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Vogel LLP partner Marc Massie was recently interviewed by CBC regarding significant updates to Alberta’s family law courts. The Family Focused Protocol came into effect January 2nd and is intended to be a family-centered, resolution-oriented, and streamlined approach to family matters. But what do … Read more »

Jaclyn Finestone Note: the following is a fictional case study based on unconfirmed media reports intended solely for educational purposes. A Tragic Loss On December 14, 2025, legendary Hollywood director, producer, and actor Rob Reiner and photographer and producer Michele Reiner, were found dead i … Read more »

Conor Kopczynski Start with Part One of our introduction to the new, updated Family Law procceses here. 5. Options Still Remain While the new family court process represents a major shift in how matters will move forward, some important options from the current system will remain available where app … Read more »

Conor Kopczynski Family law matters can be some of the most difficult and emotional experiences people face. Recognizing this, Alberta’s family court system is introducing significant reforms aimed at resolving matters more efficiently and reducing conflict – with a particular focus on the well-be … Read more »

Tandia Wallace-Hawken Time flies when you’re having fun, and when you’re a parent. You blink and they’ve gone from taking their first steps, to driving their first car, to preparing to leave the nest. As children become more independent, the type of support they need from their parents changes … Read more »