Fairness in the Justice System: What Are Costs?
The Canadian legal system is an inherently confrontational system. One party has a grievance against the other and they need the justice system to tell them how to resolve the issue. These grievances may fall within a wide range of […]
How are Personal Injury Claims for Children Different?
Navigating a personal injury claim can be complicated. It can be especially complicated when the injured party is a child. The key differences when proceeding with a personal injury claim when the injured party is a child include the litigation […]
Capacity to Litigate and Appointing a Litigation Representative in Alberta
One may suspect that capacity issues rarely arise outside of estate matters. This assumption, however, would be incorrect. Issues regarding capacity to instruct counsel can arise in any type of legal matter including family, personal injury, and beyond.
The Alberta Rules […]
How Do I Know If I Have an Injury Claim?
If you have been injured in an accident in Alberta and have suffered losses, you may be entitled to compensation.
The Key Questions to Assess if You Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim
You will need to discuss the precise circumstances of […]
Peters v Atchooay is a New Case from the Court of Appeal that Changes the Landscape of Child Support in Alberta
In this recent decision from the Alberta Court of Appeal, written by Justice Pentelchuk and concurred by Justices Paperny, Watson, Greckol, and Feehan, the Courts revisit the test for determining parents’ income for the purposes of child support.
Prior to […]
Parenting Exchanges When You and Your Ex Live in Different Locations
Parenting with your ex-partner can be tough, and the difficulties associated with parenting are exacerbated when you and your co-parent live in different provinces, or even different countries.
Generally, when co-parents live in the same city exchanges of the child for […]
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