Maes Divorce Consulting

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MDC is offering new financial courses for family law professionals, both in person (Calgary location) or via Zoom, start...
04/09/2026

MDC is offering new financial courses for family law professionals, both in person (Calgary location) or via Zoom, starting May 1.

03/13/2026

We’re excited to be expanding — and we want to be clear: Maes Divorce Consulting is not leaving Cochrane.

Cochrane remains an important part of who we are, and we are proud to continue serving this community. At the same time, we’re pleased to announce the opening of a new Beltline location in Calgary on April 2nd, at 11 Ave and 5th Street.

This new space will be dedicated to mediation services, mediation training, and financial literacy education, and will also be available for counsel and mediators to book as needed.

This is an exciting step forward for our business, but it is very much an expansion, not a move. We look forward to continuing our work in Cochrane while growing our presence in Calgary.

This is big news for us. A public version of this disclosure to property division to report will be launched this Spring...
01/12/2026

This is big news for us. A public version of this disclosure to property division to report will be launched this Spring. Watch for SimpleEquity's Fairsplit offering.

Thanks to Alberta Innovates for the support to get this offering over the finish line.

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Legal tech just got real.

SimpleEquity received a $50K Alberta Innovates grant to push AI into family law — faster disclosure, smarter reports, and a new standard for collaboration.

The wait is over.

01/10/2026

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12/01/2025

I’m seeing more and more separation and divorce emails – from self-represented parties, litigation support files and even in mediation – that clearly have “written by AI” fingerprints all over them.

The problem?
Some of that information is flat-out wrong.

Recently, I had a case where one party was absolutely convinced that:

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) can be alternated between parents in a shared parenting situation, and

Guideline income for support is always based on Line 150, and

Full financial disclosure is “optional” until the new protocol comes into effect on January 2, 2026.

From what I can see, they were likely confusing the eligible dependent deduction (where there is 1 child under 18) with the CCB (which can no longer be assigned to one party in shared parenting). Line 150 is a starting point, not end point and full income disclosure is mandatory for guideline income.

What worries me most isn’t just the errors – it’s the level of confidence people have because “ChatGPT said so.”

AI tools like ChatGPT are amazing and can be very helpful for learning concepts and getting organized. But they do not replace proper legal advice or financial expertise, especially when you’re negotiating something as important as your separation agreement.

If you need help getting ready for the new protocol starting January 2, 2026, please reach out.

As a reminder, as of January 2:

Full financial disclosure, organized in digital format, is required. FULL disclosure – no exceptions.

Alternative dispute resolution (such as mediation) must have been undertaken on all issues (property, support, and parenting) within the last 6 months.

If you have children under 18, your PAS certificate must be less than 2 years old.

If you’re unsure about any of this, don’t rely on AI alone. Get proper advice. Your future self (and your kids) will thank you.

Alberta is modernizing how families navigate separation and divorce.Beginning January 2, 2026, the Family Focus Protocol...
10/30/2025

Alberta is modernizing how families navigate separation and divorce.

Beginning January 2, 2026, the Family Focus Protocol asks parents to come prepared - so the first steps happen before court, not in it.

•If you have children under 18, complete the free Parenting After Separation course (certificate within the last two years),
•Full up-to-date financial disclosure in digital form must be filed and served – with emphasis on FULL.
•Make a genuine attempt to resolve ALL issues through mediation or another ADR process within the prior six months.
•Self-represented parents will also meet with a Family Court Counsellor,

This shift is designed to lower conflict and keep children’s needs at the centre.

At Maes Divorce Consulting, we’ll help you get ready—collecting, organizing and digitizing disclosure, preparing a clear net worth statement, and connecting you with trusted mediators - and we do it alongside your lawyer. We complement counsel; we don’t replace them.

We also collaborate with SimpleEquity | DivorceAssist to keep your materials secure and accessible to the right professionals.

Read the full explainer and learn how to prepare:
https://maesconsulting.ca/family-first-protocol/

Thank you, LESA! Proud to support the Family Law Conference. With SimpleEquity | DivorceAssist, we’re bringing a new app...
10/21/2025

Thank you, LESA! Proud to support the Family Law Conference. With SimpleEquity | DivorceAssist, we’re bringing a new approach to property division—and we’re excited for EstateAssist launching in 2026. See you at our booth!






🎉 hashtag would like to welcome SimpleEquity as an exhibit sponsor for our upcoming Family Law Conference! If you're attending the conference, make sure you stop by and say hello.

Sharing great news from our partners at SimpleEquity—DivorceAssist is here to make property division clear and collabora...
10/21/2025

Sharing great news from our partners at SimpleEquity—DivorceAssist is here to make property division clear and collaborative. Appreciative of the CCRMC team for a fantastic gathering.

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