The Family Law Act (Alberta) Will Change in 2020 and Children of Separated Unmarried Parents Will Have New Child Support Entitlements In 2020 the Family Law Act will be changed to allow children 18 and older to qualify for child support if they are unable to live independently of their parents by reason of illness or disability. How are children … Read More
THE MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY ACT WILL CHANGE IN 2020 AND COMMON LAW PARTNERS IN ALBERTA WILL HAVE PROPERTY RIGHTS
What do the changes mean? Individuals living with common law partners will have the same property rights as married people at the end of 2019. The new rules come into effect January 1, 2020 and will apply to relationships that separate after December 31, 2019. This means that even if property is in “your name” it is shareable. Even if … Read More