News & insights · Edmonton, AB
Articles on the questions clients ask most, from limitation periods and bail hearings to wills, sponsorship applications, and buying a home in Alberta. Updated as the rules change.
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Family LawA plain language guide to divorce in Alberta, covering the one year separation rule, the grounds under the Divorce Act, how a divorce is filed, and how support and property get resolved.
Read article Family LawAlberta replaced custody and access language with parenting time and decision-making responsibility. This guide explains the terms, the best interests test, and how plans are built.
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Personal InjuryWhat you do in the first days after an Alberta collision shapes your claim. Learn about reporting duties, Section B accident benefits, medical evidence, and the two year limitation period.
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Criminal DefenceAlberta handles most impaired driving through the Immediate Roadside Sanctions program rather than criminal court. Learn how the penalties work and why you have only seven days to respond.
Read article Criminal DefenceA bail hearing decides whether a person stays in custody while charges proceed. Learn how judicial interim release works in Alberta, what the three grounds mean, and what a surety does.
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Wills & EstatesAlberta has specific rules about what makes a will legally valid. Learn the signing and witnessing requirements, holograph wills, and what happens if you die without one.
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Real EstateFrom offer to possession, an Alberta home purchase follows a defined legal path. Learn about conditions, title searches, real property reports, closing costs, and possession day.
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ImmigrationSpousal sponsorship is document driven and unforgiving of gaps. Learn who can sponsor, how the inland and outland streams differ, and how IRCC assesses a genuine relationship.
Read article Business LawChoosing between an Alberta and a federal corporation affects names, directors, and filings. Learn how the two compare, what incorporation involves, and what happens afterwards.
Read articleShort updates when Alberta rules change in ways that affect everyday matters. No advertising, and you can stop at any time.
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