From the desk of Louise P. Campbell Q.C.: Immediately upon separation, talk with your lawyer and get some secure financial situation in place. Hopefully by agreement you will be able to continue to use the joint account to ensure that there is enough money to cover household expenses. If you cannot come to an agreement, a court application…
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From the desk of Louise P. Campbell Q.C.: This questions has multiple answers. Emotionally this is a really difficult thing to do. There are some things you cannot protect them from. But, again counselling is a really good idea. If you are in an abusive situation, there is special counselling and shelters available for children who have been…
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From the desk of Louise P. Campbell Q.C.: The response to this question is similar to the response above. Actions speak louder than words, so you set an example to your kids, to other people around you, essentially you are saying, “This is how I choose to respond” and you won’t get drawn into all…
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From the desk of Louise P. Campbell Q.C.: When you are in a position where you have to have direct contact with the other person, I suggest that you get the book “Rebuilding”, by Fisher. It tells you not to get drawn into the mud slinging. Stick to the topic. One author calls it “BIFF”. Give brief,…
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From the desk of Louise P. Campbell Q.C.: Get counselling from a psychologist, a social worker or a counsellor. Your lawyer is not your counsellor and my recommendation is to have a look at the book called “Rebuilding” by Fisher, which lays out the stages that you will go through, not necessarily in any order, but they include…
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From the desk of Louise P. Campbell Q.C.: No. It only takes one person to say the marriage is over, and to leave. It is possible to be separated within the same house, but that can become difficult, emotionally, and practically, especially if one person says we are separated, and the other person says not,…
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From the desk of Louise P. Campbell Q.C.: You can file the initial document to get a Divorce action started, (called in Alberta, the Statement of Claim) immediately upon separation, so long as one of the two parties has lived in Alberta for a year or more. The final Divorce Judgement can be applied for…
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