The Alberta Court of Appeal recently released the decision, Lenz v. Sculptoreanu, 2016 ABCA 111. The appellate court per curiam holds that an Emergency Protection Order under the Protection Against Family Violence Act is not available to all persons in an intimate relationship if they do not or have not resided together and their relationship… Continue reading Recent Cases – Lenz v. Sculptoreanu, 2016 ABCA 111
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Communication is Crucial During your Divorce or Separation
Good communication is essential during a divorce or separation and it can often make the process easier and cheaper. Communication is the key to moving things forward. If you don’t communicate, proceedings can take months or even years. In addition, costs will escalate and you may loose control of any decisions. If the matter escalates… Continue reading Communication is Crucial During your Divorce or Separation
Divorce and Your Taxes
When you separate or obtain a divorce, each party must file taxes separately from each other. You are considered separated by the CRA when you have lived separate and apart from your spouse or common law partner for more than 90 days due to the breakdown of a relationship. The CRA definition of “separation” is… Continue reading Divorce and Your Taxes
International Custody – The Hague Convention
International Custody – Hague Convention In Canada, when two people have a child they both have equal rights to the child, even if they are not married. That means that if you live with your child and there has been no custody order, you likely have custody of your child. Having custody means having the… Continue reading International Custody – The Hague Convention
I’m Done: Take Control of Your High Conflict Divorce. A must read……
I’m Done: Take Control of Your High Conflict Divorce, by Andrea LaRochelle