Capacity to Litigate and Appointing a Litigation Representative in Alberta
One may suspect that capacity issues rarely arise outside of estate matters. This assumption, however, would be incorrect. Issues regarding capacity to instruct counsel can arise in any type of legal matter including family, personal injury, and beyond.
The Alberta Rules […]
How Do I Know If I Have an Injury Claim?
If you have been injured in an accident in Alberta and have suffered losses, you may be entitled to compensation.
The Key Questions to Assess if You Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim
You will need to discuss the precise circumstances of […]
Peters v Atchooay is a New Case from the Court of Appeal that Changes the Landscape of Child Support in Alberta
In this recent decision from the Alberta Court of Appeal, written by Justice Pentelchuk and concurred by Justices Paperny, Watson, Greckol, and Feehan, the Courts revisit the test for determining parents’ income for the purposes of child support.
Prior to […]
Parenting Exchanges When You and Your Ex Live in Different Locations
Parenting with your ex-partner can be tough, and the difficulties associated with parenting are exacerbated when you and your co-parent live in different provinces, or even different countries.
Generally, when co-parents live in the same city exchanges of the child for […]
Appointing a Litigation Representative for an Estate
The Alberta Rules of Court, Alta Reg 124/2010 instruct that an estate for which no personal representative has obtained a grant under the Surrogate Rules, Alta Reg 130/95, and that has an interest in a claim, […]
Where Do I Get an Injury Claim Form?
After experiencing a motor vehicle accident (“MVA”), most Albertans just want to move forward as soon as possible. Specifically, people who are injured in an MVA are keen to recover from any injuries and get back to work as soon […]