Do you believe that Mason and Laurie have the right to visit their 6 year old grandson? You Be The Judge!

If you are in need of a lawyer in Sherwood Park, Alberta or Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, give the lawyers at Ahlstrom Wright a call!

Do you believe David is allowed to “walk away” from his step-child? Should David pay Rachel child support? You Be The Judge!

What you need to know about spousal support and adult interdependent support. Still have questions? Contact Ahlstrom Wright’s offices in Sherwood Park, Alberta or Yellowknife, Northwest Territories to schedule an appointment out this and other areas of family law.

Family Legal Agreements in Alberta and Northwest Territories can fall under three general categories: Separation Agreements, Marriage Contracts (also known as a Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreement), and Cohabitation Agreements. Below is a brief summary of each category of family legal agreements. To better determine what type of agreement better suits your needs please call Alhstrom…

Adoption can be a wonderful way to form or expand your family. Adoption can also be a complex legal process that must be dealt with properly. Ahlstrom Wright’s family lawyers in Sherwood Park, Alberta and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories have the experience to help you navigate through every step. Overview the of Adoption Process in Alberta…

What Is Child Support? After the separation of the parents, child support payments are the payments made by one parent to the other to help cover the costs of caring for the child[ren]. Typically, the parent who lives with the child[ren], or spends more time with the child[ren] (the custodial parent) will be entitled to…

“Did you have fun with your Dad?,” Liz tried to stay positive about her ex-husband. Suzie rocked back and forth while clinging to her teddy bear. Tommy ran and hid behind the couch. Liz tensed. “Children? What’s the matter?” The kids were silent. Liz ran to phone her best friend. “Sherry, the kids are always so…

Divorce can be a messy endeavor, and there are many extremely difficult questions that require answers before all the dust is settled. If there are children involved, it can become contentious and complicated. Sometimes parents cannot agree on custody and access issues, and turn to the Court for the answers. If the Courts are engaged,…

“A toast to the bride and groom!” The wedding guests held up their glasses under the moonlight in Budapest. Igor looked deeply into Mary’s eyes. “I will give you a wonderful life…the life of a dentist’s wife in Canada, the land of opportunity.” An hour later, Igor was smoking a cigar outside with his friend,…

“Thelma, can you get the Jefferson file?” Marty asked his wife. “Sure, honey.” Marty studied Thelma carefully. “You’ve certainly got a bounce in your step these days. What are you up to?” Thelma laughed. “What a vivid imagination. Anyway, we’re separated, remember? Let’s just stick to being business partners.” “Hmmmfff.” “Lighten up,” Thelma said. “Earnest…