Spousal and partner support can significantly affect wealth preservation, business interests, executive compensation, and long-term financial planning. In high-asset relationships, support is rarely straightforward. It requires careful legal analysis, financial insight, and a measured strategy.
Spousal and partner support, sometimes referred to as alimony, is an important consideration during divorce or separation, and it is rarely straightforward. Each case is unique, with factors such as age, earning capacity, length of the marriage, budgets, education, work experience, and the roles of each party during the relationship influencing entitlement, the amount of support, and its duration.
We provide guidance and support to help you navigate spousal and partner support matters, understand your rights and obligations, and work toward fair and practical solutions tailored to your circumstances. ​​
We Handle:
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Interim and long-term support
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Common-law partner claims
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High-income and complex income cases
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Variations of existing support orders
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Negotiated settlements and litigation
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Spousal support entitlement analysis and quantum determination
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Lump sum versus periodic payment structuring
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Retroactive support claims
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Enforcement of support obligations
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Support calculations for self-employment income
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Drafting and reviewing support agreements
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Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
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Court applications and advocacy for disputed support matters
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Modifications due to changes in income, employment, or parenting arrangements
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We work to secure financially sound outcomes aligned with Alberta law and your long-term interests.