Axon Law
#203, 10209 97 St NW T5J 0L6 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Update: We have some of the best real estate transaction prices in Edmonton. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing we offer competitive flat rates for our services to ensure transparency and predictability. You can trust our team of lawyers to facilitate the sale or purchase of your property with ease and confidence. To make things even easier we are available outside of normal business hours to make your transaction nearly effortless. ... https://axonlaw.ca/residential-real-estate-edmonton

A new Family Property Act?? We explain. Big changes are on the horizon and coming to family law. They will have the biggest effect on the lives of unmarried, cohabitating couples beginning in January, 2020. Currently in Alberta, unmarried couples do not have legislated property rights upon a separation. The current Matrimonial Property Act, which governs property division for married couples does not apply to unmarried couples. Unmarried, or common-law couples currently ...have to rely on the legal principle of unjust enrichment contained in case law to claim a right to their spouse’s property. Under this scheme, common law claims were typically fact-dependent and yielded uncertain and wide-ranging results. Family Property Rights And How They Work Under the new Family Property Act which comes into effect January 1, 2020, unmarried couples will have the same property rights as married couples. A couple will qualify under the new FPA if they are considered adult interdependent partners. This term already exists in Alberta under the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act the definition for adult interdependent partner under the AIRA is a person who has lived with another person in a relationship of interdependence for at least 3 years or potentially less than 3 years if there is a child, OR if the couple has signed an adult interdependent partner agreement. The same definition will be used under the new FPA. A Replacement for the Matrimonial Property Act The new FPA replaces the current Matrimonial Property Act. Property division for married couples does not change under the new FPA. The court has the jurisdiction to order property to be divided in a just and equitable way after considering each party’s exemption claims and the factors allowed under the old MPA. In general, this means a presumption of equal division of property after accounting for exemptions unless the court finds it would be unfair to do so. Starting in January, the property division rules that have applied to married couples will now apply to include adult interdependent partners. What is Expected The new Family Property Act is a significant development in family law and for the rights of adult interdependent partners going forward. If two people are living together in a romantic relationship, friends or even that of two blood relatives, so long as they are in a relationship of interdependence according to the definition in the ARIA, they will have new legislation apply to them that treats their property from that period of time the same as though they are married.

Moving in with someone new? Have you thought about a Cohabitation Agreement? A Cohabitation Agreement is used by couples who are not legally married, but want to live together in a shared residence. It addresses property, debts, and other details in order to protect each individual's interests in the event the relationship comes to an end. Call or message us for more information.

Wearing Masks in Courthouses To enhance safe access to Alberta courthouses, effective July 6, 2020, all persons entering a courthouse in Alberta shall be required to wear a face mask while in any public area of the courthouse subject to exceptions detailed in the Notice to the Profession and the Public from the Courts.

We do REAL ESTATE! Services Provided 1. Sale of property; 2. Purchase of property;... 3. Refinance. We offer competitive flat rates for our services to ensure transparency and predictability. Please note that our listed rates are exclusive of disbursements and GST.

Update: We have some of the best real estate transaction prices in Edmonton. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing we offer competitive flat rates for our services to ensure transparency and predictability. You can trust our team of lawyers to facilitate the sale or purchase of your property with ease and confidence. To make things even easier we are available outside of normal business hours to make your transaction nearly effortless. ... https://axonlaw.ca/residential-real-estate-edmonton

Every day, laws touch your life... when you shop, ride the bus, go to school, to work, drive. Be informed to avoid being surprised. Don't hesitate to contact our offices if you have concerns or issues, as we know that taking proactive steps to protect yourself will almost always end up saving your money and headaches in the long run. We offer both free and reduced cost consultations depending on the area of law. ... We have included a great resource from the Canadian Bar Association below. https://cba.org//CBA/Inhouse/AvoidSurprisesHealthCheck.pdf

OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT RE: COVID-19 PANDEMIC March 16, 2020 Appointments / Attending our Office... In response to the Covid-19 pandemic: if you display any cold/flu symptoms, then please do not attend at our office to minimize the risk of community transmissions. You will be turned back if you attend our office with any cold/flu symptoms. You are welcome to call our office at 780-752-2966 or email your lawyer to reschedule an appointment. We can accommodate phone or online video appointments. Clients Who Have Court Appearances The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta (Edmonton) has suspended sittings for most matters effective March 15, 2020 and limited hearings to those that are considered urgent. For the full text of the announcement, visit: https://albertacourts.ca///covid-19-suspension-of-sittings The Provincial Court of Alberta is anticipated to implement similar measures in the coming days. We will post a notice once available. Our lawyers will reach out to you if you have upcoming court matters that may be affected by this suspension. We wish you and your families strong health in these times. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Axon Law

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