Navigating Section 7 Expenses with A Co-Parent
The Federal Child Support Guidelines distinguishes between two types of child support: section 3 and section 7 child support. Section 3 child support is what can be referred to as base child support (to cover basic needs […]
Your Folks Were Right: Honesty Is the Best Policy & You Should Always Mind Your Manners
In 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”), in its seminal decision Bhasin v. Hrynew, formulated the new duty of honest performance which manifested from the organizing principle of good faith. The Court recognized that the duty […]
If There’s a Will There’s a Way: Family Maintenance and Support Claims
The law grants broad discretion for people to do as they please with their property after death. However, this does not mean that the loved ones of the deceased will be satisfied with the allocation of property. In […]
What are Capped Claims and How do They Work?
Did you know that some “minor” personal injuries suffered in Alberta are subject to a claim cap imposed by the provincial government?
Capped claims may affect the amount of compensation you can receive from at-fault parties if you are injured due […]
Rhetorical Excess in Family Litigation
It’s hard to imagine any other area of law which evokes more emotion and passion in its litigants than family law. Unfortunately, such emotion can often manifest itself if the most personal and offensive of attacks upon character, […]
When Should You Review Your Will?
Completing your Will is the first step to ensuring that your estate will be distributed according to your wishes; however, as circumstances change throughout your life, it is equally important to ensure that your Will is updated to […]