May 25, 2010
One of the most difficult negotiations that spouses undertake after they separate is around the issue of spousal support. This issue is […]
April 19, 2010
When parents separate or divorce, it is the responsibility of both parents to contribute to the financial needs of their children In […]
March 21, 2010
Introduction There are some things worse than death and one of them is how you get there. Losing your mental capacity to […]
February 21, 2010
This article will focus on what to consider when your beneficiaries, (the parties who you will leave your estate to), and your […]
January 24, 2010
When you create your estate plan, you generally face 3 decisions: 1) What are your assets you want distributed through your will […]
December 14, 2009
December is a great time of year to both reflect on the past year and look forward to the next. This concept […]
November 23, 2009
The question of land use in Alberta has quite a history. For most Albertans, one thinks of the tar sands and, in […]
October 15, 2009
The Court of Queen’s Bench In previous editions of this column, I described how Canada’s Courts are structured in a hierarchy and […]
September 16, 2009
Introduction In the last edition of this column, I described how Canada’s Courts are structured in a hierarchy and how the Supreme […]
August 24, 2009
Introduction The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Beverley McLachlin, P.C. has noted “A strong and independent judiciary guarantees that […]