Family mediation has been an effective method of resolving family conflict outside of the court. This method allows parties to feel comfortable, without the stress of confrontation and hostility. Parties will choose mediation for reasons that their conversations will...
As a family lawyer, the most often asked questions are, “How much is my divorce or separation going to cost me? What is your retainer and what is your hourly rate?”. A lot of cost depends on the behaviour of the client, but it would be fair to say that experience...
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...
