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 Queen’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 […]
How Much of a Decrease in Income Qualifies for Paying Less Support?
In a recent 2021 end of year case from the Court of Queen’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 […]
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