At Mincher Koeman, we understand that when people are in the process of separating and dismantling their relationship, their world is in turmoil. They need to retain a firm that understands that and will work with them to make the process move smoothly and swiftly. We understand that any delay in the process of separating… Continue reading Mincher Koeman: A Modern Client Experience
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Canada’s Home Buyer’s Program & The Recently Divorced
With housing prices what they are across the country, people wanting to enter the housing market are generally looking for any opportunity for assistance that they can find. Many have made use of Canada’s Home Buyer’s Program, which enables those with retirement savings to access a portion of their RRSP in order to withdraw funds… Continue reading Canada’s Home Buyer’s Program & The Recently Divorced
Double Dipping & Support Valuation
One of the more complex issues a couple will face when divorcing or ending a common-law relationship is that of sorting out support obligations and equalizing the value of the net family property. A particularly complex issue around determining spousal support is that of ‘double-dipping’ with respect to income earned from property that has already… Continue reading Double Dipping & Support Valuation
Inconsistencies in Initial Custody Hearings in Alberta
When a child is apprehended in Alberta and the Director of Children’s Services determines that the child should remain in their custody pending an investigation, the Director must file what is known as an Initial Custody Application. If the child’s parent or guardian opposes the application, there will be an Initial Custody Hearing pursuant to… Continue reading Inconsistencies in Initial Custody Hearings in Alberta
Congratulations & Welcome to Our Newest Associate, Zolani Ncube
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
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?