Can You Be Awarded Damages in Family Law?
There are times when the conduct of an ex-partner or spouse may be so egregious that simply receiving a divorce or support payments is not enough to rectify the damage done. This type of situation was contemplated in Alberta recently […]
Requirements of a Valid Formal Will and Validating a Non-Compliant Will
The requirements of a valid formal will are set out at sections 14 and 15 of the Wills and Succession Act, SA 2010, c W-12.2:
Requirements of a valid will
14 To be valid, a […]
Yet Another Consequence for Lacking Financial Disclosure
A cost award from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in 2021 serves as a reminder to some of the consequences that can stem from failures relating to financial disclosure obligations. In Foley v Leavitt, there […]
Emergency Protection Orders
Emergency Protection Orders (“EPO”) have recently come under scrutiny, while the legislative scheme initially set out for EPO’s to be used as a shield to protect individuals from family violence, it has instead been used as a sword […]
Animals and Divorce: Animal Interest to be Considered in Divorce Under New Spanish Law
It goes without saying that pets are increasingly viewed as members of the family and people develop strong bonds with their animals. Despite the role a pet may play, the law in Canada is clear – pets must be treated […]
How Much of a Decrease in Income Qualifies for Paying Less Support?
In a recent 2021 end of year case from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, Hatt v Heather, the father sought a retroactive and ongoing reduction to child support payments being made, both section 3 and […]
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