Document Preparation

By Linda Roberts, Mediator · · 1 min read

    Your Contact Information

    First Name

    Last Name

    Phone

    Email

    Marriage Details

    Residence

    I or my spouse have lived in Alberta for the last year

    YesNo

    We have (or will have) lived separate and apart for 1 year at time of divorce proceeding.

    YesNo

    Your Information (you are the ‘plaintiff)

    Children's Information

    Are there any children under the age of majority from the marriage or from another relationship?

    YesNo

    Children

    list all biological and step children

    Are all of the children 18 or over and financially independent and have been able to withdraw from their parent's charge, go to the spousal support section.

    Major decisions are made by
    Major decisions include Educational, Medical and Religious decisions.

    Describe access and parenting arrangements
    Example 1:The children will spend alternating weeks with each parent. example 2: The Plaintiff has access every second weekend from Friday through Sunday

    Your income to be used for child support
    For most people this is the number from line 150 of your most recent tax return. However, consult the Federal Child Support Guidelines. Gross annual income also includes EI, social assistance, disability benefits, among others.

    Their income to be used for child support
    For most people this is the number from line 150 of their most recent tax return. However, consult the Federal Child Support Guidelines. Gross annual income also includes EI, social assistance, disability benefits, among others.

    Child Support will be paid by
    Pursuant to the Divorce Act, the court must be satisfied that reasonable arrangements have been arranged for financial support of the children. For us to prepare your documents, child support must be paid according to the guidelines.

    Child support commenced on

    Child support amount paid each month
    If you have a shared parenting arrangement, indicate the net amount of money being paid.

    Child support arrears details
    Describe if there are child support arrears and how they will be addressed.

    Day care costs
    Enter the amount paid after subsidies.

    The children will be on whose medical plan
    Pursuant to the Divorce Act, the court must be satisfied that reasonable arrangements have been arranged for financial support of the children. For us to prepare your documents, child support must be paid according to the guidelines.

    Spousal Support

    Describe any spousal support agreements
    Describe your arrangements as best you can. Some examples: (1) I am not claiming spousal support. (2) My spouse is not claiming spousal support (3) I will pay $x to my spouse on the 1st of each month commencing on for N number of payments, etc.

    Miscellaneous

    Supply original marriage certificate

    This must be a government issued marriage certificate.

    Supply Parenting After Separation (PAS) certificates from each Party

    If you have children, you must complete the government mandated Parenting After Separation course prior to filing for divorce. We can start your file without this, but not submit it without these certificates.

    Attach a clear photo of your spouse

    Form Completion

    Are you intending on seeking independent legal advice before signing any documents?

    YesNo