So far in my life, no one has mistaken me for a yoga instructor. I have participated in yoga classes, I own a few pairs of Lululemon shorts, but admittedly am not very flexible. I appreciate yoga teachers as they […]
Getting served with Court documents can be very distressing. It is important, however, that you take action right away to ensure that no steps are taken in the litigation without your knowledge and that your position on the issues outlined […]
Spring is here and warmer weather is right around the corner (fingers crossed). This means our Southern Alberta ranchers are likely calving in full swing while our farmers are planning and prepping for their 2024 growing and grazing season. Part […]
You can probably picture the scene from a movie or TV show: a dimly lit room, large round table, with grieving family members and the serious lawyer at the head of the table reading out the last Will of the […]
If you have ever been involved in a family law matter, then chances are that you have heard the phrase “best interests of the child” before. But what does this mean, and how is it relevant to the Court? The […]
For many people who have gone through or are going through a separation, the last thing that they want to do is interact with their ex-partner. This is especially true in situations where there are allegations of violence within the […]
With Christmas coming I am reminded of some of the more unusual gifts I have given, or received over the years at gift exchanges at my office and my Rotary Club – some gifts include novelty boxing gloves, car reindeer […]
“And to my loyal dog Oakley, I leave…” While I have been a practicing lawyer in Medicine Hat since 1994, I have [thankfully] not seen a bequest in a Will made directly to the family pet. Pet legacies are rare […]
In my younger years, I recall hearing the song the name game, by Shirley Ellis [Soul Rocket. “Shirley Ellis – The Name Game” YouTube]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MJLi5_dyn0. It is the song where you take a person’s name, drop the first letter of […]
As I write this the Alberta Government is expected to ease pandemic restrictions and allow more businesses to re-open. If it does ease the restrictions, it will be a welcome relief. However, looser restrictions are not an excuse to be […]