At Mincher Koeman we have a saying- Talent Required, Suits Optional. We believe in this motto and this theme has carried through the design of our office. We have created a relaxed office environment that is casual and inviting. We understand that for many, attending a lawyers office could be overwhelming and intimidating and our… Continue reading Mincher Koeman LLP – Welcome to Our Office
Year: 2018
Mincher Koeman – A Child Focused Firm
At Mincher Koeman we understand that children are important. We have designed a child friendly interview room to ensure clients with young verbal children can attend at our offices, without the added stress of finding childcare. Our child focused room has movies, Play Station, books, a colouring station and toys to keep your children occupied… Continue reading Mincher Koeman – A Child Focused Firm
Final or Interim Orders: The Confusion Continues
It’s a recurring theme that lawyers often address – whether an order of the Court is interim or final in nature. While it is usually clear and understood in any application whether the Court is making an interim or a final order, it is not always the case that this is specifically clarified on the… Continue reading Final or Interim Orders: The Confusion Continues
Death and Child Support
In a recent decision from the Court of Queen’s Bench, Stalzer Estate v. Stalzer, [2018] A.J. No. 315 the Court held that the Estate of a deceased father could not claim retroactive child support against the living spouse. In Stalzer, the father had the primary care of his two underage children, while his adult child… Continue reading Death and Child Support
Go Team Pano!
Mincher Koeman LLP is proud to Sponsor the Team Panorama Ski Club. We believe that healthy, active pursuits for children are critical for their physical, mental, and emotional development. We also believe that involvement in sport and activity bring children and parents closer together and help create a lifelong bond of shared interests and activities. … Continue reading Go Team Pano!
Drug Testing and Parenting
We have previously discussed drug testing in the context of family law matters before the Courts, setting out that the Courts have historically taken a zero tolerance policy when it comes to drug use and parenting. A recent case from the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta only reinforces the Court’s position on drug testing.… Continue reading Drug Testing and Parenting