The Calgary
Legal Team
FAMILY LAW FIRM Calgary, ALBERTA
We are the family law firm Calgary, Alberta committed to helping families move through the stressful and life-changing turning points in family law.
Our goal is always to seek the best outcome as quickly and effectively as possible to achieve a satisfactory resolution for you and your family. We want you to have a solid foundation to transition into the next phase of your life. When you choose to hire us to handle your divorce or separation, you are entrusting us with the future wellbeing of your family, and the impact of your choice may be felt for years to come. Our family law firm Calgary, Alberta does not take this lightly and we are dedicated to being good stewards of your trust.
Our family lawyers Calgary, Alberta has experience with all aspects of family law including the separation agreement requirements, negotiating parenting arrangements, child support amounts, spousal support, creating a settlement of high value assets, and navigating the family court system. Other aspects of family law which our family lawyers Calgary, Alberta handle include developing prenuptial and co-habitation agreements. In addition, we can assist with applications for changes in child support and spousal support if life circumstances change.
No two separations or divorces are the same. Our Calgary family
lawyers are here to understand the details of your situation and to handle your case with full attention to minimizing conflict and having the best interests of you and your family members front and centre.The family court system in Alberta can be daunting to understand, and our family lawyers in Calgary know how to navigate your case through the legal process and to avoid unnecessary delays.
Divorce Property Division
Our Calgary family law firm believes you have to work together to become separate.
Often the most contentious parts of a divorce settlement does not involve the children, it’s the division of property. Separating finances, property and physical possessions can be heart-wrenching because there are memories attached, and because you have worked together for what you are about to divide.
Our divorce lawyers in Calgary, Alberta help you navigate property division while minimizing hostility. We have experience to assist you with arriving at a fair and practical solution to dividing your assets, including the matrimonial home, bank accounts, RRSPs, businesses, vacation properties and investments.
At the Calgary family law firm, our goal is to understand the division of property in the broader context of the divorce settlement and negotiate a resolution which protects your rights to a fair division of assets and minimizes conflict in the process. Our experienced family lawyers in Calgary, Alberta employ creative solutions to help you retain the assets you value most. Regardless of the exact nature of your relationship, we are here to help.
Tax Implications of Divorce or Separation
Our family law firm Calgary, Alberta is here to help give you peace of mind.
In our Law practice, our Calgary divorce lawyers understand the tax questions and concerns which arise for our clients when they are going through a separation or a divorce. Navigating the family court system and the emotional upheavals are already a heavy burden, and adding the tax implications to that is too much at an already very stressful time! That’s where we come into the picture and can help our clients understand how the separation or divorce will impact their taxes.
With an understanding of how tax laws apply in the case of a separation or divorce, the Calgary divorce lawyers can advise you on how to take advantage of several tax saving opportunities which will help you save money through this period of transition.
Spousal Support Payments
Spousal Support payments may impact the tax returns of both parties, the party providing the support payments, and the one receiving those payments. These support payments need to be registered with the CRA. Spousal Support payments are generally fully taxable in the hands of the recipient, and are tax deductible to the person providing support. It should be noted that spousal support payments need to meet specific criteria to be deductible.