Child support in Canada is determined under the Federal Child Support Guidelines, which establish the amount payable based on several key factors, including the province or territory where the child resides, the income of the paying parent, and the number of children requiring support.

Legal advice remains appropriate even if you are expecting your divorce to proceed uncontested. Should you encounter a dispute, the representation of a skilled divorce lawyer from Kolinsky Law becomes essential. We can protect your financial interests and strive to limit your exposure to arbitrary judicial decisions.

A common issue in support cases is whether one party should have income imputed to them (whether they should pay support based on a number higher than their actual income). A support payer has an obligation to seek and maintain full-time employment commensurate with their skills and abilities.

Are you going through a divorce in Edmonton and facing the complex issue of dividing matrimonial property? Are you uncertain about your rights and what assets are eligible for division? If so, seeking the guidance of a skilled family lawyer is crucial to navigate through this challenging process.

Many lawyers currently advertise their services as mediators. The sales pitch made to couples going through a divorce or separation is that by mediating, you not only avoid the stress of litigating, you can also save on legal fees. However, in practice, mediation can produce neither.

Anyone who owns significant property should consider a marriage agreement (or cohabitation agreement for common law couples) prior to getting married or starting a common law relationship. Marriage agreements allow partners to pre-determine property division in the event of future marriage breakdown.