When violence or threatening behaviour occurs between family members, the victim of family violence can apply for an Emergency Protection Order (also commonly referred to as an EPO) under the Protection Against Family Violence Act R.S.A. 2000 C. P-27. An EPO is a court order that sets protective measures immediately in place against the person… Continue reading Emergency Protection Orders: What You Need to Know
Year: 2017
Policy Shifts Recommended on Common Law Property Division
One of the great contrasts that exists in Family Law in Alberta is the difference in treatment given to how common law couples divide their property upon separation. For married couples in Alberta, upon divorce, their rights and obligations are set out according to the Matrimonial Property Act, legislation that governs how property should be… Continue reading Policy Shifts Recommended on Common Law Property Division
Disclosure Obligations in Family Law
A cornerstone of family law cases is the requirement for full exchange of financial information between the parties. Each party must disclose all information about their financial position, including all debts, assets, company information, accounts held with third parties, and so on. Parties will not be able to work out a meaningful settlement of all… Continue reading Disclosure Obligations in Family Law
Preparing for an Initial Custody Hearing
An Initial Custody Hearing is the first opportunity parents have to challenge the Director of Child and Family Services (Director) evidence surrounding the apprehension of their child. This hearing is heard 42 days after a child is apprehended. The Director will have their own lawyer and will be prepared for this hearing. What do you… Continue reading Preparing for an Initial Custody Hearing
Careers at Mincher Koeman Family Law Chambers – Join our Family
Talent REQUIRED, Suits OPTIONAL Practicing in the area of family law is challenging and demanding. We work with clients who have been involved in difficult and stressful situations, sometimes for many years. Family law clients expect Counsel to be competent, experienced and attuned to their specific needs. That is why at Mincher Koeman we are… Continue reading Careers at Mincher Koeman Family Law Chambers – Join our Family
Secretly Recording your Ex – To Record or Not to Record.
In a society rife with smartphones and other recording devices, parties in family disputes often resort to secretly recording their ex in an attempt to gain evidence of alleged wrong-doing and to strengthen their own case. The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta in a recent case – St. Croix v St. Croix, 2017 ABQB 490,… Continue reading Secretly Recording your Ex – To Record or Not to Record.