By LegalMatters Staff • It is important that a child be heard when it comes to parenting arrangements, but should your child testify in your divorce? During any divorce in Canada, a child’s welfare is the court’s most pressing concern when making decisions dealing with parenting arrangements and child support, says Edmonton family lawyer Graeme […]
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By LegalMatters Staff • Divorce can be traumatic for children, especially if they are shuttled from one home to another to spend time with their parents. Their angst is understandable. Up until the time their parents’ relationship ended, they had an essentially constant routine. According to one study, “children develop emotional security when their world
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By LegalMatters Staff • When a marriage breaks down, telling children you are getting divorced is one of the difficult tasks couples face. They will be uncertain what the future holds, in terms of where they will live and what contact they will have with each parent. “Be careful how you break the news. Don’t
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For many people, pets are much more than just animals. They become extensions of the family. But to Alberta courts, as with courts across Canada, pets are considered mere property. This can come as a surprise to many couples when their relationship ends and it is time to decide who gets custody of their beloved
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