Alberta Recognizes New Tort, Public Disclosure of Private Facts

We have previously written about the scourge of revenge porn and the mental impact it can have on victims who have had their most intimate images and videos shared online without their consent. Part of the issue with revenge porn that makes it so insidious is the fact that it can be extremely difficult to… Continue reading Alberta Recognizes New Tort, Public Disclosure of Private Facts

Mother Successfully Appeals Cost and Support Awards

In a recent decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA), a mother successfully appealed a set of orders made by a case management judge in her former spouse’s favour. In determining ongoing support owed to the mother by her former partner, the judge found multiple reasons to reduce or cancel the support payable by… Continue reading Mother Successfully Appeals Cost and Support Awards