Posts by Anup:
Life After the “I Do”: A Guide to Non-Compensatory Spousal Support
Posted on: 17 Mar 2026
In Canada, non-compensatory spousal support is a needs-based financial arrangement designed to address the economic hardship a spouse faces after divorce or separation. Unlike compensatory support, which compensates a spouse for sacrifices such as staying home to raise children, non-compensatory support focuses on the “merger over time” between partners. It aims to bridge the gap…
Beyond Common Law: A Guide to the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act
Posted on: 16 Mar 2026
The Adult Interdependent Relationships Act is a specialized piece of legislation in Alberta that legally recognizes unmarried couples, and, in some cases, non-romantic partners, who have significantly merged their lives. While other provinces use “common law” as a broad term, Alberta has replaced it with the concept of Adult Interdependent Partners (AIPs). Individuals enter this…
The Legal Definition of Cheating in Marriage: Types, Laws, and What Happens in Court
Posted on: 16 Mar 2026
Infidelity is devastating. But when a marriage starts to fall apart, one of the first questions people ask is a practical one: Does cheating actually matter in a court of law? The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. Understanding the legal definition of cheating in marriage can be the difference between…
