When people think of law, usually the first area that comes to mind is criminal law and what is portrayed on the television. Often what is shown on screen is inaccurate and/or exaggerated. However, some of the shows raise important questions in the mind of the viewers. Among these questions is what a person ought […]
There is often a child support obligation when parents get divorced or separated. This means that one of the parents must pay the other parent a portion of their income on a regular basis to help support their child. But what happens if the parent does not pay the child support? With many still struggling […]
We spend many of our waking hours working in order to make a living. Our jobs allow us to sustain ourselves and are often a source of pride. However, no matter how much a person loves his job or how good he is at it, the relationship between the employer and the employee can sour […]
On April 14, 2021, it was announced by Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship that temporary workers in the healthcare sector as well as international graduates will be eligible for permanent residency through a new pathway. Up to 90,000 new permanent residents will be admitted under the following 3 streams: – 20,000 applications for […]
Marriage should be about celebrating the unification of two people and their families, not about signing a contract about the division of assets should the marriage you are eagerly awaiting come to an end. Prenups are not the kind of thing that couples want to be thinking about as they approach the big day, but […]
Divorce is simply not an enjoyable experience for anyone involved. Knowing the basic process and having some resources to help you navigate your divorce will assist in ensuring that it goes as smooth as possible. These basics include a brief overview of the requirements under Canada’s Divorce Act, necessary filing and suggestions for non-legal help. […]
Nearly a year after Canada went into a lockdown because of COVID-19, Canadians are still suffering from the hardships that it created. Unemployment has skyrocketed as a result of the pandemic which has translated into an increased level of financial stress. This stress has made it even harder for parents to honour their obligations to […]
According to both the Federal and Alberta Child Support Guidelines, the payment of child support is meant to ensure that a child benefits from the financial means of both parents despite separation. It is also meant to reduce conflict and tension between parents by making the calculation of child support orders more objective. Types of […]
Parenting Orders and COVID-19 COVID-19 has impacted a variety of aspects of everyone’s lives. One aspect that it has impacted is the dynamic between parents and their children where that relationship is subject to a parenting order. For many families the pandemic has increased tension and has created questions about whether a parenting order can […]
Co-parenting can be an exhausting experience in the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. With new and continuously changing health protocols it can be difficult to judge what the best thing to do for your children is. Many parents worry about sending their children back and forth between parents, but the best interests […]