As separation lawyers in Calgary, we understand that parties are often confused about their legal responsibilities upon the breakdown of a relationship, especially when the parties are not married but have been cohabitating. Let’s look at the primary considerations when… The post Common-Law Separation In Alberta: How It Works appeared first on Jones Divorce Law ..read more

Adoption of stepchildren in Alberta is a legal process in which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. As family law lawyers, we often see step parents wanting to adopt their… The post Adoption of Stepchildren in Alberta: What You Need to Know appeared first on Jones Divorce Law ..read more

Modern families come in many different configurations, and in family law, the focus is generally on the biological parents. However, there can be other parties involved in matters relating to children. For instance, step-parents may seek parenting time, grandparents may… The post Non-Parent Applications in Family Law: Understanding Your Rights appeared first on Jones Divorce Law ..read more

Technology has become omnipresent in our society. In some ways this has made our lives much easier; a separated parent can see their child at the touch of a screen, important moments can be captured and instantly shared with family… The post The Court’s Views On Questionably Obtained Evidence appeared first on Jones Divorce Law ..read more

After separation, it can be challenging to maintain cooperative co-parenting, especially when making joint decisions about your child’s health, education, and living arrangements. Even when both parents genuinely want what’s best for their child, disagreements on how to achieve that… The post The Role of Parenting Coordinators in High-Conflict Child Custody Cases appeared first on Jones Divorce Law ..read more

It’s natural for parents to want their children to attend the best possible school. But what happens when they can’t agree on which school is the right choice? When parents share legal custody, several important factors need to be considered… The post Making Joint Decisions About Your Child’s Education: A Guide for Co-Parents appeared first on Jones Divorce Law ..read more

The dust has settled, your parenting plan is in place, and you are ready to move on following your separation. However, you are now entering into an entirely new relationship with your former spouse: the co-parenting relationship. This guide is meant to give you a few key points for consideration as you move forward with co-parenting. If you need further assistance, the team at Jones Divorce & Family Law is here to provide the guidance and support your family needs to overcome co-parenting challenges and thrive. When making arrangements for children in the family law context, the primary c ..read more

When it comes to remarriage after a divorce in Canada, time plays a crucial role as both a healer and a regulator. The period between your divorce and the possibility of a new marriage can be filled with various complexities and legal nuances. The key is to balance personal readiness with legal formalities. From finalizing your divorce to updating crucial legal documents, our lawyers at Jones Divorce & Family Law in Calgary have created this guide for all the essential timelines and requirements for a smooth transition to saying “I do” again. Obtain Your Divorce Certificate If You Intend t ..read more

If you are in a common-law relationship in Alberta and decide to separate, you may wonder which laws apply. The first thing that you need to know is that “common-law” is a term that is no longer used in family law in Alberta. What are commonly known as common law partners are legally known as Adult Interdependent Partners. If you proceed down the path of separation, you will not see the term common law used in any of your documentation. However, colloquially, these terms are used interchangeably. In Alberta, the separation of Adult Interdependent Partners is primarily governed by the Family Pr ..read more

The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has recently announced two changes which will have an immediate and significant impact on Alberta families and the resolution of their family law disputes. The first announcement was that effective September 3, 2024, the Court will no longer hear matters in Family Docket Court in Calgary and Edmonton. Second, and more recently, the Court announced on June 6, 2024, that its Judicial Dispute Resolution (JDR) program was indefinitely suspended (save and except for limited actions identified by the Court that are scheduled for trial). The loss of these Court pr ..read more