There are three statutes that govern divorce in Alberta: the Federal Divorce Act, the Alberta Family Law Act, and the Alberta Matrimonial Property Act. A federal law made by the Parliament of Canada, the Divorce Act is administered equally across all provinces and territories. This Act covers divorce, spousal support, and child custody and support, and it also sets forth the Federal Child Support Guidelines for all provinces. The Divorce Act stipulates the sole ground for divorce as marital breakdown, and provides for three basic ways for proving it.
Grounds For Divorce
Ontario Ground Rules
There are two statutes that govern divorce in Ontario: the Federal Divorce Act, and Ontario’s Family Law Act. The Divorce Act stipulates the sole ground for divorce as marital breakdown, and provides for three basic ways for proving it.
I Think I’m a Victim of Domestic Violence
I fear that I’m a victim of domestic violence. What exactly constitutes domestic violence?
My spouse left me more than ten years ago, and I have no idea where he is now…
“My spouse left me more than ten years ago, and I have no idea where he is now. How can I get a divorce from him?” You have to serve him or prove that you tried to do so. Often, when you cannot locate a former spouse, you can do what is termed “service by […]
New York No-Fault Divorce Laws Flawed: Critics
Read how a lesser-known statue in the larger no-fault legislation package orders judges to follow a strict formula when awarding temporary alimony during divorce is sometimes causing well-off spouses to overpay, creating a lot of frustration in the divorce process.
Podcast: Bari Weinberger on the 5 Critical Risks of Divorce – Part 1
Bari Weinberger, a New Jersey Family Lawyer, describes the different options you have in New Jersey for your divorce: mediation, litigation and arbitration.
Bloody Divorce Papers Led to Murder Suspect
Read how a man who could not bear the thought of living without his wife who was divorcing him, murdered her as she was leaving work, leaving behind bloody divorce documents.
West Virginia Ground Rules
A divorce may be granted in West Virginia divorce law for any of the following grounds:
Wisconsin Ground Rules
A divorce may be granted in Wisconsin for the “no-fault” ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
Rhode Island Ground Rules
A divorce may be granted in Rhode Island divorce law for any of the following “no-fault” or “fault” grounds.
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