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A deteriorating situation at home can come to a head and require immediate intervention by the police. An argument that escalates into family violence or a prolonged period of abuse that finally makes someone decide to do something can result in the issuance of a...

Prenuptial Agreements Shield You From Financial Losses and Costly Divorce Disputes Prenuptial agreements can be compared to disaster planning. No one wants bad things to happen, but being prepared for problems can reduce negative impacts. When it comes to marriage,...

In Edmonton, Alberta, spousal separation for 12 months qualifies as grounds for divorce.  During this period, two people often make a separation agreement that spells out who pays for what, where the children live, and how to divide assets and liabilities.  A...

Divorces in Alberta by their nature are disruptive.  When children are involved, family law has traditionally placed a priority on their physical and emotional needs due to the upheaval that they experience.  The Divorce Act amendment that came into effect on March 1,...

When a person is charged with a crime and is awaiting trial in Canada, they can be temporarily released on bail or held in custody until their trial.  Many considerations are held in balance when bail is considered, such as the charged person's interest in freedom;...

In Alberta, a child's birth mother and her male spouse are considered the default guardian arrangement for a child. However, families do not always fit neatly into these categories, and as the situation calls for it, roles may have to be defined. In the eyes of the...