Litigation may be a necessary step for individuals involved in family law disputes, especially if they have been unable to resolve their matter through alternative methods like mediation or arbitration. Litigation can be effective in such situations as it does not require the parties to agree but instead imposes a decision on the parties based… Continue reading Alberta Woman Denied Access to Daughter Despite Parenting Order
Category: Emergency Protection Orders
Nearly One Year After Enactment, Some Albertans Say Clare’s Law Needs Improvement
Last April, we wrote about the enactment of Clare’s Law, otherwise known by the name the Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence Act, in Alberta. Clare’s Law is a piece of legislation with its origins in the United Kingdom, named for a woman who was killed by her partner, who, unbeknownst to her, had a… Continue reading Nearly One Year After Enactment, Some Albertans Say Clare’s Law Needs Improvement
“Clare’s Law” Enacted in Alberta to Assist Potential Victims of Domestic Violence
The dangers faced by those violent relationships are far too well-known. So much so that the provincial government established Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee in 2013 to study the trends and risk factors when domestic violence leads to death. In a study, the Committee found that there were over 160 deaths in the province… Continue reading “Clare’s Law” Enacted in Alberta to Assist Potential Victims of Domestic Violence
Parents Asked to Keep Mum About Historical Abuse in Family Law Proceedings
Just recently, we wrote a post about the family law concept of ‘parental alienation’. This is when one parent deliberately attempts to manipulate their child or children in order to engender negative feelings towards their other parent. While parents going through a divorce (or even years afterward) may occasionally express frustration with their former spouse,… Continue reading Parents Asked to Keep Mum About Historical Abuse in Family Law Proceedings
Emergency Protection Orders on the Rise During COVID-19
While Canadians have largely been staying at home since mid-March in order to promote public safety during the COVID pandemic, staying at home hasn’t been the safe option for many. A byproduct of staying indoors has unfortunately been an increase in domestic violence in many areas of the country. As a result, there has also… Continue reading Emergency Protection Orders on the Rise During 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