Practice Areas

We act for individuals, families and businesses in Calgary, Alberta in the following areas of law.

Family Law

Family transitions are difficult. We explain your rights and responsibilities, help you consider options that include negotiation and mediation, and act for you in court when that becomes necessary. Our aim is to help you reach arrangements that work for you and your family.

Before we speak, it helps to have: any existing agreements or court orders, financial information for both partners if you have it, and a timeline of key dates.

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How we can help

Separation and divorceUnderstanding the process, your options and the steps involved in ending a relationship.
Parenting arrangementsDecision-making responsibility and parenting time, with the best interests of the child at the centre.
Child and spousal supportAdvice on entitlement, calculation and changes to support over time.
Division of family propertyIdentifying, valuing and dividing property and debts after separation.
AgreementsSeparation, cohabitation, pre-marital and marital agreements in writing.
Court applications and ordersApplications, responses and enforcement or variation of existing orders.

Civil Law

Disputes cost time and money. We assess your position candidly, explore settlement and mediation where it makes sense, and represent clients in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta and the Provincial Court of Alberta when proceedings are necessary. Time limits apply to civil claims, so it helps to seek advice early.

Before we speak, it helps to have: all contracts, correspondence and invoices connected to the dispute, arranged by date.

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How we can help

Contract disputesDisagreements over what was agreed, what was delivered and what is owed.
Debt collectionDemand letters, claims and enforcement of money owed to you, or a response to a claim against you.
Negotiated settlementsResolving a dispute without a trial where a fair outcome can be reached.
Mediation and dispute resolutionStructured alternatives to court that can save time and cost.
Claims and defencesStarting or responding to a claim in Alberta courts.
Limitation periodsEarly advice on the time limits that apply to your claim.

Corporate and Commercial Law

Whether you are incorporating a new venture, reviewing a commercial contract or preparing to buy or sell a business, we help you understand your obligations and your options before you commit. We act for owner-managed businesses, start-ups and individuals entering into business relationships.

Before we speak, it helps to have: your proposed business name, a list of the owners and their intended shares, and any draft agreements.

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How we can help

Incorporation and structureSetting up Alberta or federal corporations and choosing a suitable structure.
Shareholder and partnership agreementsRecording how owners will make decisions, share profits and part ways.
Commercial contractsSupply, service and distribution agreements, drafted or reviewed before you sign.
Buying and selling a businessShare and asset transactions, from letter of intent to closing.
Commercial leasesReview and negotiation of office, retail and industrial leases.
Corporate records and complianceMinute books, annual filings and ongoing housekeeping.

Immigration Law

Immigration applications are detailed, and mistakes or missing documents can cause delay. We explain the options that may apply to your situation, help you prepare complete and accurate applications and keep you informed of what the process involves. Immigration is governed largely by federal law, and decisions are made by the government, so we cannot promise any outcome or processing time.

Before we speak, it helps to have: your passport, any current permits or status documents, previous application numbers and any letters you have received from the government.

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How we can help

Visitor visas and study permitsApplications and extensions for temporary residents and students.
Work permitsEmployer-specific and open work permits, and supporting employers with their part of the process.
Permanent residenceExpress Entry, provincial nomination and other pathways, and the documents each requires.
Family sponsorshipSponsoring a spouse, partner, child or parent, and meeting the sponsor’s obligations.
Citizenship applicationsEligibility, documents and preparation for a citizenship application.
Refusals and procedural fairnessReviewing a refusal and explaining the options that may be available.

Real Estate Law

Buying or selling property is often the largest transaction a person or business will undertake. We review the contract, examine title, prepare and register the documents and handle the transfer of funds, explaining each step through to possession.

Before we speak, it helps to have: your signed purchase contract, your mortgage commitment and any condominium documents as soon as you have them.

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How we can help

Residential purchases and salesContract review, title searches, closing and the transfer of funds.
Mortgages and refinancingRegistering new mortgages and reviewing the terms you are asked to accept.
Condominium documentsReviewing bylaws, financial statements and reserve fund information.
Title and Land Titles registrationExamining title and registering transfers, caveats and other interests.
Commercial propertyPurchases, sales and leasing of commercial and investment property.
Family transfersTransferring property between spouses, parents and children.

Wills and Estates

Planning ahead makes matters easier for the people you leave behind and protects you if you cannot make decisions for yourself. We prepare estate planning documents suited to your family and your assets, and we assist personal representatives who are administering an estate.

Before we speak, it helps to have: a list of your assets and debts, the names of the people you would like to appoint, and any existing wills or powers of attorney.

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How we can help

WillsSetting out who receives your property and who will carry out your wishes.
Enduring powers of attorneyNaming someone to manage your finances if you cannot.
Personal directivesRecording your personal and health care wishes and who may decide for you.
Probate and administrationApplications for a grant of probate or administration in Alberta.
Estate administrationGuiding personal representatives through paying debts and distributing the estate.
Guardianship and trusteeshipApplications for adults who need help making decisions.

Not sure which area applies?

Describe your situation briefly and we will let you know whether we can help or point you toward another source of assistance.

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