Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Courts throughout Alberta (and throughout Canada) are operating on a very limited basis and only permitting urgent cases to proceed. This is difficult for many litigants who have either had their previously scheduled court matters […]
With the COVID-19 court closure still in effect, arbitration has been in the spotlight as an alternative means to obtaining a binding decision in family law litigation matters. A recent Court of King’s Bench decision, Allen v. Renouf, 2020 […]
COVID-19 has had a widespread effect felt throughout the City of Calgary and the judicial system is no exception. The Calgary Courts Centre is typically full of people from all walks of life attending to various legal issues. The busy […]
Often in family law matters there will be one party who is not represented by counsel. There are a number of reasons why this may be the case, but generally they fall into two categories, involuntary and voluntary. […]
In these unprecedented and uncertain times, the family courts are faced with the challenge of which matters are urgent enough to be heard and what, if any, impact the Coronavirus has on parenting issues. In the matter of […]
To say we are living in unprecedented times is an understatement. Schools are closed, the Courts are hearing only urgent/emergency applications, and most of us are working remotely. We are being asked to practice social distancing, self-isolate or quarantine. For […]
In this unprecedented global pandemic, there are many things that can wait until life returns to normal. For many, their legal matters have been put on hold as the courts in Alberta have closed except for emergency matters. But what […]
After a separation or divorce, families are faced with acclimating to a new normal. In the midst of the new normal remains that fact that everyone in the family is busy. Parents are working, children have extracurricular activities, and sometimes […]
This is a challenging and difficult time for all Albertans. When you are in the middle of a separation or divorce, this pandemic may feel even more frightening and uncertain. You may have lost your job and require a variation […]
Many people choose to change their name after they are married, however, confusion still arises as to the difference between assuming a married name versus making a legal change to your name.
Assuming a married name
In Alberta, assuming the […]