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Grande Peace Law brings together lawyers that have practiced in Grande Prairie for over 30 years and that have lived in the Peace Country much longer.

Our practice areas are Real Estate, Wills/Estates, Mediation, Corporate/Commercial and Family Law. Grande Peace Law focuses on providing legal services in the following practice areas:

Real Estate
• Residential sales
• Residential purchases
• Mortgages and refinances
• Commercial transactions

Wills and Estate Planning
• Provide legal advice on wills and estate matters
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Prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives
• Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship applications
• Estate administration

Mediation
• Family law matters
• Estate matters

Corporate/Commercial
• Incorporating new companies
• Setting up and maintaining Minute Books
• Filing Annual Returns
• Preparing Shareholders and Directors’ Resolutions
• Preparing Unanimous Shareholders Agreements

Family Law
• Provide consultations and legal advice
• Attend court and trials
• Advise/finalize Guardianship, Parenting and Custody
• Advise/finalize Contact for a Non-Guardian
• Advise/finalize Family Property Division
• Drafting and obtaining Divorces
• Drafting and finalizing Adoptions
• Child/Youth Representation
• Advise/finalize Private Guardianship applications
• Providing Independent Legal Advice on Agreements
• Drafting/finalizing various agreements including:
• Pre-Nuptial Agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Post-Nuptial Agreements
• Minutes of Settlement
• Separation Agreements
• Divorce and Property Contracts

12/05/2024

On this 3rd Day of Holiday Giving we did a 2-for-1!

Helping Hands of Grande Prairie originally captured our hearts with their local, non-profit community spirit. This grassroots movement focused on giving as much back to those in need as possible and formed partnerships with local companies and organizations to help collect donations. Their success as a community organization led them to partner with Northreach Society, another group that we have supported since we started our 12 Days of Holiday Giving.

It did not seem right to remove one of these organizations from our 12 days list so we doubled down on our donation! These organizations are instrumental in providing food security, education, programming and so, so much more! We recognize the utmost importance of Northreach's non-judgmental support and how can you not love Helping Hands' holiday meals for those in need?!

PS - If you are looking for a family to adopt at Christmas this year, connect with these folks! The link is on both of their social media pages and, I'll be repetitive here, every small donation helps 😀

12/04/2024

Day 2 of our 12 Days of Holiday Giving brought us to the Saint Lawrence Centre. As always, it is a humbling experience dropping on this donation and this year was no exception. Our heart broke 💔 when we heard donations were low this year yet, undoubtedly, the need remains high. They are always so grateful when we drop off our donations and remain an absolute pleasure to work with.

The St. Lawrence Centre is a daytime shelter for community members and other individuals experiencing homelessness. They are truly an asset to our community and vulnerable population.

Thank you, St. Lawrence Centre, for all that you do. 💕

12/03/2024

It's that time of year again - Grande Peace Law's 12 Days of Holiday Giving! The weather and roads were not great on Sunday, December 1st, so we started our rounds of giving today. ❄️❄️❄️

Nicole kicked off our 12 Days of Holiday Giving with a delivery to Babies' Best Start. They offer free assistance to any pregnant woman/teen or mother to a child under the age of 6. As Mothers ourselves, we know these years can be tough and even tougher if you don't have a village. As the cost of living soars we appreciate that basic care for children, such as diapers, can be cost prohibitive to parents. We appreciate that Babies' Best Start can provide some relief on this front as well as providing support and education to Mamas.

Thank you, Grande Prairie Babies' Best Start, for the assistance you provide to our community's Mamas!

06/27/2024

Actions That May Be Deemed Vexatious:

*Continuously filing applications on matters already settled by a court.
*Using legal proceedings to circumvent an existing court order effectively.
*Initiating proceedings or appeals with no realistic chance of success or relief.
*Requesting excessive remedies or costs disproportionate to the case.
*Introducing unrelated matters into the proceedings.
*Initiating litigation to disrupt other legal processes or pressure a settlement.
*Pursuing legal action out of revenge, harassment, or malice.
*Disregarding court orders, including payment of costs.
*Displaying persistent inappropriate behavior in the courtroom.
*Making unsupported claims of conspiracy, fraud, or misconduct.
*Using provocative or offensive language in court documents.

This list is not exhaustive, and the court will evaluate the relevant factors in each case.

06/20/2024

In cases involving children within family law, the court prioritizes the best interests of the child when determining parenting time and responsibilities.

Effective co-parenting is a crucial aspect, indicating the ability to collaborate on decisions that benefit the child. Conversely, ineffective co-parenting may be viewed negatively by the court or arbitrator.

It is important to note that in situations of family violence, expecting effective co-parenting is unreasonable. The court considers such circumstances when assessing the children's best interests.

Ultimately, the court examines all pertinent factors to make decisions regarding parenting time and responsibilities, aiming to prioritize the child's well-being.

Natalia Reiman, a seasoned legal professional from Grande Prairie, specializes in family law matters.

With expertise in uncontested cases, agreements, and representing children in court, Natalia has been serving clients since 2009.

Visit grandepeacelaw.ca/contact to book an appointment with Natalia Reiman.

06/18/2024

Whether spousal support will be terminated by the court depends on the type of entitlement. There are various forms of spousal support entitlements:

Compensatory Entitlement: Granted when one party sacrifices opportunities to support the household or benefit the other during the relationship.

This party should be compensated for their contributions. For instance, giving up career opportunities to enhance the partner's career can warrant compensatory spousal support.

Similarly, sacrificing one's career to care for children can lead to compensatory support as it impacts future career prospects.

Non-Compensatory Entitlement: Arises when the receiving partner is in need of support due to economic hardship post-relationship breakdown. If the standard of living decreases after the relationship ends, the party may be entitled to non-compensatory spousal support.

Contractual Grounds: Spousal support entitlements and payments can be outlined in a cohabitation or separation agreement.

The court may decide to terminate spousal support based on the type of entitlement. For compensatory support, if the reasons for support cease to exist or enough time has passed for the recipient to become self-sufficient, the support may be shortened.

At Grande Peace Law, Nicole Simoneau has represented clients in family law matters since 2006 and is currently most senior family law mediator in Grande Prairie.

Her current family law practice focuses on uncontested matters, agreements, and mediation.

To learn more information on how you can book an appointment:
Visit online at grandepeacelaw.ca/contact

06/14/2024

Determining Shared Parenting and Child Support

-Shared parenting influences child support payments and the payor's financial obligation
-As per section nine of the Alberta and Federal Child Support Guidelines; if a parent spends less than 40% of parenting time with the child, they are the payor of child support
-The payor's income is required to calculate the child support obligation as per the Guidelines
-Shared parenting occurs when the parties share the child 40-60% of the time and a set-off (reduced) amount of support may be calculated by the court
-The set-off amount considers both parties' incomes, with the higher earner paying the difference
-Financial disclosure from both parties is required
-Child support is not intended to cover all the child's expenses, there are additional financial obligations the parties are responsible for which are called section 7 expenses, referred to section 7 of the Alberta and Federal Child Support Guidelines

At Grande Peace Law, Nicole Simoneau has represented clients in family law matters since 2006 and is currently most senior family law mediator in Grande Prairie.

Her current family law practice focuses on uncontested matters, agreements, and mediation.

To learn more information on how you can book an appointment:
Visit online at grandepeacelaw.ca/contact

06/12/2024

When it comes to marriage, love is undeniably essential, but practicality should also be considered. Prenuptial agreements, commonly known as “prenups,” play a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of both parties. Here are the advantages of having a prenuptial agreement:

**FINANCIAL CLARITY**
A prenup offers significant financial clarity by allowing couples to openly discuss and clarify their financial situations and expectations. This upfront discussion helps reduce misunderstandings and future disputes by outlining how assets, income, and debts will be divided in case of divorce or separation.

**PROTECTION OF SEPARATE PROPERTY**
Pre-existing assets like property, investments, or inheritances can be protected through a prenup, specifying which assets are separate and which become marital property. This ensures that pre-marital assets are safeguarded, preventing disagreements over their distribution.

**SAFEGUARDING BUSINESS INTERESTS**
For entrepreneurs and business owners, a prenuptial agreement can protect business interests by defining ownership structures and outlining what happens to the business in case of divorce, thus maintaining business integrity and continuity.

**ALIMONY AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT**
Clear guidelines for alimony or spousal support can be established in a prenup, specifying the amount, duration, and conditions under which it will be paid, offering both parties security and financial planning.

**PROTECTION FROM DEBT**
A prenup can distinguish joint debts from individual debts, protecting a spouse from being responsible for the other's pre-existing debt, ensuring financial security and peace of mind.

Natalia Reiman, a seasoned legal professional from Grande Prairie, specializes in family law matters.

With expertise in uncontested cases, agreements, and representing children in court, Natalia has been serving clients since 2009.

Visit grandepeacelaw.ca/contact to book an appointment with Natalia Reiman.

06/08/2024

In Alberta, common-law relationships are legally acknowledged as adult interdependent relationships under the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act.

To qualify, partners must live together for a minimum of three years or demonstrate a level of permanence, like having a child together.

Both parties must agree to be partners or function as a shared economic and domestic unit. The relationship doesn't have to be romantic or sexual but must meet specific legal criteria. Cohabitation or intentions for it are crucial, and relationships formed under duress or deceit are considered void.

What many people may not realize is that when you are in an adult interdependent relationship there are rights and obligations respecting division of property and partner support. If you are in such a relationship, you may be able to preserve and solidify those rights and obligations in a Cohabitation Agreement.

If you have further questions about your relationship and whether a Cohabitation Agreement could assist you; please visit grandepeacelaw.ca/contact to book an appointment with one of our experienced family law lawyers.

05/31/2024

Mediation is a process where you agree to meet with the other party (or parties) in the presence of a neutral, non-biased third party (the Mediator) with a view to resolving all, or some, of your legal matters.

Mediation can occur over the course of numerous sessions and can address as many issues as requested.

When the mediation ends, you will receive a written report from the mediator outlining what matters were agreed upon.

This report will be used to create a Contract or Court Order that formalizes your mediated agreement.

At Grande Peace Law, Nicole Simoneau has represented clients in family law matters since 2006 and is currently most senior family law mediator in Grande Prairie.

Her current family law practice focuses on uncontested matters, agreements, and mediation.

To learn more information on how you can book an appointment:
Visit online at grandepeacelaw.ca/contact

05/27/2024

05/22/2024

When is the Right Time to Think About Hiring a Family Lawyer?
In times of sensitive family issues, a family lawyer's specialized knowledge can be extremely helpful.
Providing guidance on legal affairs related to relationships, separations, legal proceedings, and discussions within the family.
Seeking help from a family lawyer at an early stage ensures you have the guidance to make informed choices and confidently navigate the complexities of family law.

Address

106, 9856-97 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB

Opening Hours

Monday

9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.grandepeacelaw.ca/

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