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- What Should You Do Before Telling Your Spouse You Want a Divorce in Alberta?
Deciding to tell your spouse that you want a divorce can bring legal, financial, parenting, and practical questions into focus at once. Preparing beforehand can help you understand your situation before making decisions with longer-term consequences. This blog focuses on practical preparation, not o … Read more »
- Alberta’s 2026 Court of King’s Bench Family Law Process
The Impact of Online Filing on Family Law Timelines and Costs I have personally observed the conflict between couples separating to be worse than ever. When everyone is so dependent on technology, it is all too easy to cause harm to a former spouse by texting damaging and accusatory words in the hea … Read more »
- Understanding Insurance Recovery After Judgment: Key Takeaways From Tragger v. Intact Insurance Company (2025 ABKB 678)
By Paul Barrette, Managing Partner, Prowse Barrette LLP When a party obtains a judgment for damage to persons or property and that judgment goes unpaid, there may still be a path to recovery. Section 534 of Alberta’s Insurance Act allows a successful plaintiff to pursue the judgment debtor’s liabili … Read more »
- 7 Things you Should Include in an Employment Contract
Contracts are the foundation of every business relationship and that includes the one between you and your employees. Whether you’re hiring your first staff member or growing your team, having a well-drafted employment contract sets expectations, protects your organization, and ensures compliance wi … Read more »
- Take Action: Protect Your Intellectual Property
When your brand, design, or original work is used without permission, it’s critical to act quickly to protect your rights. Intellectual property is more than an idea or creation; It’s your effort, investment, and your competitive advantage. Here’s what to do if your work has been used without consen … Read more »