Striking a Balance with Maintenance and Support
A family member of a deceased person may apply for maintenance and support from the deceased person’s estate pursuant to Part 5 of the Wills and Succession Act, SA 2010, c W-12.2.
For the purpose of making an application […]
Can I Disinherit My Children?
Common sense dictates that every individual should be able to dispose of their property upon death how they see fit. However, the law in this area is not quite this simple.
While the law generally allows a person to choose […]
The AIP – Not Just a Good Time
This case summary has been taken from the Vogel LLP Top 5 Quarterly Family Law Review, organized by Aida A. Rafie each month. Click here to subscribe!
In Corlett […]
Posthumous Reproduction: Life after Death?
A Federal Judge in New York recently ruled that the parents of a 21-year-old, who was fatally injured in a skiing accident earlier this year, could use their deceased son’s frozen sperm to attempt to produce a child. The […]
E-Scooters Land in Calgary
A large fleet of electric-powered shareable scooters has arrived in Calgary. Much like a car share program, these e-scooters are easy to rent, use, and leave for the next rider to enjoy. Powered by an electric motor, e-scooters allow the […]
Changing a Parenting Order in Regular Chambers
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench Family Law Practice Note 2 sets out the requirements for filing an Application to be heard in Family Law Regular Chambers. Except in cases of urgency, the Court will not hear Applications for […]
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