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Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit is electric! From bold startups to thriving small businesses, this city is alive with innovation and...

If you are a resident or business owner in Calgary, knowing the basics of litigation is important should you ever face legal challenges....

Real estate transactions often represent significant financial commitment, often one of the largest in one’s lifetime. For that reason,...

Parenting is never easy, but when it comes to parenting during and after divorce in Calgary, there are various resources and programs...

Canadian divorce rates may have been declining for the past 30 years, but divorce is still a reality for thousands of Canadians. If you...

If you're getting divorced, leaving an independent partnership relationship or you've run into a child custody problem in Calgary, you'll...

As of September 2023, there is a lack of supply in the Calgary housing market that is pushing home prices higher. As a result, some...

In 2020, the divorce rate in Canada was the lowest in a generation. Not since 1973 have divorces been as rare. The declining divorce rate...

Are you worried about what will happen to your estate or your children after your death? Many people put off writing . . .

If you are an executor of an estate and are trying to work through probate, you know how difficult the process can be. Unless there are...

The realities of aging often mean that family members are faced with assigning adult guardianship as a means of protecting an elderly...

When a loved one passes away with a will that names an executor, you need to apply to the court to probate the will. If there is no will,...

The Canadian Real Estate Association reports that 667,000 existing homes were sold in 2021. This means that all across Canada prospective...

While divorce rates are on the decline in Canada, many of us will still face the difficulties of ending a relationship. Getting divorced...

They say you can't pick your family, and nowhere is this more evident than in the field of estate law. Unfortunately, we all have at...

Do you wonder what will happen to your estate after you're gone? Is dealing with estate-related conflicts affecting your well-being?...

The divorce rate in Canada is going down, falling to six divorces for every 1,000 married persons in 2016. Yet it remains one of the most...

As your parents get older, it's important for them to have a plan in place for end of life planning or in case anything should ever...

If you are thinking of filing for divorce, you likely don't know where to begin. The end of your marriage may be emotional and...

Are you thinking of selling your Calgary property soon? Getting a home ready to sell is a lot of work. One thing you shouldn't neglect: a...