The Collaborative Law Process – A New Alternative for Resolution in Family law

The title of this article is a bit misleading. Collaborative law has actually been around for about two decades now, but the…

Child Support – How does Corporate Income come into Play?

I often have corporate shareholders, be them farmers or shareholders of larger or smaller corporations, meet with me to assess potential child…

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…

Reflections On Winning A Marketing Award

So a law firm wins a marketing award… Sounds like the beginning of a joke, but in this case it’s actually true.…

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.…

One of Our Own Snags Future 40 Nomination

Each year, CBC Saskatchewan, in conjunction with Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, recognizes individuals under 40 who are making a difference in the…

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…