By LegalMatters Staff • When faced with the decision to hire a family lawyer, you may have many questions. One of the first to consider is whether you even need an attorney. For the most part, the answer is “yes.” While it is possible to represent yourself in court, the law, especially family law, can […]
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By LegalMatters Staff • During a divorce, couples will see their property divided and one may have to pay the other child or spousal support. Property division and spousal support are rarely straightforward and may involve protracted discussions between spouses and their lawyers, mediation or even litigation. “In Alberta, the Family Property Act (formerly known
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By LegalMatters Staff • When a marriage ends in divorce, one partner could be required to pay either child or spousal support, or both. But if that person refuses to make those support payments, the other partner may have trouble buying food or paying for housing. In Alberta, recipient parents (those awarded maintenance payments by
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Discussing financial matters and personal wealth can make some people uncomfortable. To some, these are private matters they would prefer to keep to themselves. And there is nothing wrong with that – unless that person is trying to hide financial information from their former spouse during family law litigation. Read more from this Edmonton family lawyer.
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