Business Details
41 Years
experience
Calgary Family Law and Personal Injury Legal Services
As a seasoned legal professional with over 30 years of experience, I have dedicated my practice to providing compassionate and effective representation in family law and personal injury matters. My approach prioritizes conflict resolution over litigation, ensuring clients receive practical guidance tailored to their unique circumstances. With deep familiarity with Calgary's legal landscape, I specialize in family law, including child custody, spousal support, and cohabitation agreements, as well as personal injury claims.My practice emphasizes clear communication, ethical conduct, and protecting clients' interests throughout complex legal processes. Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1985, I combine decades of experience with a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes while minimizing emotional and financial strain for clients.
Services
Family Law
Child Custody
Prenuptial Agreement
Spousal Support
Cohabitation Agreement
Personal Injury Law
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of legal experience in Alberta's court system.
- Our practice focuses on resolving conflicts rather than creating them.
- We provide personalized legal strategies for family law and personal injury cases.
- Our lawyer maintains affiliations with multiple recognized legal associations.
- We emphasize clear communication and client understanding of legal processes.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Alberta
- Canadian Bar Association
- Calgary Bar Association
- Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
Services
Family Law
Specialized legal representation for family-related legal matters including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and spousal support determinations. Our practice helps clients navigate Alberta's family law framework while prioritizing amicable resolutions. Services include drafting prenuptial agreements, negotiating separation terms, and advocating for clients' parental rights in custody disputes.
Child Custody
Guidance through child custody and access arrangements, focusing on children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We assist with custody agreement negotiations, modification of existing arrangements, and grandparent visitation rights. Our approach balances legal strategy with sensitivity to family dynamics during emotionally challenging transitions.
Prenuptial Agreement
Drafting and reviewing legally binding prenuptial agreements to establish property division terms and financial responsibilities. Services ensure compliance with Alberta's Matrimonial Property Act while addressing unique relationship circumstances. We help couples create comprehensive agreements covering asset protection, debt allocation, and potential spousal support considerations.
Spousal Support
Legal counsel for spousal support negotiations and court proceedings, applying Alberta's Divorce Act guidelines. We represent clients seeking or contesting support payments, considering factors like relationship duration, financial disparities, and post-divorce living standards. Services include calculating support amounts and modifying existing agreements when circumstances change.
Personal Injury Law
Representation for personal injury claims resulting from accidents or negligence. We advocate for fair compensation covering medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Our practice handles insurance negotiations and court proceedings to ensure clients receive appropriate damages under Alberta's personal injury laws.
People
Hemington Law
Lawyer
Calgary litigation lawyer with 30+ years of experience in family law and personal injury cases. Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1985, he specializes in conflict resolution while maintaining active affiliations with multiple legal associations.
Questions
What family law services do you offer in Calgary?
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support negotiations, prenuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements tailored to Alberta's legal requirements.
How are child custody decisions made in Alberta?
Child custody determinations prioritize the child's best interests, considering factors like parental relationships, living arrangements, and each parent's ability to meet the child's needs through cooperative or sole custody frameworks.
What constitutes a valid prenuptial agreement in Alberta?
Valid prenuptial agreements require full financial disclosure, independent legal advice for both parties, and compliance with Alberta's Matrimonial Property Act to ensure enforceability during marriage or separation.
Can common-law partners create binding agreements?
Yes, cohabitation agreements for adult interdependent relationships establish property rights and responsibilities, following Alberta's Adult Interdependent Relationships Act requirements for legally enforceable terms.
What personal injury cases do you handle?
We represent clients in personal injury claims involving motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and other negligence cases to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
How is spousal support calculated in Alberta?
Spousal support calculations consider factors like relationship duration, financial disparities, and post-separation living standards using Alberta's Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines as reference framework.
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