Mincher Koeman is thrilled to congratulate Zolani Ncube on her call to the Alberta Bar and welcome her as our newest associate. Zolani joined the firm as a Student-at-Law and quickly developed a passion for working on child welfare matters, particularly issues dealing with Hague Convention applications as well as the placement of First Nation… Continue reading Congratulations & Welcome to Our Newest Associate, Zolani Ncube
Year: 2019
Do Psychological Evaluations in Custody Matters Do More Harm Than Good?
This is the question being asked by a number of critics of the current practice across Canada to have psychologists assess the children and parents involved in a custody dispute. Some say that this practice, rather than shedding important light on matters pertinent to the court’s decision to award custody, can actually be detrimental to… Continue reading Do Psychological Evaluations in Custody Matters Do More Harm Than Good?
Calgary Man Faces Jail Time and Civil Suit for Posting Revenge Porn
A Calgary man is facing jail time and a civil suit for posting an intimate video of an ex-girlfriend to an online gossip site based in the United States. What is Revenge Porn? Revenge porn, the posting of intimate photos or videos of a sexual nature to publically accessible media or websites, without the consent… Continue reading Calgary Man Faces Jail Time and Civil Suit for Posting Revenge Porn
Should A Parent’s Access to Their Children Differ From Child to Child?
When spouses divorce and they share multiple children, most people would assume that a parent’s access to one child would equal their access to another. However, that may not always be the case. Canadian courts must strike a delicate balance between two (sometimes) opposing concepts: the best interests of the child, and what is known… Continue reading Should A Parent’s Access to Their Children Differ From Child to Child?
Revisiting Spousal Support Obligations in Light of Material Change
Entitlement to, and the quantum of, spousal support is generally determined at the time of a divorce proceeding. However, life is full of change, and the circumstances that were applicable to the parties at the time of the divorce may diverge considerably after the fact. One party may lose the ability to work or secure… Continue reading Revisiting Spousal Support Obligations in Light of Material Change
An Overview of Existing and Coming Changes Under the Family Statutes Amendment Act
The Family Statutes Amendment Act (the “FSAA”) came into force in Alberta in December of last year. The passing of the FSAA means a number of changes to family law legislation in the province. Below, we provide an overview of the significant changes that either have already come into effect or will be soon. Property… Continue reading An Overview of Existing and Coming Changes Under the Family Statutes Amendment Act