To Annul or to Divorce? Unraveling the Complicated Love Life of Errol Lowe
In a recent case out of Ontario, Lowe v. A.A., 2018 ONSC 3509, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was given the difficult task of sorting through the complicated love life of the applicant, Mr. Errol Lowe.
Mr. Lowe had […]
What is a “Predatory Marriage”?
No, it’s not when a T-Rex and a lion live happily ever after… (Sorry… terrible joke!)
“Predatory marriage” is a term used to describe a situation where a perpetrator uses marriage as a tool to financially exploit a vulnerable person. In […]
Parenting Experts in Alberta’s New Practice Notes
With the new versions of Alberta’s Family Practice Note’s 7 and 8 effective May 1, 2019, it is important to review what effect this may have on Parenting Experts.
Practice Note 7 Interventions are conducted by Parenting Experts who carry out […]
Adult Interdependent Partners – A Case Review
In the recent case of Corlett v Cavanagh, 2019 ABQB 316, the Court was tasked with determining whether or not the parties, as a result of their 18 year relationship, were “adult interdependent partners” pursuant to the Adult […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution – How to Keep Matters out of Court
We often hear from our clients that they are unable to resolve their issues with their ex-spouse directly, but don’t want to deal with matters in Court. Whether it’s a matter of cost, privacy, or a desire to avoid the […]
When $1 Million is Not Enough
Third-party liability coverage is an important and mandatory component of any auto insurance policy in Alberta. It protects you and your assets if you are at fault in a motor vehicle accident. The most common coverage offered in Alberta is […]