What is the Focus on Communication in Separation Course?
The Focus on Communication in Separation Course is a course that is available to parents and guardians that have separated. It is a 6 hour course that is offered in Calgary and 6 other locations in Alberta. There is no charge to attend the course and it is recommended that the course is taken separately from the other parent or guardian. While the course is primarily designed to assist the parties cope with custody, access, guardianship and parenting that relate to the childr
What are section 7 expenses?
Section 7 expenses are one part of child support that both parents that are divorced, or separated, are responsible for. The "section 7" is a reference to section 7 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines, or section 7 of the Alberta Child Support Guidelines. While, in theory, the Federal Child Support Guidelines are used by married parents that are divorcing, or have divorced, and the Alberta Child Support Guidelines are used by married, or unmarried, parents that have separ
How are section 7 expenses split?
As a Calgary divorce lawyer, one of the questions I am frequently asked by clients is: How are section 7 expenses split between the parties? The answer to that question is relatively straightforward: Usually, they are split in direct proportion to the parties' incomes. Unlike base child support, section 7 child support does not depend upon the parenting schedule that the parties are using. To determine base child support, the incomes of the parties, and the parenting/access
Should I attempt mediation before I file for divorce in Calgary?
As a divorce lawyer in Calgary, I am frequently asked by clients if they should attempt mediation before they file divorce papers at the Court in Calgary. In most instances, the answer to such a question would be: Yes. There are a large number of organisations that provide mediation services in Calgary. Some of them are free, some of them require a fee and, when contacting a mediator you should enquire about their fee structure. Some mediators in Calgary are divorce lawyers