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- Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia and IPV as a Tort – What Does This Mean?
Harm Dhillon Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence (IPV), after concluding that existing torts did not fully capture the cumulative impact of this specific, private wrong. At the heart of the Court’s decision was the recognition that intimate partne … Read more »
- Relationships in the Modern Era: What Does “Cohabitating” Mean?
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 »
- Appointing a Testamentary Guardian for Your Child in Alberta
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 Fami … Read more »
- What Happens to Your Online Accounts When You Die?
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 on … Read more »
- Tips on Spousal Support – Ensuring Tax Deductibility
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 »