At Mincher Koeman we understand that children are important. We have designed a child friendly interview room to ensure clients with young verbal children can attend at our offices, without the added stress of finding childcare. Our child focused room has movies, Play Station, books, a colouring station and toys to keep your children occupied… Continue reading Mincher Koeman – A Child Focused Firm
Category: Parenting
Final or Interim Orders: The Confusion Continues
It’s a recurring theme that lawyers often address – whether an order of the Court is interim or final in nature. While it is usually clear and understood in any application whether the Court is making an interim or a final order, it is not always the case that this is specifically clarified on the… Continue reading Final or Interim Orders: The Confusion Continues
Drug Testing and Parenting
We have previously discussed drug testing in the context of family law matters before the Courts, setting out that the Courts have historically taken a zero tolerance policy when it comes to drug use and parenting. A recent case from the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta only reinforces the Court’s position on drug testing.… Continue reading Drug Testing and Parenting
Mincher Koeman LLP – Now Teaching the Parenting After Separation High Conflict Course
In Alberta, divorcing parties with children under the age of 18 are required to take the Parenting After Separation (PAS) course before they are able to file for Divorce. While unmarried parents of children are not required to take the PAS course when separating, if either party wishes to bring an application for a parenting… Continue reading Mincher Koeman LLP – Now Teaching the Parenting After Separation High Conflict Course
Lace up your shoes….
“A voice, not a choice” is a common refrain that is used by the Courts, family law lawyer, and experts when it comes to discussing children’s views on parenting arrangements. What this really means is that the Courts have accepted that, come a certain age, it may be relevant to hear a child’s views in… Continue reading Lace up your shoes….
Mincher Koeman Family Friendly Interview Room
Parents who need to attend with Children At Mincher Koeman we understand in the early stages of separation, the little details are the ones that make life difficult and overwhelming. We understand that parents with small children may need to bring them when they attend to meet with their family law lawyer and yet, this… Continue reading Mincher Koeman Family Friendly Interview Room