When Children are Involved, Disclosure Obligations Don’t End Upon Divorce
In every child support order granted by the Courts in Alberta, it is necessary to include the following clause:
Each party shall provide the other party with a complete copy of his or her income tax return and any notices […]
Determining Income: Self Employed Spouse
When determining the amount of child or spousal support an individual is entitled to from a former spouse, we refer to Income Tax Returns and Notices of Assessment. Generally, an individual’s Line 150 is reflective of the amount of […]
U-Turn U-Lose
Case Summary: Dirk v Toews, 2019 ABQB 176
In the recent decision of Dirk v Toews, 2019 ABQB 176, the Honourable Madam Justice Janice R. Ashcroft considered the liability of two parties involved in a motorcycle collision near Medicine Hat, […]
Requesting a Child and Family Services File
A guardian may request disclosure of records enclosed in a Child and Family Services file pursuant to section 126(1)(b) of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, RSA 2000, c C-12 (“CYFEA”). Failing which, or in the alternative, […]
Bill 28 – Child Support Changes
On December 11, 2018, Bill 28 – the Family Statutes Amendment Act – received Royal Assent by the Justice and Solicitor General.
Bill 28 involves a number of significant changes to family law that will include: new property division […]
The “Dragon’s Den” of Online Evidence
In Plese v Herjavec, 2015 ONSC 7572, the husband, Robert Herjavec (who is, notably, a star on the popular television show, Dragon’s Den) argued against “online” evidence, which indicated that his income and net worth were much higher […]
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