traditional court process for navigating through one of life’s most challenging and emotionally charged times. If you […]
Read More...The Albert Recalculation Program can help! Since 2015, all Child Support Orders granted in Alberta must state whether or not the Child Support Recalculation Program applies to that Order. The goal of the Recalculation Program is to help parents keep child support levels in line with their incomes, so that families can avoid the time […]
Read More...Court Orders or Divorce Judgments that deal with support payments must include a MEP clause; the Court will not grant your divorce without the MEP clause. Just because there is a MEP clause in the Divorce Judgment, it does not mean you are required to register with MEP. The payee or payor has the option […]
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