Appointing a Testamentary Guardian for Your Child in Alberta
Guardianship refers to a person’s legal authority and responsibility to care for and make important decisions for a child. It is most common for a parent to have guardianship of a child, but other individuals, such as relatives […]
What Happens to Your Online Accounts When You Die?
Harm Dhillon
Online accounts rule almost every aspect of our lives in today’s digital world; they often dictate our access to both our personal and professional lives. Our emails alone are the gatekeepers of our banking information, subscription services, and often […]
Tips on Spousal Support – Ensuring Tax Deductibility
Spousal support is generally tax deductible by the payor and included in the income of the recipient. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, the primary tool used by lawyers and Courts for calculating spousal support payments, suggest an […]
Family Conflict Is Not Enough: Alberta Court Upholds Agent’s Authority Under a Personal Directive
With an aging population, disputes as to the decisions made on behalf of adults with declining capacity are becoming increasingly common.
In the decision of Durgeon v Mrklas, 2025 ABKB 458, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta […]
The Family Home Following Separation: To Sell or Not to Sell?
Tandia Wallace-Hawken
Dividing family property during a separation is no simple task. There are many things to consider, including contributions made by each party, income, earning capacities, liabilities, obligations, when the property was acquired and any agreements between the parties.
There’s one […]
Vogel LLP’s Marc Massie in the News
Vogel LLP partner Marc Massie was recently interviewed by CBC regarding significant updates to Alberta’s family law courts. The Family Focused Protocol came into effect January 2nd and is intended to be a family-centered, resolution-oriented, and streamlined approach to […]
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