What happens to a Will after separation or divorce In both Alberta and Saskatchewan, separation doesn’t do anything particular to your Will, but divorce is another story. In Alberta, we look for guidance from the Wills and Succession Act, and in Saskatchewan, we look for guidance from the Wills Act. If you get divorced, any provisions in your will that benefit your former spouse are … [Read more...] about Estate Planning After Divorce
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Choosing the Right Legal Professional During a Separation and Divorce
What would you say is the key to ensuring that you choose the right professional for your situation? The most important thing you can do is to do your research – there’s no excuse for just picking a name out of the phone book or the first name that comes up in an online search The first myth I would like to debunk – the idea that you should go with the first available lawyer or mediator when … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Legal Professional During a Separation and Divorce
How to File for Divorce in Alberta and Saskatchewan
How do you file for divorce? Filing for divorce involves an application to one of the superior courts in the province where you have lived for at least one year. This could be the province where either party has lived for a year. For instance, if you have lived in Alberta for 6 months, but your former partner has lived in BC for over a year, then you would have to file in BC unless you … [Read more...] about How to File for Divorce in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Introducing New Partners to the Children after Divorce
When should you introduce the children to a new partner after divorce? It’s not so much about the exact number of weeks or months, rather it should be guided by a couple things – first, emotional readiness of the children and second, the status of the relationship On the emotional readiness front, it’s important that you and your children are emotionally ready for the introduction. … [Read more...] about Introducing New Partners to the Children after Divorce
Transitions Between Homes for Children of Divorce
What is a transition in the context of separation and divorce? This topic is about children being transported from one home to the other home or from one parent to the other parent when the children live in two homes after their parents are separated or divorced. There are many things that can go well, and many things that can go poorly, so today we will give parents some tips on how to make … [Read more...] about Transitions Between Homes for Children of Divorce
Nesting in Divorce
What is nesting? Nesting, in the context of divorce, refers to a co-parenting arrangement where the children remain in the family home while the parents take turns living there. Instead of the children moving between two homes, the parents alternate their time in the home. What are some of the benefits of nesting? 1. **Stability for Children**: Children can stay in their home … [Read more...] about Nesting in Divorce
Artificial Intelligence in Divorce
What is Artificial Intelligence? We’ve been hearing all about AI for the past couple years, and we now know that it’s here to stay. It can be such a daunting thing to learn about, as it’s so complex! AI, or artificial intelligence, refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, particularly computer systems. AI enables machines to perform tasks that typically require … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence in Divorce
Mediation vs Collaborative Divorce
What is Divorce Mediation? Divorce mediation is a process where a neutral third party, known as a mediator, helps divorcing couples work through their issues and reach agreements outside of the courtroom on various aspects of their divorce, such as division of assets, child custody, and spousal support. The mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between the spouses to help them … [Read more...] about Mediation vs Collaborative Divorce