PN2: NOT a Bright Line Rule
A recent Court of Appeal case in Alberta, LAS v. WRS, 2019 ABCA 65, brought up an important point regarding the court’s application of the rules set out in Family Law Practice Note 2.
This appeal case concerned the […]
Understanding “Legalese”: A Quick Lesson on Common Legal Terms
If you are or have been engaged in any sort of legal proceeding, it’s likely that you have been exposed to what is often called “legalese”, or, in other words, formal legal wording that is often difficult to understand. […]
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, […]
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