Family law disputes can take a toll on the participants for many reasons, including the time and energy required to participate in ongoing litigation or arbitration with a former spouse. However, these disputes can also have a significant financial impact on the respective parties. When the matter covers a wide range of issues, or the… Continue reading Family Litigation Costs in Alberta: What You Should Know
Category: Litigation
Alberta Woman Denied Access to Daughter Despite Parenting Order
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
Birth Mother Seeks to Set Adoption Order Aside for Fraud
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
Family Decision Results in Oppression Claim Against Husband
When a marriage ends, the parties must determine issues such as the division of family property, child support, and spousal support. In an effort to equalize the parties in terms of assets after a divorce, courts will often require one spouse to make an equalization payment to the other. Business interests can further complicate matters,… Continue reading Family Decision Results in Oppression Claim Against Husband
Family Law Courts Fear False Evidence Increase in Digital Hearings
With restrictions in place across much of the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital space has been indispensable in allowing much of society to continue to move forward. In the legal realm, many hearings have transitioned from the courtroom to video conferences, using technology such as Zoom. While this has been… Continue reading Family Law Courts Fear False Evidence Increase in Digital Hearings
The Challenges Facing Self-Represented Parties in Family Court
When a person finds themselves in a legal dispute requiring litigation, one of their first steps will almost always be to retain a lawyer to represent their interests. Lawyers not only strategize on how best to advocate for their client’s interests and communicate those interests in court, but they also help their clients navigate the… Continue reading The Challenges Facing Self-Represented Parties in Family Court