Usually a separation means that someone needs to find a new place to live. The New York Times has a useful tool for looking at the long-term costs of renting versus buying. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/upshot/buy-rent-calculator.html You may find this tool useful if you are looking for new accommodation for yourself, but it can also be useful […]
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal of Alberta has clarified the disclosure of financial information for owners of private corporations. Paragraph 8 of the standard Notice to Disclose form requires the following disclosure: 8. If you have a 1% or more interest in a privately held corporation: (a) […]
Christmas is past us now, and the news on social media is full of articles about divorce. “World’s Most Expensive Divorce Settlements”, “Divorced women share why they’ll never marry again”, “Divorce Test – Should I Stay or Go”, and “Rate your Mate: The Divorce & Compatibility Test” are a few examples of what shows up […]
The importance of the exchange of proper financial information when determining a settlement for separating couples has been reinforced again by the Alberta Court of Appeal. In the case of Smith v. Smith, 2016 ABCA 376, the following principles were identified and emphasized: 1. “The foundation of family law rests on parties making full disclosure […]
For those of you who are considering litigation, the current wait times for hearings in Calgary are as follows: (20 minute) Justice chambers: none to minimal (1-2 days) 1 hour domestic special: 6 months ½ day domestic special: 13 months Justice Chambers (AKA Morning Chambers) is a relief valve for emergency matters, consent orders, ex-parte […]
