Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Edmonton
Callioux Law is a boutique law firm based in Edmonton, Alberta, specializing in family law matters. Our team provides strategic legal guidance for divorce, custody, spousal and child support, and estate planning. We prioritize alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation to minimize emotional and financial strain while advocating for clients' rights in court when necessary. With decades of combined experience, we offer tailored solutions grounded in real-world insight, emphasizing clarity, compassion, and client-centered service. Our reputation for excellence in family law is built on a commitment to protecting clients' interests and navigating complex legal challenges with professionalism. Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Mediation Services
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Alberta family law with decades of combined litigation experience.
- Our mediation process prioritizes cost-effective, low-conflict resolutions.
- Recognized for compassionate advocacy in child custody and welfare cases.
- Tailored legal strategies for complex property division and spousal support.
- Comprehensive estate planning services integrated with family law expertise.
What people say
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Services
Divorce Representation
Callioux Law guides clients through Alberta's divorce process, addressing property division, parenting arrangements, and spousal support. Our team ensures legal compliance while minimizing emotional strain. We protect clients' rights in contested divorces and facilitate streamlined agreements for uncontested cases.
Child Custody
We advocate for children's best interests in custody disputes, creating tailored parenting plans for visitation and decision-making responsibilities. Our lawyers represent parents, guardians, and children in court while promoting cooperative co-parenting solutions through mediation and negotiation.
Spousal Support
Callioux Law provides strategic advice on spousal support entitlement, calculation, and enforcement under Alberta's Family Law Act. We analyze relationship duration, financial disparities, and living standards to negotiate fair support arrangements or litigate complex cases.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators facilitate constructive dialogue on family law issues, offering cost-effective alternatives to litigation. The 'Thirdside' process educates clients on legal realities while fostering mutually beneficial agreements for property division, custody, and support matters.
Estate Planning
We draft essential estate documents including wills, powers of attorney, and personal directives. Our planning ensures asset protection and clear succession directives, integrated with family law expertise to address blended family dynamics and inheritance rights.
People
Ryan Callioux
Firm Co-Owner & Senior Counsel
Founding partner with decades of Alberta family law experience, specializing in complex divorce litigation and child welfare advocacy. Recognized for strategic courtroom representation and mediation expertise.
Melissa Lefebvre
Firm Co-Owner & Senior Counsel
Senior family law attorney focusing on spousal support, property division, and high-conflict custody cases. Brings extensive trial experience and negotiation skills to protect clients' financial and parental rights.
Asha Fritz
Barrister & Solicitor
Advocate for equitable family law solutions, handling divorce proceedings, mediation, and estate planning. Known for client-focused approach in resolving property disputes and parenting arrangements.
Nimna Withanachchi
Barrister & Solicitor
Family law practitioner specializing in child custody, support calculations, and mediation. Provides clear legal guidance for clients navigating separation and post-divorce modifications.
Courtney Haase
Barrister & Solicitor
Experienced in representing parents and guardians in child welfare cases. Focuses on creating stable parenting plans and advocating for children's best interests in court proceedings.
Questions
What grounds for divorce are recognized in Alberta?
Alberta recognizes separation for over one year, adultery, or cruelty as grounds for divorce. Court cannot finalize divorce until one year separation if used as grounds.
How is child support calculated in Alberta?
Child support follows Federal/Alberta guidelines based on income, custody arrangement, and extraordinary expenses. Shared custody and special needs may affect calculations.
Can common-law partners claim property division?
Yes, under Alberta's Family Property Act, adult interdependent partners may divide property acquired during cohabitation if separated after January 1, 2020.
What is the mediation process at Callioux Law?
Our 'Thirdside' mediation combines legal education with negotiation to resolve disputes. Sessions focus on cost transparency and practical solutions for property, custody, and support issues.
How does relocation affect custody arrangements?
Moving with children requires court approval or mutual agreement. Courts prioritize children's best interests when evaluating proposed relocations and custody modifications.
What estate planning documents are essential?
Key documents include wills, enduring powers of attorney, and personal directives to ensure asset distribution and healthcare decisions align with your wishes.
