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The Biggest Neglected Liability For Your Business

What is the biggest potential liability for your business? When asked this question some people will list off things like competition, loss of market access, or theft of intellectual property.

Calgary Family Law 101: How to file your application

Generally, when going through a separation or divorce going to family law court should be your last resort.  However, some disagreements, for whatever reason, cannot be resolved without some intervention. 

NEWS | Access to justice: New models for legal services

There is a crisis in our court system. Legal representation is beyond the reach of many Canadians, especially in the family law courts.

Who gets the kids for the holidays?

Deciding on a Holiday parenting schedule can be very difficult. The Holiday season can be especially difficult to navigate for newly divorced or separated couples.

Varying Child Support Orders

Varying a child support order is a common application after separation and divorce which is often made to reduce the amount of child support being paid. 

Child Support for University Kids

A common issue for divorced or separated parents is how child support is supposed to work for children who have turned 18. 

B.C. judge tiptoes through divorce assets of decades long cannabis grow op

A BC Supreme Court judge has been placed in the difficult position of dividing assets in a divorce when the couple's "family business" for over two decades was illegal marijuana.

Why Some Separation Agreements Get Challenged

After a separation or divorce, the goal in a family law file often becomes entering into a binding separation agreement or divorce agreement.

Am I separated from my spouse?

One question that often arises is “am I separated?” On the face of it, this seems like a simple issue, but if you are living in the same home as your former spouse things can get confusing.

Don’t have a lawyer and facing an examination for discovery?

Examination for discovery in a family law case can be intimidating, especially if you don’t qualify for Legal Aid and have to represent yourself. However, with the right preparation