Many families in Alberta look to alternative routes to becoming parents when traditional efforts do not work or are not possible. For example, many members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community seek parenthood through means such as surrogacy, the donation of reproductive materials, or adoption. In addition, Alberta’s foster parent system can also lead to permanent adoption… Continue reading Birth Mother Seeks to Set Adoption Order Aside for Fraud
Category: Fertility & Surrogacy
Lack of Clarity in Surrogacy Arrangement Leads to Litigation
Assisted reproduction, including surrogacy or the use of donated materials, is a wonderful thing, allowing people who would otherwise not be able to bear children to become parents. However, it also raises several legal issues, which are further compounded due to the extremely personal nature of this area of the law. Parental roles can be… Continue reading Lack of Clarity in Surrogacy Arrangement Leads to Litigation
Happy Calgary Pride!
Calgary Pride is in full swing, having kicked off on August 27, and running through Monday, September 6th. As a family law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive services to Calgary’s LGBTQIA2S+ community, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some family-friendly events available at this year’s celebration: Reading With Royalty, hosted in partnership with… Continue reading Happy Calgary Pride!
Mincher Koeman Welcomes Associate Jay Moch, Expands Practice Areas
Mincher Koeman recently welcomed a new associate to our ranks and will soon be expanding our service areas into the assisted reproduction field. Introducing Jay Moch, a Family Lawyer Focusing on LGBTQ2SIA+ Issues Jay was born and raised in Calgary. Prior to joining our firm, Jay attended both undergraduate studies and law school at the… Continue reading Mincher Koeman Welcomes Associate Jay Moch, Expands Practice Areas