Divorce

Divorce can involve more than legally ending a marriage. Parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support and property division may also need to be addressed. DeHa Law provides legal guidance to individuals and families in St. Albert and surrounding communities who are dealing with divorce and related family-law matters.

Divorce Services in Alberta

Every divorce has its own circumstances. Some couples agree on the major issues, while others require negotiation or court proceedings to resolve their differences.

DeHa Law can assist with matters such as:

• Divorce applications and related documentation
• Uncontested and contested divorces
• Parenting arrangements
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Separation and property division
• Negotiating family-law agreements
• Court representation when required

Our role is to explain the legal issues affecting your situation and help you understand the options available to you.

How Does Divorce Work in Alberta?

Under Canada's Divorce Act, a marriage can break down through one year of separation, adultery, or physical or mental cruelty. The appropriate process depends on the circumstances of the spouses and the issues that need to be resolved.

A divorce may involve preparing legal documents, filing an application, serving the other spouse where required, addressing parenting and support matters, and obtaining a divorce judgment. Property division may involve separate legal considerations under Alberta law.

If you and your spouse agree on the important issues, the process may be less complicated. When significant disagreements remain, negotiation, mediation or court proceedings may become necessary.

Related Issues in a Divorce

Ending a marriage can raise several connected legal questions. These may include:

Parenting arrangements: Decisions about parenting time and responsibilities may need to be established in the best interests of the child.

Child support: Parents may have financial obligations toward their children following separation or divorce.

Spousal support: Depending on the circumstances, one spouse may have a claim for financial support from the other.

Property division: Separation can also require the division of property and financial interests.

How Can a Divorce Lawyer Help?

A divorce lawyer can help you understand the legal process, review relevant documents, identify issues that require resolution and communicate with the other party or their lawyer. Legal assistance can also help when spouses are negotiating an agreement or when a matter proceeds to court.

At DeHa Law, we focus on understanding your circumstances and providing legal guidance based on the issues involved in your family-law matter.