Two-part series: Choose your own ending

A two-part look at separation, divorce and the legal stories we leave behind

Divorce and separation are tricky emotional and legal landscapes. Within estate law and real estate law, there are challenges that arise on our files. A recurring problem? When the divorce order after separation hasn't been obtained.

This situation may be far more common than you might think, and it can complicate everything from a new estate plan to the sale of your new home. Unfortunately, there's not a magic wand that we're aware of, but cooperation, civility and endurance are helpful ingredients to finalizing divorces.

Here are two helpful reads to explain why taking proactive measures matter.

Our two-part series on separation, divorce and estate law in Alberta can be found here:

1. Part 1 Estate planning between chapters

2. Part 2 The unfinished ending

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