What are Special Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
When you are injured and proceed to make a personal injury claim, you may be entitled to an award for damages. Monetary awards for damages aim to “put the party who has been injured (…) in the same position as […]
Factors to Consider Before Choosing to Sue in a Personal Injury Matter in Alberta
Following an accident, if you have suffered significant injuries or are facing challenges dealing with insurance companies, you may want to consult a personal injury lawyer to decide whether to bring a legal claim against an at-fault party […]
What to Consider When Writing a Will in Alberta
Writing a Will is an essential step in ensuring that your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are provided for after your passing. In Alberta, Canada, there are specific considerations and legal requirements to keep in mind when […]
Contracts in Family Law: Can Counsel Bind their Clients? And What Counts as a Binding Agreement?
Whether first year Contract Law was your best or worst law school subject, contracts are infused into all areas of legal practise. This is no more apparent than when counsel are coming to terms of an agreement, including in divorce.
The […]
Spousal Support when the Payor is Retired
Spousal support is a remedy offered by courts to recognize any economic advantages or disadvantages related to a marriage and its breakdown. There are three ways to demonstrate entitlement to spousal support including:
- Contractual;
- Compensatory; and
- Non-compensatory or Needs-Based.
You may […]
Loss of Housekeeping Capacity when the Injured Party is a Homemaker
When you are injured and bring a claim for damages against the individual who injured you, one of the heads of damage you can claim is Loss of Housekeeping Capacity.
The purpose of this head of damages is to compensate the […]
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