Emotional Readiness: An Elusive Factor in Attaining Settlement
Kathryn Tweedie
As a family law lawyer, one of the most common questions I am asked at the initial stages of a separation and/or divorce is […]
Family Law
Am I Common Law in Canada?
In the recent decision of Giesbrecht v. Schreiner from the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench, the Court reviewed the indicia of what it means to […]
Choosing a School in the Best Interests of the Child
In a separation, the decision of where to send children to school can be one of the most important decisions for parents. Consequently, […]
Engagement Rings: To Have and To Hold – and To Keep?
The Matrimonial Property Act (the “Act”) sets out how property is to be distributed between married spouses in Alberta upon their separation or divorce. […]
Nesting Arrangements – Cozy or Crazy?
In the recent Alberta Queen’s Bench decision of Kowalchuk v Kowalchuk, 2017 ABQB 64, Justice H,B, Veit ordered that the parents of two children, aged 11 and 8, would […]
Break-ups of the Rich & Famous
Breaking up is hard to do, even if you’re rich and famous.
After a short, tumultuous and highly-publicized relationship, celebrities Rob […]
Challenging Expense Deductions
2017 Decision Clarifies the Law in Alberta
Corporate expense deductions such as vehicle, phone, travel, and meal expenses are often a point of contention when calculating the income of […]
The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) Increase in Fee
In accordance with the law, debtors who owe child support must comply with support orders or legal agreements to pay support. If debtors […]
Frivolous and Vexatious Actions
Courts discourage frivolous or vexatious actions by litigants in an attempt to protect the integrity and fairness of the judicial system. Unfortunately, however, the discussion of frivolous and vexatious actions by litigants in the area of Family Law is all […]
Absconding & Forum Shopping
In Heath-Breakspear v. Breakspear, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland found itself dealing with a jurisdictional issue. There were three children involved who had all been living in Dubai […]