So, who gets the pets? Every pet owner would likely agree that our furry friends are considered part of the family. Divorcing and separating pet owners face unique challenges. For all of you COVID puppy owners out there, you know that dogs come at a major expense and...
In February, I asked and answered, “What happens when he’s just not that into you?” (see Ross v Doehl). This month, the Alberta Court of Appeal answered the question, “What happens when he’s into you both?” The facts in Mitchell v Reykdal, 2022 ABCA 105 are somewhat...
What happens when he’s just not that into you? The answer, according to Justice Jones of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, is that you can rely on what is said and done. In Ross v Doehl, one party was clearly committed to the relationship. The other, was not....
Family day weekend is a break that the children look forward every Winter. Often it involves heading to the family vacation home and getting in some R&R, skiing, boardgames and quality time with the ones you love. For recently separated or divorced parents, the...
We are seeing a rising trend of “grey divorces” in family law: elderly couples separating after a long-term marriage. With that comes the question of whether spousal support ends at retirement? The answer to this question turns to the merits of each case. Many payors...
