Upcoming Changes to the Divorce Act
Bill C-78 received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019 and most of the changes to the Divorce Act will take place on July 1, 2020. The Bill...
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Proskiw Law
- Dec 4, 2019
- 1 min
Grounds for Divorce in Alberta
Marital breakdown is the ground for divorce in Alberta and the marital breakdown can occur through fault or no fault. Marital breakdown...
Proskiw Law
- Nov 4, 2019
- 1 min
Pension Division upon Separation or Divorce
In the past, pensions were not considered property and were not divided as matrimonial property. However, pensions are now unequivocally...
Proskiw Law
- Oct 28, 2019
- 1 min
Adopt a Child in Alberta
There are multiple paths to adoption in Alberta: Government care: Adoption of a child that has special needs, is unable to live with...
Proskiw Law
- Sep 16, 2019
- 1 min
Canadian Jurisdiction of Marriage
If you have ever wondered what gives our government the right to legislate in the areas of marriage and divorce, then the following will...
Proskiw Law
- Sep 10, 2019
- 1 min
Asset Dissipation
Dissipation is the unjustified wasting of matrimonial assets. Dissipation can take many forms and requires a degree of intent. It is...
Proskiw Law
- Aug 12, 2019
- 2 min
Pet Custody Upon Separation or Break-Up
You have separated from your partner and you would like to keep the pooch. What are your rights? Legislation Currently, there is no...
Proskiw Law
- Aug 7, 2019
- 3 min
Step-Parents and Child Support in Alberta
When a step-parent and a biological parent separate, a common issue is whether the step-parent is required to pay child support. In...
Proskiw Law
- Apr 22, 2019
- 1 min
Joint Divorce
Divorce can take three forms in Alberta: contested, uncontested, and joint. Of the three, a joint divorce has the most potential to cause...
Proskiw Law
- Apr 15, 2019
- 1 min
Grandparent Rights in Alberta
The Alberta Family Law Act (“the Act”) does not specifically provide for grandparent rights. The Act does not assume that grandchildren...
Proskiw Law
- Mar 14, 2019
- 1 min
Is it Possible to Pay Less Child Support if I Lose my Job?
It happens. It may be your fault or it may have occurred through no fault of your own. Nonetheless, losing your job often initiates a...
Proskiw Law
- Mar 13, 2019
- 2 min
Property Division Among Common Law Partners is Changing: Is a Cohabitation Agreement Right for You?
Alberta will, via Bill 28, the Family Statutes Amendment Act, revamp legislation by giving increased support to unmarried partners in a...
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