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How To Get Child Support from the Dead
Aside from death and taxes, there are few guarantees. Thankfully, at least for the most part, your obligation to pay taxes stops…
Child Support – Does it continue past 18? How about 22?
Here is the situation. You have a child with a partner – spouse or otherwise. You separated years ago and you have…
Who Gets the Dog in a Divorce?
Those of us lucky (or unlucky) enough to own pets know they are integral members of the family unit. Each pet has…
Grandparent Rights: What to do if you are being denied access to your grandchild
Relationships are complicated, and this is especially so when children are involved. Separating parents often understand the importance of maintaining their child’s…
Hudye Inc. v. Rosowsky – the risks of preparing (and relying on) notes for a questioning
The recent decision of the Honourable Mr. Justice M. D. Gates of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta in Hudye Inc…
Emotional Support / Therapy Animals and Human Rights Legislation
Update February 4, 2019: The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has updated its policy on support animals. You can see the policy here.…
Pot Shots At Your Parenting: Could Marijuana Cost You Custody Of Your Children?
One of the most interesting recent legal developments is the imminent legalization of marijuana. Aside from projected increases in sales of Bob…
Data Breaches Will Need To Be Disclosed
Data breaches have fallen into the “dog bites man” category. Each week brings news of another, sometimes several. Last week’s bombshell that…
Can I change the locks on my house after separation?
It’s a common situation: a couple has been together for many years and owns a house together. The relationship ends, and somebody…
A Box Full of Questions: Kodi and Canadian Law
You may have heard of Kodi boxes. You might even have one yourself. They sometimes go by different names – Android TV…
Are Text Messages Less Private?
Ask people on the street how private their communications are and you will get a variety of answers. It turns out the…
Getting Ready To Sell Your Business…Before You’re Ready To Sell Your Business
Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. Proper planning prevents poor performance. We’ve all heard these and similar adages. They apply…