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Family Law Legal Services

DIVORCE AND SEPARATION

We have family lawyers who can carefully and comprehensively assess your circumstances to assist you in identifying what your potential options are so that you can make the best choices for you and your family.

COMMON LAW RELATIONSHIPS

Many people believe that “living together” grants them the same rights as if they were married. This is not always the case. We will explain the legal aspects of common law relationships and help you better understand your rights.

PROPERTY DIVISION

Property division can be complex, especially when businesses or farms are involved. We have family law lawyers who can explain the complexities of property division to you in simple, easy to understand terms.

SPOUSAL SUPPORT

Spousal support (or adult interdependent partner support) are payments made by one spouse or adult interdependent partner to the other either on a lump sum or periodic basis. There are three grounds for spousal or adult interdependent partner support: compensatory, non-compensatory, and contractual.

CHILD CUSTODY & ACCESS

When considering an application in relation to parenting, the only thing the court is allowed to consider is the best interests of the child. Our goal is to help you and your spouse resolve your differences and minimize the impact on your children.

CHILD SUPPORT

Child support is the right of the child. The child support provisions of the Divorce Act and Family Law Act apply to children under the age of 18, and in some cases those who are older. Our lawyers can help you determine the amount of child support your children should be receiving.

FAMILY AGREEMENTS

Family agreements include, but are not limited to, cohabitation, pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and separation agreements. The law in Alberta gives the parties’ discretion to resolve most family law issues by agreement. Our lawyers can give you advice on your agreement, draft your agreement for you, or provide you independent legal advice for your agreement.

NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION

Litigation is expensive and when you litigate you are leaving the decision to a judge who knows nothing about your family. Whenever possible it is preferable to negotiate with the other part, or if that fails, to attend mediation. Our lawyers can negotiate on your behalf or attend mediation with you so that your interests are protected.

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Family violence is a serious issue impacting many families. The law is increasingly recognizing the importance of considering family violence when it is relevant to the parenting of the children. Our lawyers can represent you in relation to Emergency Protection Order (EPO), Restraining Order, or exclusive possession of the home matters before the court.

About Us

We are a family law firm located in Edmonton and serving Edmonton and the northern regions of Alberta. We are dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients based on what is required in their case, whether that be negotiation, or litigation.

Often in the course of court proceedings, people are left making enormous life-changing decisions when they feel least equipped to do so. Faced with a perplexing legal system, clients often feel that everyone is in control of their lives but them. We strive to explain legal issues and processes in simple, easy to understand terms, so that our clients are able to feel a sense of control over their lives again.

Helm Family Law LLP is a law firm comprised of six lawyers and four legal assistants. We have expertise in all areas of family law. We work collaboratively when required to benefit from the expertise and life experience of everyone at our firm. Click here to schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers.