Family Law

The law about the division of property between separating common-law couples in Canada has long been a source of confusion.  Many, if […]

In May, the Federal Minister of Justice, introduced a Bill to amend the Divorce Act.   According to the Department of Justice, the […]

Lawyers are often faced with common questions from clients: “If I add my child as a joint owner to my asset, can […]

How much input should your children have into your post-divorce parenting plan?  When I first started practising family law, the conventional wisdom […]

For most of the last 20 years it has been the agreed upon practise to involve children in their parents’ divorce as […]

Most of us are aware of Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) as they are highly promoted […]

Last month’s article provided information about what happens when a person stands in the place of a parent with their partner’s child […]

Family lawyers are always pleased to see clients when they are entering into a new relationship.  Meeting with these clients gives us […]

Grandparents in Medicine Hat annually face the burning question: what do we give to our grandchildren at Christmas or on their birthday? […]

When I started writing this article, I was worried my parents might read this and think I cannot wait for them to […]