What is My Claim Worth? Personal Injury Claims and Damages Explained
After suffering an injury in an accident, your first thoughts are likely to be about recovery and getting back to work. However, if your injuries were caused by another individual’s negligence, a personal injury claim needs to be considered. If […]
Bill 41: Insurance Act Update and Key Changes
On October 29, 2020 the government of Alberta introduced Bill 41 to update the Insurance Act, proposing various changes to the automobile industry. Below is an overview of the key changes that have occurred:
Expert Witnesses:
- where the claimed […]
Reminder Out of Ontario Regarding Child Support Obligations and the Payor’s Estate
Recently, a case from the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed if one can make a claim against a payor for retroactive child support, against the estate of that payor if they have deceased. In this case, Blacklock […]
What Do the Courts Consider When a Party Applies for Independent Legal Counsel for a Child?
In the recent ABQB decision, DCE v DE, 2021 ABQB 909, Justice K.S. Feth cast light on the factors the court should consider when appointing independent legal counsel for under-aged children.
In this contested litigation the father applied to the […]
“The Cancer of Family Law Litigation”: Failure to Disclose and its Consequences
In 1994, the Honourable Mr. Justice Fraser of the Supreme Court of British Columbia wrote what is now an almost-famous phrase in family law: “Non‑disclosure of assets is the cancer of matrimonial property litigation.” This phrase […]
Relocation and Notice – New Mobility Provisions under the Divorce Act
Amendments to the Divorce Act has now been in effect for over a year and there remains much to be interpreted by the Courts. One of the most significant changes that came into effect with the amendments was […]
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