In a previous blog, we discussed the narrow list of reasons for which an annulment will be granted in the province. Among the reasons was the fact that one or both spouses in the marriage was unable to consummate the marriage. While non-consummation of a marriage is one of the factors determining eligibility, it should… Continue reading Alberta Court Clarifies Consummation Requirement for Marriage Annulment
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Province Proposes Changes to Alberta’s Adoption Process
On November 16th, the government of Alberta introduced legislative reforms to make the adoption process in the province simpler for adoptees, birth parents and prospective adoptive families. Through Bill 48, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act 2020, (No. 2), the province plans to implement several changes to the current process, which many feel creates unnecessary… Continue reading Province Proposes Changes to Alberta’s Adoption Process
BC Court Grants Annulment due to Sexual Difficulties
Unlike a divorce, which ends a marriage in the eyes of the law, an annulment is a legal process whereby the marriage is said to never have happened. While some people may think an annulment is something that a couple can do if they hastily enter into a wedding and regret their actions soon afterward.… Continue reading BC Court Grants Annulment due to Sexual Difficulties
Mother Denied Request to Install Indigenous Judge in Child Care Case
We have written in the past about the unique challenges First Nations families in Canada have and continue to face with respect to child protection matters and the manner in which these cases are handled by our federal and provincial governments. Canada has a long history of denying the importance of keeping Indigenous children in… Continue reading Mother Denied Request to Install Indigenous Judge in Child Care Case
A Broken System? NS Mother Faces New Setback Trying to Enforce Child Support
Obtaining an award for child support in court or through mediation or arbitration often seems like the final step in taking care of the children of divorce. Once the award is issued, this creates a legal obligation for the payor, and legal remedies for the payee if the payor fails to live up to their… Continue reading A Broken System? NS Mother Faces New Setback Trying to Enforce Child Support
Women with Children Disproportionately Affected by the Pandemic
In last week’s blog, we discussed the ways in which the various options for school restarting in the fall could impact shared parenting plans. This week, we continue our look at how the pandemic is taking a toll on parents by focusing on how mothers are facing a disproportionate struggle, and in many cases are… Continue reading Women with Children Disproportionately Affected by the Pandemic