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 Orders
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
EBL Family Law Is Moving!
EBL Family Law is Moving!To serve you better, EBL Family Law is excited to announce that commencing August 1, 2020, our office is relocating to: #340, 999 8 St. SW, Calgary AB, T2R 1J5Our new family law office offers convenient … Read More
The Deferral of Changes to the Divorce Act
The Deferral of Changes to the Divorce Act On June 21st, 2019, Bill C-78 received Royal Assent, marking the first substantiative update to federal family laws in more than 20 years. The changes outlined in this bill were well received … Read More
Undue Hardship and Child Support Claims
Undue Hardship and Child Support Claims In Canada, parents have an obligation to financially support their children even after they divorce or separate from their partner. In our previous article, Child Support 101, we discussed the basics of child support … Read More
Covid-19 and Parenting
“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
Covid-19 and Child Support Obligations
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
Covid-19 and Divorce
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
EBL Family Law’s Response to Covid-19
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
The Status of The Unified Family Court in Alberta
To increase efficiency and reduce duplication of family law Court services, the creation of a unified family court has long been discussed. However, on February 18, 2020, family lawyers were advised that the Alberta Government officially put this initiative on … Read More