The term status quo in family law parenting applications has become a significant term. When newly separated parents come to court for a parenting order, the Judge usually wants to know what the existing parenting arrangement is and was prior […]
If your legal matter is proceeding to Questioning, it’s normal to have some concerns or anxiety wondering what the process will look like or what is expected of you. While your lawyer will prepare you for Questioning in advance, here […]
Upon separation or divorce, your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) credits may need to be shared with your former spouse. In Alberta, CPP credits are considered to be family property with the presumption that they will be shared equally during the […]
You’ve been in court, and the judge makes a decision you don’t agree with or don’t like. What can you do? You’ve heard of appealing, so what does that mean? Appealing matters in family law can be complex but can […]
In the current real estate market, it is becoming increasingly popular (or necessary) for young couples to rely on their parents when purchasing their first home. However, a thoughtful gesture by the parents can turn into a point of contention […]
When determining an appropriate parenting schedule for the first time, it is important to keep in mind that a child’s age and stage of development will impact their ability to adjust and thrive in their new circumstances.
Perhaps contrary to popular […]
Now more than ever, the Canadian justice system is taking a hard line against domestic violence, and has for the first time, included a definition and extensive provisions dealing with family violence in the new Divorce Act [Act], which was […]
Arbitration, a process by which an independent individual is appointed by the parties to make a binding decision on issues in dispute, is a great option for parties who wish to avoid court and the associated expense, uncertainty […]
In Leung v Shanks, 2013 ONSC 4943, a common-law couple started dating in 2006 and moved in together in 2007. In May 2007, the couple began attending at a fertility clinic in the hopes of expanding their family. “Dr. […]
Lump sum spousal support awards are a unicorn in family law. They are remarkably rare. However, two recent cases, one from the Ontario Superior Court and one from the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta showed us that […]