Divorce & Separation Planning
Strategic divorce planning for Calgary professionals, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals seeking to protect assets, reduce conflict, and prepare for a secure financial future.
Learn More →Navigating divorce and separation Calgary families face is one of the most challenging experiences in life. At Cunningham Family Law, we guide you through every stage, from initial divorce planning and property division to spousal support and finalizing your divorce. Our strategic approach protects your financial interests and your family’s future.
Divorce and Separation Services
High-Net-Worth & Complex Divorce
Specialized representation for high-asset and financially complex divorces, including business valuations, corporate structures, trusts, pensions, real estate portfolios, and tax-efficient settlement strategies.
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Division of Corporate Assets in Divorce
Sophisticated legal strategies for dividing corporate assets and business interests, valuing corporate holdings, and structuring tax-efficient reorganizations during divorce.
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Grey Divorce in Alberta
Strategic guidance for individuals over 50 navigating separation later in life, including pension division, long-term financial planning, spousal support, and the protection of retirement and estate assets.
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Division of Property in Divorce
Clear, strategic guidance on dividing family property under Alberta’s Family Property Act, including the matrimonial or family home, pensions, investments, business assets, and exempt property tracing.
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Adult Interdependent Partner (Common-Law) Separation
Clear, practical guidance on property division, support, and parenting rights for Adult Interdependent Partners under Alberta’s Family Property Act and Family Law Act.
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Spousal Support Calculator
Estimate the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines range and how long support may run. Free, no signup, and it runs both the with child support and without child support formulas.
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Uncontested Divorce/Desk Divorce
Efficient, low-conflict divorce solutions with accurate document preparation and smooth court processing. No hearings, no delays, just a straightforward path to finalizing your divorce.
Learn More →How Divorce Works in Alberta
Divorce in Alberta is governed by the federal Divorce Act, with property division under Alberta's Family Property Act. There is one ground for divorce, breakdown of the marriage, most commonly established by living separate and apart for one year. You do not need to wait for the year to run before resolving the important issues: property, support, and parenting can be negotiated and documented in a separation agreement at any time, and the divorce itself is often the last, administrative step.
For common-law partners, the Family Property Act has applied to adult interdependent partners since 2020, but the process and timelines differ from marriage, which is why common-law separation deserves its own analysis.
Where the Financial Stakes Are Highest
The costliest mistakes in divorce are financial, not procedural: an inaccurate business valuation, a missed exemption claim, a settlement that ignores tax. That risk concentrates where a corporation, professional practice, or significant assets are involved, which is why high-net-worth and complex divorce, corporate asset division, and divorce over 50 each demand their own strategy. Early divorce planning, before anything is filed, is consistently the highest-leverage step you can take.
Serving Calgary and Surrounding Communities
We represent clients across:
- Calgary
- Airdrie
- Chestermere
- Cochrane
- Okotoks
- High River
- Strathmore
- Canmore
- Banff
- and surrounding areas
Protect Your Future Today
Separation and divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when business interests, pensions, real estate, or significant assets are involved. Cunningham Family Law is built for clients who need clear advice, strong negotiation skills, and a lawyer who understands the financial landscape as deeply as the legal one. We help individuals and families across Calgary and surrounding communities make informed decisions and protect what matters most.
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