Category: Divorce

Canadian Courts & the Enforcement of Foreign Wedding Contracts

In Canada, it is very common for couples getting married, or even moving in together, to create a contract setting out how their property will be treated should they split in the future. So long as the contract meets the standards for a valid contract in each province, most would be enforceable across provincial borders… Continue reading Canadian Courts & the Enforcement of Foreign Wedding Contracts

Mediation and COVID -19: Pick your Mediator Carefully

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that is strongly recommended by the Courts in Alberta.  Parties to litigation, including divorce matters, have an obligation under the Rules of Court to engage in alternative forms of resolution with the aim of settling matters without the need for the courts.  However, such a requirement does not… Continue reading Mediation and COVID -19: Pick your Mediator Carefully

Matrimonial Property in the Time of COVID-19

As a general principle, the justice system emphasizes the timely resolution of legal matters; in fact, such is a foundational principle of the Alberta Rules of Court. Under these Rules, litigants and their counsel are obligated to take steps and act in a manner that furthers the following tenets: to facilitate the quickest means of… Continue reading Matrimonial Property in the Time of COVID-19

The Courts, COVID-19 & How to Progress Your Family Matter at This Time

On March 15th, 2020, following Provincial Guidelines to address the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) the Alberta Provincial Courts, Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, and the Alberta Court of Appeal announced a suspension of the majority of sittings, effective immediately. What this means is that certain cases cannot be brought into court, and those matters already… Continue reading The Courts, COVID-19 & How to Progress Your Family Matter at This Time

COVID 19 & Self-Isolating In the Midst of a Relationship Breakdown

This is an extremely taxing time for us all. Individuals are worried about the risk of illness, the uncertainty of employment and investments, how to occupy and homeschool children, all while trying to work. All of these factors can dramatically impact a relationship, but for some people whose relationship was already in trouble prior to… Continue reading COVID 19 & Self-Isolating In the Midst of a Relationship Breakdown