By LegalMatters Staff • For many couples, their single biggest asset is their house. So what happens to the matrimonial home during a divorce or if a common-law relationship ends? Typically, a home is considered family property in a divorce or when an adult interdependent relationship ends, even if only one partner’s name is on […]
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By LegalMatters Staff • Emotions can cloud even the most reasonable person’s judgment and, during a divorce, you may be feeling frustrated, angry, betrayed or sad. These feelings can bubble to the surface and negatively impact your decisions. Some are tempted to punish their former partner after a breakup by taking them to court. But
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By LegalMatters Staff • The way society looks at families has changed, and the once “nuclear” family of children with two biological parents is no longer the tradition as dynamics and relationships evolve. We now have single-parent families, adoptive/foster families, same-sex parent families and couples with children who cohabitate but never marry. There are cross-generational
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By LegalMatters Staff • People sometimes want to purchase a home with a tenant since their rent will help pay the mortgage. But other buyers will want the house to themselves. As a prospective buyer, you must know your legal responsibilities to the tenant if you buy the home. “If you want the tenant to
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By LegalMatters Staff • Many divorced couples rely on mediation to reach agreement on many important issues. These include: the division of property, assets and debt; spousal and child support; decision-making responsibility (formerly custody); and visitation rights. “The separation process can be overwhelming and filled with acrimony, especially if there are children or sizeable assets
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By LegalMatters Staff • While some adoption agencies may favour traditional two-parent families, single adults have as much right to adopt a child as a married couple in Canada. “Every province has regulations and procedures that govern the adoption process and safeguard the child’s best interests,” says Edmonton family lawyer Sean Schaefer. “In Alberta, anyone
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By LegalMatters Staff • A home purchase often is the largest transaction most people will ever make. That is why they must avoid common mistakes before plunging into the residential real estate market. “Buying a home is a complicated process,” says Edmonton real estate lawyer Sean Schaefer. “On one hand, it is very dry and
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By LegalMatters Staff • There are many steps involved in obtaining a divorce in Canada, which is why most people seek legal counsel. “The first thing to do is to ensure you are eligible to end the marriage,” says Edmonton family lawyer Sean Schaefer. “All divorces in Canada are governed by the federal Divorce Act,
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People that inherit a property have three choices: live in the residence, rent it or sell the property. Each has legal implications. “That is why anyone in this situation should seek the advice of a qualified real estate lawyer,” says Edmonton real estate lawyer Sean Schaefer. “They can guide you through the legal aspects of
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Settling family law disputes through negotiation rather than litigation saves money and leads to a quicker resolution. If your divorce is amicable, we can help you negotiate a settlement that will be approved by the courts. If that is not possible, the lawyers at Demas Schaefer know how to achieve the best results for clients
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