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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

Child Support Obligations & COVID-19 Pt. 2

In a previous blog, we noted the difficulty presented to payors of child support by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic fallout. In particular, we identified that many individuals were losing their jobs and incomes due to the COVID-19 outbreak, yet were unable to seek any assistance from a court in varying their child… Continue reading Child Support Obligations & COVID-19 Pt. 2

Mincher Koeman Takes Additional Precautions in Light of COVID-19

Mincher Koeman is taking additional precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak to keep our staff and our clients safe. We recognize now, more than ever, clients will turn to us for advice and support at this difficult time, when families are facing the challenge of separating with the COVID-19 backdrop, strained relationships will become more strained… Continue reading Mincher Koeman Takes Additional Precautions in Light of COVID-19

First Nation Seeks Immediate Control Over Child Protection Matters

We have previously written about the federal government’s recent attempts to address longstanding issues with how child protection is handled across the country and the adverse impacts that have been felt by Canada’s First Nations. Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nation, Inuit, and Metis children, youth and families, received royal assent in 2019 and contained… Continue reading First Nation Seeks Immediate Control Over Child Protection Matters

BC Psychologist Faces Discipline for Role in Alberta Child Access Case

We have previously blogged about the harm that psychological evaluations can have in a custody and access matter. Recently, another psychologist has faced criticism and been forced to apologize for their comments in a family dispute that unfairly prejudiced the father in the matter. A One-Sided Assessment In this case, the parents of a young… Continue reading BC Psychologist Faces Discipline for Role in Alberta Child Access Case