Emotional Readiness: An Elusive Factor in Attaining Settlement
Kathryn Tweedie
As a family law lawyer, one of the most common questions I am asked at the initial stages of a separation and/or divorce is […]
Am I Common Law in Canada?
In the recent decision of Giesbrecht v. Schreiner from the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench, the Court reviewed the indicia of what it means to […]
Why Good Fences (and Facebook Privacy Settings) Make Good Neighbours
We’ve all experienced and know the frustration of dealing with a nasty neighbour. However, the Supreme Court of British Columbia recently found a woman liable to pay her neighbour […]
Choosing a School in the Best Interests of the Child
In a separation, the decision of where to send children to school can be one of the most important decisions for parents. Consequently, […]
Sexual Assault – Assault or Battery and Limitation Periods
The Alberta government has introduced legislation – Bill 2 – that has eliminated limitation periods for claims which involve sexual assault or battery. A […]
Engagement Rings: To Have and To Hold – and To Keep?
The Matrimonial Property Act (the “Act”) sets out how property is to be distributed between married spouses in Alberta upon their separation or divorce. […]
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