Month: December 2025

  • The True Cost of a DUI in Alberta

    ByShannon Gunn Emery Hours

    A DUI in Alberta has major financial, legal, and personal consequences. You may face vehicle impoundment, loss of income, fines, legal fees, increased insurance rates, and long-term impacts on your family and future. Understanding these costs can help you make informed decisions and protect your rights. Being charged with impaired driving in Alberta is more than just an inconvenience; it can affect nearly every part of your life. You may be facing immediate penalties, financial strain, and lasting consequences that will follow you for years. If you are dealing with a Notice of Administrative Penalty or a DUI charge, you should understand what lies ahead and how these costs can add up quickly. 1. Immediate Consequences: Vehicle Impoundment Once you receive a Notice of Administrative…

  • Who Gets the Pet After a Divorce?

    ByShannon Gunn Emery Hours

    When you are separating or divorcing in Alberta, who keeps a pet can be as emotionally difficult as other key divorce decisions. You should look at legal ownership, the pet’s daily needs, who has been the primary caregiver, and who can offer the best living environment going forward. With clear communication, you and your former partner can create a plan for your pet’s well-being. For many families, pets are more than animals; they are beloved companions and important parts of daily life. Deciding who keeps a pet during a divorce or separation can feel just as emotional and stressful as other major family decisions. Even though Alberta law treats pets as property, the courts recognize that these decisions carry real emotional weight. Understanding your options…

  • Divorce: 4 Tips for a Smoother Holiday Season

    ByShannon Gunn Emery Hours

    When you are going through a separation or divorce, the holidays can feel overwhelming. You can make the season easier by keeping familiar traditions for your children, staying focused on their emotional well-being, taking care of yourself, and giving yourself permission not to solve every problem before the new year. The holiday season is supposed to be warm, joyful, and full of connection. But when you are going through a separation or divorce, this time of year can feel complicated and emotionally hard. Balancing new schedules, financial changes, and difficult conversations while trying to create a positive experience for your children can be a challenge. There are steps you can take to support yourself and your family through the holidays, especially under Alberta’s family law…

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