September 14, 2017
Fall is here and that means school is back in session. The start of the fall semester usually fuels our city’s rental market as students come from all over to attend the Medicine Hat College. The arrival of students means […]
August 18, 2017
Parents never stop parenting. That phrase has been around for a long time and can usually be heard when a group of parents get together. The phrase, however, seems more applicable today due to the economic realities many Medicine Hat […]
July 13, 2017
Communicating effectively is important. We communicate to express ideas, arrive at truth, persuade others, and establish trust. To communicate effectively one must be mindful, alert, open, and responsive. Communication breakdowns inevitably lead to conflict; sometimes even legal conflict. Solving these […]
June 15, 2017
This Project is an initiative of local Alberta lawyers aimed at providing Albertans with access to the legal services they want, when they want them, at a price they can afford. You can find information about this Project and participating […]
May 18, 2017
For most of the last 20 years it has been the agreed upon practise to involve children in their parents’ divorce as little as possible. The thinking was that children were not good determiners of what was in their best […]
May 1, 2017
Most of us are aware of Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) as they are highly promoted by our financial institutions. There is a lesser known registered plan which can be of great assitance in […]
March 16, 2017
As a lawyer in Medicine Hat practicing in Estate Administration, this question comes up fairly regularly. There are a variety of reasons why an executor wants to sell a home promptly after the deceased’s passing. There may be an offer […]
February 16, 2017
Last month’s article provided information about what happens when a person stands in the place of a parent with their partner’s child or children. The article listed the factors that the Court looks at to decide whether or not an […]
January 16, 2017
Family lawyers are always pleased to see clients when they are entering into a new relationship. Meeting with these clients gives us the opportunity to discuss possible outcomes which can arise when they are involved in a new relationship. One […]
December 9, 2016
Grandparents in Medicine Hat annually face the burning question: what do we give to our grandchildren at Christmas or on their birthday? Although not soft and cuddly like sleepers or a stuffed animal, and it will take time it before […]