Dead & Gone, But Still Paying Spousal Support
A recent decision of Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Justice R. Graesser dealt with a case that looked at what happened to spousal support obligations […]
Family Law
Important Changes to Family Law Practice Note 1
Effective July 20, 2015, a number of changes to Family Law Practice Note 1 came into effect. Family Law Practice Note 1 pertains to the […]
Bird’s Nest Arrangements: A Child-Centered Approach to Parenting After Separation
A Bird’s Nest Arrangement (also known as a “nesting arrangement”) is a child-centered arrangement where, following a separation, the children remain in the […]
The Changing Landscape of Marriage
The practice of Family Law often affords its practitioners the opportunity to see society’s approach to relationships and marriage change over time. Understanding these changes may help lawyers […]
Adult Children of Divorce – Cash for Information
In Lewis v. Correia, 2014 ABQB 314, a recent Alberta Court of King’s Bench decision, the Honourable Justice Veit held that an adult child is […]
How is Entitlement to Spousal Support Determined?
Moge v. Moge, [1992] 3 SCR 813 and Bracklow v. Bracklow, [1999] 1 SCR 420 are two of the major Supreme Court of Canada decisions that […]
Legal Counsel for Children in Family Law Matters
The appointment of counsel for children whose parents are involved in custody and parenting disputes is becoming more and more common.
You can either consent to […]
Common Consult Questions: What Are Section 7 Expenses?
When parents separate or divorce, child support can become a difficult issue between the parents. Each parent has a duty to contribute to the support […]
Dividing Cats & Dogs
Family pets often become the most contentious issue in family law matters. In fact, recently I attended court on a Replevin application related to a […]
Child Support Recalculation Program – Legislative Changes
The Alberta Child Support Recalculation Program is an administrative service that increases access to justice by providing many parents with a way to update their child […]