When a couple separates, the house is often the largest shared asset and the hardest to talk about. Our team works with separating owners across southwest Edmonton, and we keep the process neutral: both people get the same information at the same time.
Our team's Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS), Mathew Haupt, works alongside Dane Phaneuf on these files.
The team's Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) is Mathew Haupt, listed in the CDS directory. In southwest Edmonton, Dane Phaneuf works with Mathew on separation sales so both spouses get the same information at the same time. Call the team at 780-993-8574 or Mathew at 780-904-4666.
The law that applies
Alberta property division basics (Government of Alberta)| Item | Detail |
|---|
| Law | The Family Property Act was renamed the Family Property Act |
| Effective | January 1, 2020 |
| Who it covers | Married spouses and adult interdependent partners who separate on or after January 1, 2020 |
| Time limit for adult interdependent partners | 2 years from when they knew, or should have known, the relationship ended |
| Agreements | Partners can make their own agreement to divide property differently |
Sources: Government of Alberta, Family law changes, Dividing property between unmarried partners. This is general information, not legal advice. Each person should get independent legal advice.
Common paths for the home
- Sell and divide the proceeds. We price the home from recent southwest sales and keep both owners informed equally.
- One owner buys out the other. A current market value helps both lawyers and the lender. We can prepare one.
- Sell later. Some families keep the home until a school year ends. We can plan the timing in advance.
- Court-ordered sale. If the court orders a sale, we follow the order and communicate with both sides and their lawyers.
What southwest owners ask us
People ask whether they need to agree on everything before calling us. You do not. Many first calls are simply to learn what the home is worth. Others ask whether both owners must sign the listing: in most cases both registered owners need to sign, and your lawyers will advise on your situation.
How the team helps
The Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team meets at your home or by phone, separately if you prefer. We send the same updates to both owners, work with both lawyers and keep the focus on a fair, documented process.
Common questions
Who on your team is a Certified Divorce Specialist?
Our team's Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS) is Mathew Haupt. He works with Dane Phaneuf on separation sales.
What law divides property in Alberta?
The Family Property Act, formerly the Family Property Act, applies to married spouses and adult interdependent partners who separated on or after January 1, 2020.
Is there a deadline for unmarried partners?
The Government of Alberta says adult interdependent partners have 2 years from when they knew the relationship ended to make a property claim.
Can you help both of us equally?
Yes. We share the same information with both owners and work with both lawyers. Call the team at (780) 993-8574.
About the team
The Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team is brokered by eXp Realty. Mathew Haupt and Dane Phaneuf lead the team's work in southwest Edmonton, and the team hub, HauptRealty.com, serves the rest of the city. When you call about divorce and separation, you speak with someone who lives and works in the southwest, knows its streets and schools, and can fold your current home and your next one into a single plan. The team also includes Mathew Haupt, who is licensed in residential, commercial and agricultural real estate and builds homes.
Contact
Questions about divorce and separation? Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
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