At Kress Law, we recognize that family matters are deeply personal, and the stakes are high.
Whether you are navigating a separation, or divorce, or need guidance on parenting arrangements, spousal or child support, property division, or agreements, we are here to support you through every step.
Our team is accepting new clients across all areas of family law in Alberta, and we offer in-person or virtual consultations for clients in the Lakeland area and beyond. We are committed to helping you understand your rights and responsibilities, providing clarity on the legal process, and guiding you toward the best possible outcome for your family.
We approach each case with empathy, transparency, and a realistic outlook. During your consultation, we will take the time to listen to your concerns and help you identify the legal issues at hand. From there, we’ll develop a tailored strategy to address your needs and provide the legal support that best serves your interests.
We understand how challenging and costly it can be to navigate the court system. That’s why we explore every avenue, including out-of-court solutions, that may be more beneficial for you and your family.
Parenting and Child Support
When it comes to parenting arrangements, your children should come first. Our team works closely with you to create solutions that are in the best interests of your children. Whether you are planning before a separation or need to revisit an existing arrangement, we can help. Many parents are able to reach an agreement outside of court, and we can help you formalize an arrangement that reflects your unique situation and the needs of your children. If litigation is needed, we can represent you in court.
Child support can be complicated. The Federal Child Support Guidelines are mandatory, but their application is not always clear-cut. Kress Law can help you determine and obtain the appropriate amount of child support for your children.
Separation and Divorce
Divorce is often an emotional and stressful process, filled with uncertainty. At Kress Law, we are here to support you through every stage—whether it’s an uncontested divorce through a simple “desk divorce” or a contested matter requiring litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
In addition to parenting and child support matters, a separation or divorce will require settlement of family property and spousal support matters.
We have experience with all aspects of financial disclosure and property division, from small-scale matters to large estates with complex corporate assets. Our family law team works closely with our real estate and corporate and commercial lawyers to ensure all aspects of your case are handled efficiently and professionally.
We help you navigate life-changing decisions related to parenting, spousal support, child support, property division, and more. No matter your situation, we’re here to provide expert guidance and advocacy.
Guardianship and Adoption
We understand the complexities of guardianship and adoption processes. Whether you’re an adoptive or birth parent or guardian or prospective guardian of a child, we’ll guide you through the legal steps, ensuring you understand your rights and obligations.
We can handle all types of adoption cases, including agency, relative and step-parent adoption, out-of-province adoption, and contested adoptions. Our team also supports guardianship applications, whether by consent or contested.
Agreements
Relationship agreements are essential tools for protecting your interests. At Kress Law, we help you navigate pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and separation agreements. These agreements can safeguard your assets, protect the interests of children from previous marriages, and address matters related to death, separation, or the breakdown of a relationship.
You should strongly consider entering into a pre-nuptial or cohabitation agreement before marrying or cohabitating with a romantic partner, especially if you have substantial income or property which you want to protect in case of a separation.
Independent legal advice is generally necessary to ensure that agreements are legally valid and protect your individual rights and entitlements. We provide cost-effective services to review and finalize these agreements efficiently, ensuring they meet all legal requirements and are in your best interests.
Other Family Law Matters
We also offer services in other family law matters, including surrogacy and fertility law, independent legal advice on agreements, real estate for families, and mediation and alternative dispute resolution.