Category Archives: Family

Coercive Control: What Should a Good Lawyer Do?

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Deanne Sowter

By: Deanne Sowter PDF Version: Coercive Control: What Should a Good Lawyer Do? Matter Commented On: Federation of Law Societies Model Code of Professional Conduct, Rule 3.3-3 I am currently conducting research to determine whether coercive control can be considered … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Dispute Resolution Coming Back to Alberta, But What About Domestic Violence Cases?

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan, Janet Mosher and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Mandatory Dispute Resolution Coming Back to Alberta, But What About Domestic Violence Cases? Matter Commented On: Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Notice to the Profession & Public – Enforcement of … Continue reading →

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Ontario’s Review of Family and Civil Legislation, Regulations, and Processes: The Need to Prioritize Domestic Violence

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Janet Mosher

By: Janet Mosher, Jennifer Koshan and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Ontario’s Review of Family and Civil Legislation, Regulations, and Processes: The Need to Prioritize Domestic Violence Matter Commented On: Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, Review of Family and Civil … Continue reading →

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Lawyer (In)competence and Family Violence

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Deanne Sowter

By: Deanne Sowter PDF Version: Lawyer (In)competence and Family Violence Legislation Commented On: Bill C-78, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and to make … Continue reading →

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From Recommendation to Legislation: Bill 28 Implements ALRI’s Recommendations about Property Division for Common-law Couples

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Laura Buckingham

By: Laura Buckingham PDF Version: From Recommendation to Legislation: Bill 28 Implements ALRI’s Recommendations about Property Division for Common-law Couples Legislation Commented On: Bill 28, Family Statutes Amendment Act On December 11, 2018, Bill 28, the Family Statutes Amendment Act … Continue reading →

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