A summary trial is a condensed form of trial that proceeds on the basis of affidavits and any other evidence allowed by the Alberta Rules of Court relating to summary trials. Generally speaking, a family law summary trial […]
It is a common misconception that surrogacy is illegal in Canada. It is not.
According to a study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada in 2017, 1100 babies were born to gestational surrogates in Canada between 2001 […]
The Federal Child Support Guidelines (“FCSG”) govern the payment of child support across Canada. The tables attached to the FCSG set out the amount payable (often called the “Table amount”) by the parent who does not have the […]
A recent Court of Appeal case in Alberta, LAS v. WRS, 2019 ABCA 65, brought up an important point regarding the court’s application of the rules set out in Family Law Practice Note 2.
This appeal case concerned the […]
In every child support order granted by the Courts in Alberta, it is necessary to include the following clause:
Each party shall provide the other party with a complete copy of his or her income tax return and any notices […]
When determining the amount of child or spousal support an individual is entitled to from a former spouse, we refer to Income Tax Returns and Notices of Assessment. Generally, an individual’s Line 150 is reflective of the amount of […]
A guardian may request disclosure of records enclosed in a Child and Family Services file pursuant to section 126(1)(b) of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, RSA 2000, c C-12 (“CYFEA”). Failing which, or in the alternative, […]
On December 11, 2018, Bill 28 – the Family Statutes Amendment Act – received Royal Assent by the Justice and Solicitor General.
Bill 28 involves a number of significant changes to family law that will include: new property division […]
In Plese v Herjavec, 2015 ONSC 7572, the husband, Robert Herjavec (who is, notably, a star on the popular television show, Dragon’s Den) argued against “online” evidence, which indicated that his income and net worth were much higher […]