A large part of a family lawyer’s practice involves negotiating, preparing, and providing legal advice on settlements and agreements. However, once a lawyer has engaged in representing a client in settlement discussions, or provided legal advice to a client on settlements or agreements, the role of the lawyer can rapidly transition from one of advocate… Continue reading When a Lawyer Becomes a Witness
Year: 2019
Josh & Jo are Getting a Divorce (Part 1)
This short video about Josh and Jo is Part 1 of our new video series that provides information about divorce and separation in Alberta. If you need legal advice about your family law matter, please contact Mincher Koeman at (403) 910 3000
Racine v. Woods – Rethinking the Importance of Culture and Heritage
The seminal case of Racine v. Woods from the Supreme Court has set the path for many indigenous children’s lives and their upbringing. However, is now the time to ask- is this case still good law? This case was decided in 1983, just after the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was introduced in 1982.… Continue reading Racine v. Woods – Rethinking the Importance of Culture and Heritage
The Gift of Gold
In certain cultures, it is common for the families of a future husband to give gifts of gold jewelry to the future wife, prior to the actual date of the marriage. Often these items of jewelry are family heirlooms that have been passed down through generations, and have sentimental value to the husband’s family. While… Continue reading The Gift of Gold
Josh and Jo are Getting a Divorce (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of our new video series explaining divorce and separation in Alberta.
Buyer Beware- The risk of using online child and spousal support calculators
In a previous blog post, we had cautioned against using online calculators for child and spousal support. It has become common for many websites to provide calculators for divorcing parties to use so as to determine what their child and spousal support obligations, or entitlement, might be. However, as we cautioned in our prior blog… Continue reading Buyer Beware- The risk of using online child and spousal support calculators