Ex Parte Apprehensions of Children

It is an unfortunate reality that in our society there are times when it becomes necessary for government agencies to intervene with families and, for their protection, remove children from the custody of their parents.  In Alberta, such intervention is governed by through the Child Youth & Family Enhancement Act (the “CYFEA”).  Under section 19 of this… Continue reading Ex Parte Apprehensions of Children

Emergency Protection Orders – The Myths and Realities- From a Victims Perspective

If a family member is violent towards you, you can apply for an Emergency Protection Order. Violence can include damaging property, being injured by the other person, being intimidated by them or threatened by them. It can also include stalking forced confinement and sexual abuse. If you are subject to this type of behaviour you… Continue reading Emergency Protection Orders – The Myths and Realities- From a Victims Perspective

Emergency Protection Orders – The Myths and Realities- From an Alleged Perpetrators Perspective

If a family member believes that you are being violent towards them, they can apply for an Emergency Protection Order. Violence can include damaging property, injuring the other person, intimidating them or threatening them. It can also include stalking forced confinement and sexual abuse. The other side can apply to the court ex parte for… Continue reading Emergency Protection Orders – The Myths and Realities- From an Alleged Perpetrators Perspective

Double-Dipping and Child Support

If you’re paying spousal support, you may have heard of a concern about avoiding “double dipping”.  This typically arises when parties to a Divorce divide their matrimonial property, and income is then subsequently determined for the purposes of paying spousal support.  If the payor spouse derives income from the assets they received after division of… Continue reading Double-Dipping and Child Support