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  • Separation Agreements for High Asset Couples in Alberta: What Needs to Be Addressed

    A separation agreement is the legal document that defines the terms on which separating spouses or partners will resolve their financial and family affairs. For high asset couples in Alberta, a separation agreement is not a standard form document. It is a complex, specifically negotiated instrument that must address a range of financial, corporate, tax,…

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  • Child Support for High Income Parents in Alberta: When the Guidelines Are Not Enough

    Child support in Alberta is calculated under the Federal Child Support Guidelines for divorcing married parents and the Alberta Child Support Guidelines for separating unmarried parents. For most families, the guidelines produce a straightforward table amount based on the payor parent’s income and the number of children. For high income families, the calculation is significantly…

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  • Wills in Alberta: Why Every Adult Needs One and What Happens Without One

    A will is one of the most important legal documents an adult can have and one of the most commonly neglected. The consequences of dying without a valid will in Alberta are significant, predictable, and almost entirely avoidable with proper legal planning. Yet a substantial proportion of Alberta adults have no will at all, and…

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  • Spousal Support in Alberta: How It Is Calculated and What to Expect

    Spousal support is one of the most frequently contested and most financially significant issues in any separation or divorce involving spouses with meaningful income differences. For separating spouses in Alberta, understanding how spousal support works, how it is calculated, and what factors affect both the amount and duration of support is essential to making informed…

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  • Property Division in Alberta: What Married Spouses and Common Law Partners Need to Know

    Property division in Alberta is one of the most financially significant legal issues a separating spouse or partner will ever face. For many people, the assets built during a relationship represent years of income, investment, and planning. Understanding how Alberta law treats those assets, and getting accurate legal advice before making any decisions, is the…

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  • Prenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements in Alberta: Protecting Your Assets Before You Marry

    Introduction The decision to marry or enter a committed relationship is deeply personal. For many individuals, particularly those who have accumulated significant assets, own a business, or have financial interests they wish to protect, the period before marriage is also an important time for legal planning. Prenuptial agreements, also known as marriage agreements under Alberta…

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