How to Obtain a Divorce in Canada for Non-Residents

March 7, 2014|Separation & Divorce, Uncategorized|

Current Divorce Rules in Canada for Non-Residents Challenged by Couples wishing Gay Divorce In 2005, Canada passed laws which allowed for gay marriages in Canada.  Gay couples from all over the world came to Canada to obtain a legal marriage.  The problems arose when they returned to their home country and later decided they wanted to divorce.  Since gay marriage and subsequently gay divorce was not recognized in their home country, their only option was to obtain a divorce in the country (Canada) which granted their marriage. The problem was, in order to obtain a divorce in Canada, you had[...]

How to Get a Divorce in Alberta: 4 Tips to Save you Time and Money

December 25, 2013|Separation & Divorce, Uncategorized|

If you are applying for an Alberta Divorce, you can benefit from these 4 time and money saving tips, even if your situation is contested. CAUTION: the information found in this blog is general in nature, and does not constitute legal advice. Some of the tips found in this article may not benefit you or produce the results you desire. Use your own judgment or seek legal advice if you choose follow them. Alberta Divorce Preparation - Property Before filing for a divorce in Alberta, you need to decide if you wish to include a claim for division of matrimonial property[...]

Reduce Conflict with Your Ex-Spouse Using These 3 Simple Parenting Tips

December 25, 2013|Separation & Divorce|

Reduce Conflict with Your Ex-Spouse Using These 3 Simple Parenting Tips Truth be told, I am not a parent and spend little time with children. Who am I to preach parenting tips? I am simply an outside person who is not emotionally involved with your situation. Though some of these tips may not be new to you, think about them and decide if you would benefit by actively practicing some of these tips, right now. Parenting Tip #1 Do you and your ex-spouse fight about how to raise your children? My first parenting tip is to think about 5 parenting[...]

Is an Alberta Divorce Recognized in the Philippines?

November 13, 2013|Separation & Divorce, Uncategorized|

Alberta Divorce  vs Philippines AnnulmentYou may get a divorce in Alberta if you were married in the Philippines provided you or your spouse have been ordinarily resident in the Province of Alberta for at least 12 months prior to filing a Statement of Claim for Divorce.  However, your divorce may not be recognized in the Philippines if one of the spouses is not a Canadian Citizen when the divorce in Alberta has been obtained.  This may not be a concern for the spouse residing in Canada if:They never intend to re-marry in the Philippines;They are not concerned whether the divorce[...]

When do you divide assets in a divorce?

September 8, 2013|Separation & Divorce|

Question: In divorce, is the property, assets and debts divided as of the date of separation, the date we started to divide everything or the current date? Answer:  Its Negotiable I believe the division of property, assets and debts as of the date of separation is 100% acceptable if what transpired after is fair.  If not fair, then maybe a division as of current dates might be more suitable.  Or if the current date is chosen and not particularly fair to party 2, then sometimes this can be simply remedied by negotiation (example: party 1 gives party 2 an extra[...]

Child Travel Authorization Form Canada

February 17, 2013|Separation & Divorce, Uncategorized|

Child Travel Authorization Form Canada Permission to Travel with Children Your children and babies need their own passports. Extra documents may be required such as birth certificate which shows who the child's legal parents are. If one parent is deceased; you may need to bring a death certificate. If you are travelling without the other parent, you may need a legal document showing you have sole custody of your child, a Court Order that grants you permission to travel with the child or a Parental Consent Letter (see Sample Travel Authorization below). Click here for SAMPLE Travel Authorization for Children[...]

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