Whose Time Is It? It’s the right of the child to spend time and to have a relationship with both parents. For obvious reasons, it’s easier for this to happen when both parents live together and function as a family unit. When parents live separate and apart from each other, the child’s time is usually… Continue reading Time Conflict: Can I Go or Is the Answer No?
Category: Lawyers
Non-Court Options
Problem Solving: Out-of-Court Options Court is not the only way to solve problems in difficult family situations. Parents can save a ton of money and avoid a ton of stress by pursuing out-of-court options. Those that can make decisions without undue influence should consider these options before filing a court application: Informal Meetings Parents that… Continue reading Non-Court Options
I don’t want to share
“You can’t have your cake and eat it, too.” Sharing is an important skill that is required to function in society. If a child does not learn how to share, take turns or compromise, the child will struggle in social situations. The child will likely have very few, if any, friends. When disagreements arise, the… Continue reading I don’t want to share
Mistakes People Make When Hiring a Lawyer
These are the top mistakes people make when searching for a lawyer: Asking how long a lawyer has been a lawyer People often get caught up on the year the lawyer started practicing law. The length of time that has passed since the lawyer completed school does not mean the lawyer is experienced in the… Continue reading Mistakes People Make When Hiring a Lawyer
Relocation Disputes
What happens when one parent wants to move with the children and the other parent does not agree? Relocation disputes arise when one parent wants to move and the other parent does not want the children to move to that location. The parent disputing the move may request that the children remain in their primary… Continue reading Relocation Disputes
Child Support – Ending or Extending Payments
When do your child support payments end? If you are a payor of child support, you might be looking forward to the day that your child support obligation ends. Frustration with the monthly payments is not necessarily a reflection of you as a parent. You can love your child but hate paying child support. You might… Continue reading Child Support – Ending or Extending Payments
Child Support – The Basics
It is in the child’s best interest to be financially supported by both parents. The parent with primary or day-to-day care of the child generally receives child support from the other parent. If the parent’s have more than one child, then child support is paid for each child. The amount paid is determined by the… Continue reading Child Support – The Basics
Drafting Parenting Orders – Christmas Edition
It is important to have a clearly worded court order specifying your regular parenting time and shared holidays. In high conflict situations, it is extremely important to use precise wording that will not leave any room for interpretation. A poorly worded order can lead to unnecessary conflict between parents. For Christmas, parents usually share the… Continue reading Drafting Parenting Orders – Christmas Edition
Benefits of Hiring a Paralegal
What is a Paralegal? Paralegals and lawyers play an essential role in the legal system. The main difference between their job duties comes down to their ability to give legal advice and involvement in the courtroom. Paralegals cannot give legal advice. Paralegals are on the side lines preparing cases, compiling reports, organizing and filing paperwork.… Continue reading Benefits of Hiring a Paralegal
Becoming a Paralegal
Many schools in Alberta offer paralegal or legal assistant programs. Students are led on to believe that by completion of the program, they will be easily hired out of school and will be paid well in the profession. One school, in particular, bragged to potential candidates that 80% of their students were employed after graduation.… Continue reading Becoming a Paralegal