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 […]
Family Property Claims Following the Death of a Spouse
What happens to a family property claim following the death of one of the spouses?
Pursuant the Family Property Act, RSA 2000, c F-4.7, an application for a family property order can be made in various circumstances, including […]
Does Mental Illness Affect Child Support for an Adult Child?
A recent case at the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, P. v. K., 2021 ABQB 900 (“P. v. K.”), continues in a line of case law directing the Courts to examine each individual circumstance to make that determination.
The well-tread […]
Court of King’s Bench Sheds Light on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
A recent decision from Lethbridge is shedding light on issues surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination for children. In TRB v KWPB 2021 ABQB 997, the Honourable Justice J.C. Kubik (“Justice Kubik”) was tasked with deciding whether the COVID-19 vaccine was […]
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