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- 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 »
- Who Gets the House After Separation in Alberta?
By Karolina Wojciechowski, Family Lawyer, CalgaryFor many separating couples, the family home is their most valuable asset and a major source of stress.In Alberta, the Family Property Act governs property division for both married spouses and adult interdependent partners (formerly referred to as “c … Read more »