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- A Plain-Language Guide to Adoption in Alberta
By Ashna Prakash, Family Lawyer, CalgaryIf you’re reading this, you’ve likely already spent more hours than you can count Googling, comparing agencies, reading other families’ stories, and trying to make sense of an enormous amount of information. Adoption is one of the most meaningful decisions a p … Read more »
- A Major Shift in Canadian Family Law: The Supreme Court Recognizes a New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence
By Marcus M. Sixta, Sr. Family Lawyer, Mediator and Arbitrator, VancouverA significant development in Canadian law was released today.In Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, the supreme court of Canada recognized a new tort regarding intimate partner violence, marking a major shift in how the legal system underst … Read more »
- Let’s Shake On It: The Risks of Verbal AgreementsÂ
By Jiya Dassan, Family, Estate and Civil Litigation Lawyer, VancouverYou have been doing business with the same construction company for years. You always provide high-quality work, and they’ve always paid you on time for your labour and supplies. Even without a written contract, things ran smooth … Read more »
- Polygamy in Canada: What the Law Actually Says (and Why It Matters)
By Marcus M. Sixta, Sr. Family Lawyer, Registered Family Mediator, and ArbitratorThe definition of “familyâ€� in Canada continues to evolve. We’re seeing more discussion around non-traditional relationships—particularly polyamory—but there is still a lot of confusion about what is legally pe … Read more »
- Crossroads Law Announces Camille Boyer as Our Newest Partner
We are thrilled to announce that Camille Boyer has accepted a partnership position at Crossroads Law, a reflection of her six years of dedication, outstanding legal work, and unwavering commitment to the people and values that define our firm.Camille has earned a reputation as a fearless family liti … Read more »