Mincher Koeman is proud to announce that its partner, Andrew Koeman, has been named to the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Following its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers – Recognizing Excellence for Over 40 Years “Best Lawyers was… Continue reading Andrew Koeman of Mincher Koeman Named to 2024 Best Lawyers™ List
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“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
Father Arrested for Contempt After Violating Orders Relating to Transgender Son
We previously discussed a case in which the divorced parents of a transgender minor disagreed over the child’s pursuit of medical treatment relating to their transition. The child, at the time 14-years-old, wanted to undergo hormone treatment at the suggestion of their medical team at the B.C. Children’s Hospital’s Gender Clinic. The mother supported her… Continue reading Father Arrested for Contempt After Violating Orders Relating to Transgender Son
Marriages, Births Down in Alberta While Divorces & Separations Increase
Back in March 2020, when most of us began spending much more time at home with family, many people lightheartedly speculated that divorces would increase due to the forced time together. According to a recent article from CBC News, this speculation appears to have become an unfortunate reality, although the reasons behind it may be… Continue reading Marriages, Births Down in Alberta While Divorces & Separations Increase
Polyamorous Relationship Complicates Parenting Amid COVID Protocols
There has been no shortage of parenting disputes related to the ever-changing COVID-19 protocols implemented throughout the country since March 2020. There have been disputes over whether a child should attend school in person, and how a parent’s adherence to social distancing and hygiene protocols should impact their ability to see their children. In a… Continue reading Polyamorous Relationship Complicates Parenting Amid COVID Protocols
Study Shows Child Marriage a Concern in Canadian Communities
In Canada, the legal age of consent for marriage is 18, however, many provinces have exceptions for those aged 16 and 17 if they have permission from parents and legal guardians. Marriage under 16 is illegal across the country, even if all parties consent. Despite the law, a recent study conducted out of Mcgill University… Continue reading Study Shows Child Marriage a Concern in Canadian Communities