In a recent case out of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, an Order was granted prohibiting the father from consuming alcohol of any quantities during his parenting time. This is not an uncommon provision for the Court to grant; in fact it often arises when there are concerns regarding any parent’s alcohol consumption. … Continue reading Alcohol, Parenting, and the Views of the Child
Year: 2018
Child Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Many people going through a separation or divorce often find the process and the law confusing and don’t know where to look for answers. One of the most common areas in which questions arise is around Child Support; many people want to know what it can be used for, how much they have to pay,… Continue reading Child Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions – Child Protection- Part 1
Frequently Asked Questions – Child Protection – Part 1 Q) A caseworker has asked to meet with me to discuss my children. Am I allowed to have someone present? A) Yes. Most caseworkers when they meet with you will have at least one other person present. This may be a colleague or a… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions – Child Protection- Part 1
Of Appeals and Arbitrations
In a recent case released by the Alberta Court of Appeal, Justice O’Ferrall added some clarity to questions surrounding the continuing jurisdiction of the Arbitration Act, RSA 2000, c A-43 once the Court of Queen’s Bench has confirmed an Arbitration Award in the form of an Order of the Court. In Anand v Anand, 2018 ABCA… Continue reading Of Appeals and Arbitrations
Bill C-78: Change Without Change
The federal government recently introduced Bill C-78 in May of this year – a Bill intended to amend the Divorce Act. This is not another attempt to substantively change the Divorce Act such as by previous failed attempts to create a presumption of “shared parenting” as the default starting position in any divorce with children. … Continue reading Bill C-78: Change Without Change
Revenge Porn – Options for Victims
We have previously written about Revenge Porn and some of the legal options available to victims of Revenge Porn, either under the Criminal Code of Canada, or by way of tort-like actions taken under relatively new Provincial Legislation, the Protecting Victims of Non-consensual Distribution of Intimate Images Act. However, while legal action under these two… Continue reading Revenge Porn – Options for Victims