Category Archives: Family

The Vicious Spiral of Self-Representation in Family Law Proceedings

Posted on September 10, 2014 by John-Paul Boyd

Written by: John-Paul Boyd PDF Version: The Vicious Spiral of Self-Representation in Family Law Proceedings A lot of good research on litigants without counsel has been published in the last three years, most notably, in my view, Julie Macfarlane‘s Identifying and Meeting … Continue reading →

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Deference, Discretion, and Adjudicative Substitution

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Camille Sehn

By: Camille Sehn PDF Version: Deference, Discretion, and Adjudicative Substitution Case Commented On: E.G. v Alberta (Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Director), 2014 ABCA 237 Editor’s Note: The University of Calgary Faculty of Law runs a fantastic legal clinic, … Continue reading →

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What is the Legal Effect of an Unenforceable Agreement in an Unjust Enrichment Claim?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: What is the Legal Effect of an Unenforceable Agreement in an Unjust Enrichment Claim? Case commented on: Lemoine v Griffith, 2014 ABCA 46 The recent decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal in Lemoine … Continue reading →

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Court of Appeal Reaffirms Gay, Non-bio Dad’s Status as Legal Parent

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Melissa Luhtanen

PDF version: Court of Appeal Reaffirms Gay, Non-bio Dad’s Status as Legal Parent Case commented on: DWH v DJR, 2013 ABCA 240. This case began to wind its way through the courts when Mr. H. and Mr. R. split up. … Continue reading →

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Intersection Between Different Legal Areas

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Dorab Colah

PDF version: Intersection Between Different Legal Areas Case commented on: Basha v Lofca, 2013 ABQB 159. Introduction It is quite common for certain legal areas to intersect with others in cases that come before the courts. In the recent Alberta … Continue reading →

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