The Alberta Court of Appeal recently released the decision, Lenz v. Sculptoreanu, 2016 ABCA 111. The appellate court per curiam holds that an Emergency Protection Order under the Protection Against Family Violence Act is not available to all persons in an intimate relationship if they do not or have not resided together and their relationship… Continue reading Recent Cases – Lenz v. Sculptoreanu, 2016 ABCA 111
Year: 2016
Recent Case – McAlpine v. Leason, 2016 ABCA153
If you and your ex partner have children, and you wish to move away with the children, this is an important case from the Alberta Court of Appeal outlining the factors the court will consider. http://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abca/doc/2016/2016abca153/2016abca153.html?resultIndex=1 Should you require legal advise or representation regarding a mobility issue, please contact Calgary Divorce and Family Lawyer, Lynsey… Continue reading Recent Case – McAlpine v. Leason, 2016 ABCA153
Recent Cases – Kirschenman v. Kirschenman, 2016 ABQB 247
In this case Justice B.E. Mahoney provides a helpful overview of the principles governing an award of costs in a matrimonial proceeding, and where formal offers to settle have been made. http://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abqb/doc/2016/2016abqb247/2016abqb247.html I you need legal advice or representation with any family law matter, please contact Calgary Divorce and Family Lawyer at 587 356 1013… Continue reading Recent Cases – Kirschenman v. Kirschenman, 2016 ABQB 247
Communication is Crucial During your Divorce or Separation
Good communication is essential during a divorce or separation and it can often make the process easier and cheaper. Communication is the key to moving things forward. If you don’t communicate, proceedings can take months or even years. In addition, costs will escalate and you may loose control of any decisions. If the matter escalates… Continue reading Communication is Crucial During your Divorce or Separation
Divorce and Your Taxes
When you separate or obtain a divorce, each party must file taxes separately from each other. You are considered separated by the CRA when you have lived separate and apart from your spouse or common law partner for more than 90 days due to the breakdown of a relationship. The CRA definition of “separation” is… Continue reading Divorce and Your Taxes
Parenting After Separation
Parenting After Separation is a free 6-hour workshop offered jointly by Alberta Justice and the Court of Queen’s Bench at various locations throughout the province. Designed to help parents understand how separation or divorce affects them and their children. It offers suggestions about how to make positive parenting choices while living apart. Session Options •… Continue reading Parenting After Separation