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Court of Appeal of Alberta upholds lower court's decision regarding imputing income to a stay at home dad, in this case argued by Heather Fraese.
Gillianne joins our Calgary office as an articling student. She is working towards qualification as a family lawyer in 2022.
This article introduces the concept of independent legal advice and how it applies to various Family Law legal agreements in Canada.
Alana joins our Calgary office as an articling student. She is working towards qualification as a family lawyer in 2022.
Our family lawyers are continuing to serve clients during the Covid-19 pandemic. We offer consultations and legal services through video conference, and can help you navigate this crisis.
Learn how a probate & estate lawyer can help you administer your loved one's estate and ensure property is distributed quickly.
To help you navigate a changing legal system, we've created this guide to queer family law, with a practical orientation.
Wondering whether you are entitled to spousal support, or under an obligation to pay support? Our spousal support lawyers explain the relevant law.
Interested in resolving your family law disputes at less cost, and with less conflict? We've expanded our family law mediation practice. Learn how we can help you move forward without going to court.
Job hunting can be a challenge in the teeth of a recession. Here's a few tips to make your search successful.
An experienced common law separation lawyer can help you protect your legal rights and resolve conflicts. Find out why there's no such thing as a "common law" marriage in B.C. and what rights unma ...
Seeking an uncontested divorce? Move forward with confidence and no regrets, based on the advice of Calgary's leading uncontested divorce lawyers.
Looking for some family-friendly adventure? Here's a list of 8 great outings in Calgary.
Everybody's gotta eat. Here's our list of some of Calgary's most beloved establishments.
A child custody lawyer can help you protect your children and your rights. Learn about the law relating to parenting, decision making and access.
The division of family property can be tremendously important issue as you start your new life. A matrimonial property lawyer can walk you through the steps.
Need to get out of the city? We've got plans for you!
Spousal support (sometimes referred to as alimony) is intended to compensate the recipient. This article explains why that is, how support is calculated and when it is payable.
Child support is the right of the child. But it can get complicated. Learn how to bring or respond to a child support claim with the help of an experienced child support lawyer.
Creating a formalized parenting plan brings benefits to everyone involved
Recent changes to practice note 10 should provide better privacy for family law disputes.
Discovering hidden assets is possible, and in some cases these investigations are essential to achieving a fair settlement.
Need to speak with a family lawyer in the Calgary area? We now offer free phone consultations. Find out what's involved.
Getting divorced with minor children? Find out what child support must be paid in your situation.
Western Canada's leading family law firm gets a new name. Say hello to Davidson Fraese Family Lawyers.
Who should pay for school or sports? Find out how to divide the cost of school expenses and other educational and extracurricular costs.
In a divorce, matrimonial property is normally split equally - with some exceptions. Find out when property can be excluded from this division of assets.
We welcome Marc Massie, who joins the Calgary office of McGurk Fraese as a family law associate.
We welcome Marc Massie, who joins the Calgary office of McGurk Fraese as a family law associate.
Children can choose which parent to live with, but the Court will weigh that decision based on the child's age and maturity.
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Alberta's Judge Shortage Continues as Family Lawyers Wait for Federal Government to Act
Planning a post-divorce move? This article addresses the practical and legal issues involved in relocating with children after a divorce.
Our take on Alberta's crisis-level shortage of judges.
Our take on Alberta's crisis-level shortage of judges.
McGurk Fraese Family Lawyers is pleased to announce that Mathew Wirove will be joining the Calgary office as associate family lawyer starting Monday, September 26, 2016.
Mathew is a graduate of ...
Mathew Wirove will join the team as an associate family lawyer on September 26, 2016.
Is mediation right for you? Find out in our introduction to the family law mediation process.
Is it about experience? Style? Learn how to identify the best divorce lawyer for you.
A successful arbitration result requires careful preparation. Here's how you can get ready for your arbitration hearing.
Child support is a fact of life for many divorced parents. Learn about the legal principles governing child support in Canada.
Here's the scoop on arbitration - what it is, how it works, and why you could be better off choosing arbitration rather than courtroom litigation for your divorce.
Mediation is different than courtroom litigation in more ways than one - so here's a quick overview of who should be there and what they should do.
Many couples never enter a pre-nuptial agreement because they don't know how to raise the issue without killing the mood. Here's some helpful tips to start the conversation.
Learn how to limit the negative effects of a divorce on your children in this practical introduction to the legal principles applicable to parenting after separation.
This article introduces the legal principles governing the division of matrimonial property and common law property in Canada.