HOW DOES MARRIAGE OR DIVORCE AFFECT YOUR WILL IN ALBERTA?
While there were over 14 million married Canadians in 2021, nearly 140,000 were separated. A common concern for those getting married or...
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- Sep 16, 2022
- 2 min
5 REASONS YOU NEED A COHABITATION AGREEMENT
According to Canadian census data, the number of cohabitating couples has exponentially grown over the past few decades. Over 21% of...
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- Apr 5, 2022
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5 REASONS YOU NEED TO HIRE AN ESTATE LAWYER
It's been reported that only a little over half of Canadians have wills, with most of them being citizens aged 65 years or older. While...
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- Feb 2, 2022
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WHAT IS SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND WHO IS ENTITLED?
Are you going through a divorce? Life can feel stressful and chaotic during a divorce, especially when you factor in the wide-ranging...
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- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
UNCONTESTED VS CONTESTED DIVORCES IN ALBERTA
You've done the necessary soul searching, made the financial preparations, talked to your partner, and you've decided that it's time for...
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- Jul 12, 2021
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HOW DOES THE FAMILY PROPERTY ACT APPLY TO ADULT INTERDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIPS IN ALBERTA?
The legality of the Family Property Act can be difficult to understand. Dukeshire Law Office is here to help you understand how the...
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- Apr 26, 2021
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REASONS TO HIRE AN EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAWYER
Going through a divorce is a difficult experience, both practically and emotionally. You don't want to further exacerbate your stress by...
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- Mar 12, 2021
- 3 min
GUIDE TO CHILD CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS IN ALBERTA
*We are expecting some changes to the wording of the term custody effective March 1, 2021 due to changes in the divorce act. Please...
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- Sep 17, 2020
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HOW IS PROPERTY DIVIDED IN A DIVORCE IN ALBERTA?
Divorce is one of the top five stressful life events that a person can experience. If you are currently going through a divorce, you know...
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- Jun 3, 2020
- 4 min
WHAT LEGAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE DURING COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many aspects of life to be put on hold and caused unprecedented levels of stress and uncertainty....
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- Feb 6, 2020
- 4 min
TOP QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR ESTATE PLANNING LAWYER
The Northwest Calgary wills and estates lawyers at Dukeshire Law Office have been providing estate planning services to clients since...
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- Nov 18, 2019
- 4 min
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A FAMILY LAWYER WHEN STARTING DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
The process of going through separation and divorce is emotionally and financially difficult. When a marriage breaks down, there are a...
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- Jul 11, 2019
- 2 min
4 REASONS YOU SHOULD HIRE A REAL ESTATE LAWYER
No matter how simple a real estate transaction might appear, in most cases it’s necessary to hire a real estate lawyer. Here are four...
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- May 16, 2019
- 2 min
WHEN DO YOU NEED A NOTARY PUBLIC?
Notaries public, often simply called notaries, perform a range of legal duties. Here are some cases where you might need their services....
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- Feb 6, 2019
- 4 min
THE BENEFITS OF FAMILY LAW REPRESENTATION
Above all other areas of law, matters related to family law can be some of the most challenging for families. Consulting with a Calgary...
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- Jan 14, 2019
- 4 min
ROLE OF A PROBATE LAWYER IN DEALING WITH ESTATES
After a loved one passes, many questions can remain. A Calgary probate lawyer can assist you in all matters relating to probate, wills...
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