Family Law

It has been more than 50 years since the first cellular telephone call. According to CNN, Motorola engineer Martin Cooper stood on a New York city sidewalk on April 3, 1973 “with a device the size of a brick and made the first public call from a cell phone to one of the men he’d been competing with to develop the device.” 

When couples enter into marriage, the last thing on their minds is often what might happen if the relationship ends. Still, divorce and separation do occur — and that is why a prenuptial (prenup) or postnuptial (postnup) agreement is something every couple should consider.

Separation and divorce are difficult transitions, especially when children are involved. One emerging approach to help families through this time is known as “nesting.” Instead of children moving between two households, the children remain in the family home while parents rotate in and out according to a schedule.

Dividing property after a separation or divorce can be one of the most stressful and complex parts of ending a relationship. Couples often wonder: Who keeps the house? What happens to my savings? Do I have to share my inheritance?

When parents separate, one of the most important questions is how they will share the care of their children. In Alberta, two key terms often cause confusion: parenting time and decision-making responsibility.

When a marriage or common-law relationship ends, one of the most significant questions is what happens to the family home. In Alberta, the process of transferring property after divorce or separation involves both family law and real estate law.

The loss of a spouse is an emotional and overwhelming experience. On top of grief, families are often faced with legal and financial questions — especially about the family home. Who owns the house now? Can the surviving spouse stay in it? What happens if the home is only in the deceased spouse’s name?

Collaborative divorce offers Alberta couples a structured, cooperative alternative to courtroom litigation. This article explains how the process works, from signing a participation agreement to resolving parenting and financial issues with legal and professional guidance. Learn why collaborative law may be the right choice for separating spouses seeking privacy, efficiency, and long-term family stability.