In a society rife with smartphones and other recording devices, parties in family disputes often resort to secretly recording their ex in an attempt to gain evidence of alleged wrong-doing and to strengthen their own case. The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta in a recent case – St. Croix v St. Croix, 2017 ABQB 490,… Continue reading Secretly Recording your Ex – To Record or Not to Record.
Category: Recent Cases
Self Help with Mobility Applications
In Csorba v. Csorba a recent case out of the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Court found itself considering the actions of a parent who had unilaterally relocated with a child from Calgary to Saskatoon. The parties had been married since 2009 and had a seven year old child together. On January1, 2017, the mother,… Continue reading Self Help with Mobility Applications
Recent Cases – Skoronski v. Hagel, [2017] A.J. No. 635
This case relates to the challenges of receiving disclosure from an opposing party. In Skoronskiv v. Hagel, 2017 ABPC 153, D. Mah Prov J orders 50% of the costs assessed to be paid by the lawyer personally, and 50% by the husband, for stonewalling regarding financial disclosure. If you need legal advice or representation with any… Continue reading Recent Cases – Skoronski v. Hagel, [2017] A.J. No. 635
Recent Cases – Lenz v. Sculptoreanu, 2016 ABCA 111
The Alberta Court of Appeal recently released the decision, Lenz v. Sculptoreanu, 2016 ABCA 111. The appellate court per curiam holds that an Emergency Protection Order under the Protection Against Family Violence Act is not available to all persons in an intimate relationship if they do not or have not resided together and their relationship… Continue reading Recent Cases – Lenz v. Sculptoreanu, 2016 ABCA 111
Recent Case – McAlpine v. Leason, 2016 ABCA153
If you and your ex partner have children, and you wish to move away with the children, this is an important case from the Alberta Court of Appeal outlining the factors the court will consider. http://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abca/doc/2016/2016abca153/2016abca153.html?resultIndex=1 Should you require legal advise or representation regarding a mobility issue, please contact Calgary Divorce and Family Lawyer, Lynsey… Continue reading Recent Case – McAlpine v. Leason, 2016 ABCA153
Recent Cases – Kirschenman v. Kirschenman, 2016 ABQB 247
In this case Justice B.E. Mahoney provides a helpful overview of the principles governing an award of costs in a matrimonial proceeding, and where formal offers to settle have been made. http://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abqb/doc/2016/2016abqb247/2016abqb247.html I you need legal advice or representation with any family law matter, please contact Calgary Divorce and Family Lawyer at 587 356 1013… Continue reading Recent Cases – Kirschenman v. Kirschenman, 2016 ABQB 247