Chateauvert v Chateauvert, 2018 ABQB 2 Couples going through a separation—whether married or not—must typically resolve financial and property issues. Ordinarily, this involves exchanging financial disclosure. The very recent decision of Chief Justice M.T. Moreau in Chateauvert v Chateauvert, 2018 ABQB 2 is a significant example of why careful exchange of full financial disclosure is… Continue reading Chateauvert v. Chateauvert – Disclosure and Diligence go hand in hand
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Mincher Koeman Family Friendly Interview Room
Parents who need to attend with Children At Mincher Koeman we understand in the early stages of separation, the little details are the ones that make life difficult and overwhelming. We understand that parents with small children may need to bring them when they attend to meet with their family law lawyer and yet, this… Continue reading Mincher Koeman Family Friendly Interview Room
Team MK – Who Are We?
“Suits Optional; Talent Required.” It’s become our informal motto, but what does it mean for you? At Mincher Koeman, we believe in a different model for a family law firm. Family law is unlike most other areas of law; at its root, it is about people. It is about helping people navigate through one of… Continue reading Team MK – Who Are We?
To Litigate or Mediate – That is the Question.
Any person with a Family Law matter has a range of options available to them to help them resolve their dispute. Parties can; Sit around the kitchen table and draw up an agreement; Engage in a settlement negotiation with the assistance of their lawyer; Attend mediation; Participate in a Judicial Dispute resolution process in the… Continue reading To Litigate or Mediate – That is the Question.
Revenge Porn – A Landmark Case from the UK
As more and more people are fighting back against exes posting “revenge porn” online, the Courts, the media, and society are taking more notice. Just this week in the United Kingdom, an online celebrity won a significant case against her ex-boyfriend after he posted sexually explicit videos of her on the internet. The Government of… Continue reading Revenge Porn – A Landmark Case from the UK
Mincher Koeman Family Law Chambers Welcomes Alin Mayer
Lynsey and Andrew are pleased to welcome Alin Mayer to Mincher Koeman Family Law Chambers. Alin joined Mincher Koeman Family Law Chambers as an associate in October 2017 after practicing Criminal Defence since her call to the Alberta Bar in 2016. In 2015, Alin received her Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary where she… Continue reading Mincher Koeman Family Law Chambers Welcomes Alin Mayer