Written by: Jonathan Song (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: November 21, 2017
I recently received some articles about how casual dating apps, like Tinder, have apparently led to a boom in unplanned pregnancies, often where the people dating are not yet in a serious relationship. So, legally speaking, what happens if a [...read full post]
Written by: Jonathan Song (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: April 7, 2017
This will be the first of a number of articles briefly covering different aspects of separation and divorce law in Alberta. They are intended to provide a general guideline to help you orient yourself. However, there is no “one-size fits [...read full post]
Written by: Jonathan Song (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: March 6, 2017
If there’s debt, make sure you have a lawyer
In an earlier post, I explained why it is important to have a lawyer for a separation agreement even if the two parties have agreed on everything. It is even [...read full post]
Written by: Jonathan Song (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: January 20, 2017
You may have heard that prenuptial agreements are a good way of reducing conflict if and when a couple separates. If you’ve been through a break-up you will remember that emotions run high and it’s not always easy to be [...read full post]
Written by: Jonathan Song (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: January 6, 2017
Not every separation is immediately conflict-ridden. A couple that is separating can sometimes discuss the issues of parenting, child support, spousal support (if any) and property division calmly and informally between themselves. They may even prepare their own written separation [...read full post]
