Anyone contemplating a division of marital assets should meet with a lawyer to ensure their assets are protected.

Whether a relationship is beginning or ending, our lawyers can help with all aspects of arriving at agreements regarding division of assets and debts. The Family Property Act in Alberta allows parties to settle the division of property any way they see fit, provided that their agreement is in writing and that each party has independent legal advice. This allows parties to arrive at agreements regarding the division of their property at the end of their relationship, or to set the rules for how their property would be divided, should the relationship end (i.e. a prenuptial or cohabitation agreement).

A separation with children can be challenging for all involved. Financial implications can complicate matters further.

Our lawyers will advise you on the law with respect to parenting time, decision making, and other matters pertaining to the children’s best interests. It’s also important that you know child support is the right of the child, and the other party’s personal feelings on paying child support are irrelevant. Book a consultation to discuss, we’d be happy to help.

Separating from a spouse with a much higher income than yours can be worrying. However, you may be entitled to spousal support.

Spousal support aims to address the economic advantages and disadvantages between spouses that may arise during the breakdown of the relationship. However, it is a complicated and nuanced area of family law. Highly contextual and fact dependent, each family’s situation will require unique legal advice. Our lawyers will walk you through the strengths and weaknesses of a potential spousal support claim, whether you intend to seek spousal support or you’re looking to protect your hard earned income.

Whether you’re separating, about to start a relationship, or just got married, you’ll want to speak with a lawyer about how to protect your rights, interests, and assets.

Our team can help with separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, prenuptial agreements, and more. Save yourself the stress of litigating by having one of our lawyers draft your agreement to protect you out of the gate.