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Children and High Custody Disputes: Issuance of a Statement of Concern by the Office of the Child and Youth AdvocateDivorce and separation proceedings can be extremely difficult on spouses and partners. However, as difficult as the proceedings may be on … Read More

COVID-19 and VaccinationsAt the best of times, it can be extremely difficult for separated parents to come to a consensus about their child’s medical wellbeing. This may be especially true when parents are diametrically opposed on certain medical issues. A … Read More

COVID-19 and Protection OrdersAt the outset of the pandemic, significant concern was raised regarding whether the economic difficulties and mobility restrictions posed by the pandemic would lead to an increase in family violence. Recently, Alberta Legal Aid has weighed in … Read More

“Families need more cooperation, less litigation” Navigating parenting with your ex-partner can be difficult at the best of times, and the trials of co-parenting with your ex-partner can be further exasperated in difficult times such as these. If the Covid-19 … Read More

What happens when you have been laid off, have reduced hours, or have been self-isolating and are consequently unable to earn enough money to pay your child support obligations? In these unprecedented times, managing your child support obligations may be … Read More

As families across Canada cope with the changes to routine and daily life brought on by the spread of Covid-19, the challenges faced by divorced or separated couples are pronounced. In a recent National Post article, Josephine Wong, a Vancouver-based family … Read More

At this time, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench and the Provincial Court of Alberta have released various notices outlining their response to Covid-19. As part of the response by the Courts, only certain matters classified as emergency or urgent … Read More