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: Paralegals
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
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