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Tandia Wallace-Hawken Being in a spousal relationship comes with obligations to provide in certain circumstances. Under the Family Law Act and Divorce Act, upon separation a person may apply for support from their partner in consideration of their respective conditions, means, needs, and circumstanc … Read more »

Dannika Vogt Guardianship refers to a person’s legal authority and responsibility to care for and make important decisions for a child. It is most common for a parent to have guardianship of a child, but other individuals, such as relatives or stepparents, can also be guardians. In Alberta, the Fa … Read more »

Harm Dhillon Online accounts rule almost every aspect of our lives in today’s digital world; they often dictate our access to both our personal and professional lives. Our emails alone are the gatekeepers of our banking information, subscription services, and often serve as the username for other … Read more »

Kasey Anderson Spousal support is generally tax deductible by the payor and included in the income of the recipient. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, the primary tool used by lawyers and Courts for calculating spousal support payments, suggest an appropriate range of spousal support calculat … Read more »

Leslie Taylor With an aging population, disputes as to the decisions made on behalf of adults with declining capacity are becoming increasingly common. In the decision of Durgeon v Mrklas, 2025 ABKB 458, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta was tasked with determining whether an adult daughter sho … Read more »