As Canada has been grappling with the horrific discoveries of mass unmarked graves at the former sites of various residential schools, there have been calls for numerous supports and actions from government officials. While the dark history of these schools has been a subject of discussion for decades now, these recent discoveries have shone a… Continue reading Recent Federal and Provincial Initiatives to Boost First Nations Support
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Bitter Divorce Proceedings Lead to Workplace Discipline, Criminal Charges
High conflict divorce proceedings can sometimes lead people to act in ways they may not have otherwise, engaging in tactics designed to hurt or inconvenience their former spouse and/or co-parent. This behaviour can have serious repercussions, not only on decisions with respect to family law matters but in other areas of one’s life as well.… Continue reading Bitter Divorce Proceedings Lead to Workplace Discipline, Criminal Charges
Balancing the Best Interests of a Child With Allegations of Family Violence
Earlier this year, we wrote about changes to the federal Divorce Act coming into effect this month, including a prioritization of the best interests of the child in all parenting matters, as well as an increased focus on concerns around family violence. While these goals may seem to be aligned; after all, one would assume… Continue reading Balancing the Best Interests of a Child With Allegations of Family Violence
Mincher Koeman Welcomes Associate Jay Moch, Expands Practice Areas
Mincher Koeman recently welcomed a new associate to our ranks and will soon be expanding our service areas into the assisted reproduction field. Introducing Jay Moch, a Family Lawyer Focusing on LGBTQ2SIA+ Issues Jay was born and raised in Calgary. Prior to joining our firm, Jay attended both undergraduate studies and law school at the… Continue reading Mincher Koeman Welcomes Associate Jay Moch, Expands Practice Areas
Man Submits Nude Photos as Evidence in Mobility Case
Family disputes can become highly emotional, very quickly. Particularly when children are involved, parents may be tempted to resort to tactics that are not in their best interest, driven by emotion rather than common sense. A recent emergency hearing about the issue of parental mobility made headlines after a father submitted an affidavit to his… Continue reading Man Submits Nude Photos as Evidence in Mobility Case
Alberta Man Still Married After Paralegal Fails to File Divorce
When it comes to the law, even a ‘simple’ transaction can become complicated due to the paperwork, court filing requirements, and strict limitation periods involved. With divorce specifically, there are so many potential issues involved, including property division, child and spousal support concerns, and parenting matters, that it can quickly overwhelm anyone looking to manage… Continue reading Alberta Man Still Married After Paralegal Fails to File Divorce