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Guiding Parents Through Custody and Parenting Decisions Legal Disputes

Child custody and parenting arrangements can be challenging and emotionally complex. Our Calgary lawyers help parents navigate these issues, providing professional guidance to protect your child’s well-being, clarify parental responsibilities, and resolve disputes effectively under Alberta law.

How Our Child Custody Lawyers Can Support You

Our team of custody lawyers represents parents seeking custody or decision-making arrangements and parents responding to claims from the other parent.

Helping Parents Seeking Custody (Decision-Making) and Parenting Time

Assisting Parents Responding to Claims Made by the Other Parent

Varying or Enforcing Separation Agreements

Resolving Custody/Parenting Issues Within Divorce Proceedings

Protecting the Child’s Emotional and Psychological Safety

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Child Custody in Alberta: What You Need to Know As A Parent

Custody decisions in Alberta are governed by Alberta’s Family Law Act and, in cases involving divorce, the Federal Divorce Act. These laws guide how courts decide parenting time and decision-making responsibilities.

Best Interests of the Child Principle

Courts always prioritize the best interests of the child. This includes assessing the child’s physical and emotional needs, stability, safety, schooling, and in some cases, the child’s preferences. Concerns like exposure to domestic violence or alienating the child from the other parent are also considered when making decisions.

Joint Custody

Both parents share decision-making responsibilities.

Sole Custody

One parent has the majority of decision-making authority.

Varying of Custody Agreements

When circumstances change, existing separation agreements, parenting orders, or court orders may need to be updated. Whether due to relocation, safety concerns, or conflicts with other family members, our experienced lawyers can help you pursue modifications through family court or the Alberta Court of King’s Bench.
 
 
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What Are the Different Types of Custody?

Custody can include joint custody, shared custody, or full custody, each affecting parenting time and decision-making authority.

Courts use the best interests standard, focusing on a child’s stability, emotional safety, child’s physical needs, and sometimes the child’s preferences.

Yes. Changes in circumstances may require updates to parenting arrangements, court orders, or separation agreements.

Yes. In certain cases, other family members can apply for visitation through the family court.

It requires careful parenting arrangements to maintain meaningful contact with both parents, often with customized schedules.

You may need to seek enforcement through the court system or resolve the matter through a dispute-resolution process.