Category Archives: Family
Family Violence and Family Law in Alberta: The Need for Legislative Reform and Expansive Statutory Interpretation
By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Family Violence and Family Law in Alberta: The Need for Legislative Reform and Expansive Statutory Interpretation Legislation Commented On: Family Law Act, SA 2003, c F-4.5 (CanLII) November is Family Violence Protection Month in Alberta, and … Continue reading
The Family Violence Death Review Committee’s Latest Annual Report: Time for a Family Violence Action Plan in Alberta
By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: The Family Violence Death Review Committee’s Latest Annual Report: Time for a Family Violence Action Plan in Alberta Report Commented On: Family Violence Death Review Committee, 2019/2020 Annual Report The 2019/2020 Annual Report of Alberta’s Family … Continue reading
Reforming Family Maintenance and Support for Children: Bridging Gaps, or Unduly Restricting Testamentary Freedom?
By: Matthew Mazurek PDF Version: Reforming Family Maintenance and Support for Children: Bridging Gaps, or Unduly Restricting Testamentary Freedom? Report Commented On: Alberta Law Reform Institute, Family Maintenance and Support from the Estate of a Person Who Stood in the … Continue reading
Domestic Violence and Access to Justice: A Mapping of Relevant Laws, Policies and Justice System Components Across Canada
By: Jennifer Koshan, Janet Mosher and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Domestic Violence and Access to Justice: A Mapping of Relevant Laws, Policies and Justice System Components Across Canada Matter Commented On: eBook on Domestic Violence Law across Canada, 2020 CanLIIDocs … Continue reading
Mediation: A Warning Not to Bully a Client into Settlement
By: Deanne Sowter PDF Version: Mediation: A Warning Not to Bully a Client into Settlement Case Commented On: Raichura v Jones, 2020 ABQB 139 If a lawyer fails to prepare his client for mediation, and bullies her into a settlement, a … Continue reading
