How Is Spousal Support Calculated in Alberta? (2025 Guide by Kolinsky Law)

Wondering how spousal support is calculated in Alberta? This 2025 guide covers key factors like income, marriage length, and recent legal updates. Courts now emphasise self-sufficiency and stricter income checks. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) help estimate payments, but each case varies. Learn when support can be modified and why hiring an Edmonton spousal support lawyer ensures a fair outcome. For exper...  more
How Is Spousal Support Calculated in Alberta? (2025 Guide by Kolinsky Law)
Learn how spousal support is calculated in Alberta (2025 updates). Factors, duration, and changes are explained. Need help? Call Kolinsky Law today!
How to Contest a Will in Alberta: Key Grounds Explained by Kolinsky Law

Learn how to contest a will in Alberta with Kolinsky Law’s expert guide. Discover valid legal grounds—mental incapacity, undue influence, fraud, or improper exclusion—and who can challenge a will under Alberta’s Wills and Succession Act. Understand the court process, time limits (often 6 months from probate), and how to protect your rights. If unfairly left out, our Edmonton Estate Litigation Lawyers help assess claims, gat...  more
How to Contest a Will in Alberta: Key Grounds Explained
Learn how to contest a will in Alberta—valid grounds, legal steps, and time limits. Protect your rights with expert guidance from Kolinsky Law....
Are Step-Parents Financially Responsible for Stepchildren After Separation in Alberta?

In Alberta, step-parents who act as parents (in loco parentis) may face child support obligations after separation. Courts assess factors like financial support, caregiving history, and emotional bonds. While biological parents bear primary responsibility, step-parents in blended families can be ordered to pay supplementary support. This blog explains Alberta’s Family Law Act, legal precedents, and preventive...  more
Are Step-Parents Financially Responsible for Stepchildren After Separation in Alberta?
Are step-parents financially responsible for stepchildren after separation in Alberta? Learn key legal obligations, rights, and how Kolinsky Law,...
Can a Prenuptial Agreement Cover Future Debts? Financial Protection Strategies Before Marriage in Alberta

Prenuptial Agreements in Alberta can safeguard couples from future debts like loans, medical bills, or business liabilities. This guide explains how prenups work under Alberta’s Family Property Act, key clauses to include, and why independent legal advice is crucial. Discover strategies to draft an enforceable agreement, how courts assess prenups, and when updates are needed. Protect your f...  more
Can a Prenuptial Agreement Cover Future Debts?
Learn how a Prenuptial Agreement in Alberta can safeguard couples from future debts like loans, medical bills, or business liabilities. Call...
Child Refusing Visitation in Alberta? Legal Steps and Parental Rights - Kolinsky Law

When a child refuses court-ordered visitation in Alberta, parents face emotional and legal challenges. Edmonton Family Lawyer David Kolinsky at Kolinsky Law outlines steps to address refusal, from mediation to court enforcement. Learn how to document concerns, modify parenting orders, and combat parental alienation while prioritising your child’s best interests. If your ex denies visitation, our experienced Chi...  more
Child Refusing Visitation in Alberta? Legal Steps and Parental Rights
Child refusing visitation in Alberta? David Kolinsky, a top Child Custody Lawyer in Edmonton, explains legal options. Protect your rights—call...
How is spousal support calculated in Alberta? – Kolinsky Law

This guide explains Alberta’s spousal support guidelines, including key factors like income, marriage duration, and child support obligations. Learn how courts determine spousal support amounts, how long payments last (Rule of 20/Rule of 65), and whether common-law (Adult Interdependent) partners qualify. Discover if you’re entitled to support, how to apply, and what happens if payments are refused. We break down the Alberta spousal s...  more
How is spousal support calculated in Alberta? – Kolinsky Law
 Spousal support is meant to recognize and account for economic advantages and disadvantages caused by the end of a marriage. Book consultation...
Living together in Alberta without a Cohabitation Agreement? Unmarried couples face serious financial risks under the Family Property Act—from shared debts to losing property you thought was yours. At Kolinsky Law, our Edmonton Cohabitation Agreement Lawyers help protect your assets with legally binding contracts. Learn how a Cohabitation Agreement in Alberta safeguards your rights, defines spousal support, and prevents costly disputes. Don’t leave your future to chance—book a consultation today...  more
The Financial Risks of Moving In Together Without a Cohabitation Agreement in Alberta
Moving in together without a Cohabitation Agreement in Alberta? Protect your rights and learn the financial risks & how Kolinsky Law can help....
Can You Challenge a Cohabitation Agreement in Court? Grounds and Process in Alberta

Cohabitation Agreements in Alberta are legally binding but can be challenged in court under specific circumstances, like duress, unfair terms, or non-disclosure. This guide explains the grounds for contesting an agreement (including lack of legal advice or changed circumstances) & the step-by-step legal process. Partnered with insights from experienced Edmonton Cohabitation Agreement Lawyers - Kolinsky Law, we c...  more
Can You Challenge a Cohabitation Agreement in Court?
Can you challenge a cohabitation agreement in Alberta? Learn valid legal grounds & process with an Edmonton Cohabitation Agreement Lawyer -...
The Immediate & Long-Term Consequences of a DUI Conviction in Alberta | Kolinsky Law

A DUI conviction in Alberta carries severe penalties, including license suspensions, hefty fines, ignition interlock requirements, and a permanent criminal record. Long-term consequences impact employment, travel, and insurance rates. Kolinsky Law’s experienced DUI lawyers in Edmonton help fight charges, reduce penalties, and protect your future. If charged, seek legal help immediately to minimise repercussions...  more
The Immediate & Long-Term Consequences of a DUI Conviction in Alberta | Kolinsky Law
Facing DUI Charges in Alberta? Avoid license suspension, fines & criminal records. Trust Kolinsky Law’s expert DUI lawyers in Edmonton. Act now!
When Should You Hire a Child Support Lawyer in Edmonton? - Kolinsky Law

Struggling with Child Support in Edmonton? Complex cases—shared custody, irregular income, or special expenses—require expert legal guidance. A Child Support Lawyer in Edmonton ensures fair, enforceable terms during divorce, modifications, or enforcement issues. At Kolinsky Law, we handle calculations, court advocacy, & Section 7 expenses while prioritising your child’s best interests, facing disputes or recalculation. Let ...  more
When Should You Hire a Child Support Lawyer in Edmonton?
Need a Child Support Lawyer in Edmonton? Learn when to hire one for complex cases, enforcement, or modifications. Get expert help from Best Child...
Cohabitation vs. Marriage: Legal Differences You Should Know in Alberta

Did you know that living together for 3 years (or less with a child) can grant you rights similar to marriage under Alberta law? Family Lawyer David Kolinsky breaks down critical distinctions in property division, spousal support, & inheritance for unmarried couples. Learn how Adult Interdependent Partner (AIP) agreements work, why cohabitation isn’t always legally safer, & how to protect your assets—whether you’re married ...  more
Cohabitation vs. Marriage: Legal Differences You Should Know in Alberta
Cohabitation vs. marriage in Alberta: Know your legal rights. Property, support & inheritance explained. Protect your future, talk to an Edmonton...
How a Criminal Lawyer Can Help Reduce Your Charges or Sentence | Kolinsky Law

If you’re charged with a crime in Edmonton, a skilled criminal defence lawyer like David Kolinsky can drastically improve your case outcome. From reducing charges through plea deals to dismissing evidence on technicalities, legal expertise matters. This blog explains how lawyers negotiate lighter sentences, avoid jail time, and protect your record. Act fast—early legal intervention maximises your defence. Contact Koli...  more
How a Criminal Lawyer Can Help Reduce Your Charges or Sentence | Kolinsky Law
Facing Criminal Charges in Edmonton? David Kolinsky, a Top Criminal Defence Lawyer in Edmonton, can reduce penalties or dismiss charges. Call us today