When a relationship or marriage dissolves, parents’ first thoughts often centre on their children. All parents have an obligation to financially support their minor children, but how can one parent be assured the other will do so? This article addresses questions about child support and applicable laws. What is child support? Child support refers to […]
Spouses or partners can enter into agreements about how property will be divided should their relationship end. Such agreements can be made at any time during the relationship, including after separation. This article contains information on the types of property agreements. In Alberta, the Matrimonial Property Act governs how property will be divided if a […]
Divorce. The word is common, but that doesn’t mean it’s readily understood. For children who know what the word itself means, they may still feel caught in the middle, lonely, confused and hurt. This is where books may be helpful. At Lift Legal, we’ve assembled the following list of age-appropriate books, suitable for tweens (ages […]
Divorce. The word is common, but that doesn’t mean it’s readily understood. For children who know what the word itself means, they may still feel caught in the middle, lonely, confused and hurt. This is where books may be helpful. At Lift Legal, we’ve assembled the following list of age-appropriate books, suitable for school-aged children […]
Spouses may have questions about the law and how to divide property at the end of a marriage. Family law can be complicated, and understanding the law, as well as your options, is an important first step. This article contains information for those who were legally married. Matrimonial property refers to all property that accumulates […]
Divorce is not uncommon today, unfortunately. According to the 2011 census, five million Canadians have separated or divorced in the past two decades, and the impact is felt by both couples and their children. For children, separation and divorce can be painful. Separating and divorcing parents must consider not only their feelings, but also the […]
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