Tandia Wallace-Hawken
Being in a spousal relationship comes with obligations to provide in certain circumstances. Under the Family Law Act and Divorce Act, upon separation a person may apply for support from their partner in consideration of their respective […]
Guardianship refers to a person’s legal authority and responsibility to care for and make important decisions for a child. It is most common for a parent to have guardianship of a child, but other individuals, such as relatives […]
Spousal support is generally tax deductible by the payor and included in the income of the recipient. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, the primary tool used by lawyers and Courts for calculating spousal support payments, suggest an […]
Vogel LLP partner Marc Massie was recently interviewed by CBC regarding significant updates to Alberta’s family law courts. The Family Focused Protocol came into effect January 2nd and is intended to be a family-centered, resolution-oriented, and streamlined approach to […]
Start with Part One of our introduction to the new, updated Family Law procceses here.
While the new family court process represents a major shift in how matters will move forward, some important options from […]
Family law matters can be some of the most difficult and emotional experiences people face. Recognizing this, Alberta’s family court system is introducing significant reforms aimed at resolving matters more efficiently and reducing conflict – with a particular […]
Tandia Wallace-Hawken
Time flies when you’re having fun, and when you’re a parent. You blink and they’ve gone from taking their first steps, to driving their first car, to preparing to leave the nest. As children become more independent, the type […]
Harm Dhillon
Yes. As long as the individual meets the legal test for separation, their spouse/partner does not need to consent or agree. Legal separation does not require a formal process such as filing […]
If you’re involved in litigation in Alberta, whether it’s over a contract dispute, personal injury claim, or family law dispute, you’ll likely come across something called an Affidavit of Records. In the Court of King’s Bench in […]
Canadian families are changing. From blended households to co-parenting arrangements involving more than two adults, our traditional legal frameworks are being tested by the realities of modern family life. Two recent legal milestones—British Columbia’s recognition of three legal […]