The Court’s Discretion – Advance/Interim Costs
Aida Rafie
The Alberta decision of Lakhoo v. Lakhoo 2015 ABQB 357 is a recent example of the Court’s application of Rule 12.36 of the […]
Dowry Dispute
A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal (Abdollahpour v. Banifatemi, 2015 ONCA 834) dealt with the issue of dowry in the context of property division in divorce proceedings. […]
Agricultural Assets – The Farm Divorce
Alberta is a province with deep agricultural roots. Though most of us are well aware of this, many of us do not truly understand the culture or day to day operations of our agriculture community and way […]
Tax Changes to Testamentary Trusts
Testamentary Trusts are a valuable tool used in estate planning – they allow individuals to financially protect their beneficiary (such as a spouse or a child), they […]
Vogel LLP Names New Managing Partner
Vogel LLP is pleased to announce that Medina Shatz has been named Managing Partner, effective January 1. Medina has been with Vogel LLP since 2002, and has been a Partner since 2012.
Professional Athletes and Support Awards
Two recent high profile support cases involving professional athletes have highlighted how the courts deal with high income earners. National Hockey League star Duncan Keith recently had […]