What is a Cost Award?In a court case, a cost award is a sum of money that a judge may order one party to pay to the other during or at the conclusion of a court case. The primary purpose for this is to help compensate the winning party for some of the legal expenses...
Consult with an Lawyer: Seek the advice of a qualified family law lawyer in your area. They can provide guidance on the specific laws and procedures that apply to your case. At Wells Family Law, we offer a free 30-minute consult to discuss your matter and go through...
In Edden v Foley, 2024 ABKB 48, the Honourable Justice M.J. Lema granted an order for the immediate lump sum payment of child support arrears and that sufficient security can be attained by registering the child support arrears order at the Land Titles Office. Justice...
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal of Alberta (ABCA) upheld a chambers judge’s ruling to grant interim spousal support despite incomplete income information in a case involving a 27-year relationship. Post-separation, the wife received a monthly stipend...
Any holiday can be difficult waters to navigate when sharing custody of your child or children, but that doesn’t mean it has to be impossible or even very stressful. A holiday as child centered as Halloween is a great time to come up with new ways of compromising so...
Please see Kathleen Well’s article “Navigating the Overwhelming Separation Process” on pages 54 and 55 in the Autumn edition of Calgary’s Child Magazine. You can also find the article in their digital editions or pick up your free copy from newsstands across the...
