BLOGS AND ARTICLES ON LEGAL TOPICS

Issue The recent Federal Court of Appeal decision in Enns v Canada, 2025 FCA 14, concerning the definition of "spouse" under Section 160...

Division of Assets When a Relationship Comes to an End The division of family property is an emotionally charged and complex issue for...

While at Adept Family Lawyers, we always prepare our clients and familiarize them with Courtroom decorum, here are some useful tips for...

Undoubtedly, one of the most difficult tasks for a lawyer is to obtain financial information from the opposing party, especially from...

These days, more couples are deciding to remain separated, rather than divorce. Why? Some, financial reasons, others, fear of the unknown...

Immigration to Canada starts with an application for a Canada Immigration Visa. There are several categories of Canadian Immigration...

When a judge, writing in July 2015, says the treatment of an individual in a case he’s been hearing is one of the worst since the advent...

As cheesy as the title of this post is, it is a good way to describe the importance of a Will. When a loved one passes away, their Will...

Family units no longer always comply with the traditional definition. They may not be simply made up of a mother, father, and biological...

One of the biggest casualties in divorce or separation is trust between the parties. The trust may have been eroded years before through...

Jim and Judy are a happily married, elderly couple, with several children and grandchildren. Their family is close and they have spent...

There are a variety of rental situations a person might find themselves in. Unfortunately, there is a common misunderstanding that the...

A tenant may terminate a tenancy by giving notice if, because of domestic violence, the tenant believes that his or her own safety, that...

In August 2016, the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) came into effect. Canadians with medical need and the...

I’m taking a detour away from my normal areas of family and landlord/tenant law with this post. I am a hobby photographer and have been...

An impaired driving charge can fall under a number of Criminal Code offences, depending on the circumstances. The way that these charges...

As the winter holidays approach, you may be planning to take the kids and escape the snow to warmer weather. If you are planning to...

A Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta decision issued April 13, 2018 gives common-law pension partners the same rights to split pension...

All assaults are general intent offences. General intent means only that the accused meant to do an act prohibited by law, NOT that the...

One of the most confusing things about family law is the terminology. The legal meanings of words like custody and guardianship are...

First Reading in House of Commons February 5, 2016 C-6, Citizenship Act This enactment amends the Citizenship Act to, among other...

The winter holidays, be them Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or school break, are generally a time filled with traditions, family...

To adopt a child, you usually must live in the same Province as the child and you must usually be at least 18 or 19 years old. You do not...

An annulment is a declaration by the court that two spouses were never legally married and allows some spouses to end a marriage without...

When one parent decides to relocate, it can have a profound effect on the child custody and access arrangement shared with the other...

Gather your paperwork: Refer to the Quick Links Page on our website for a list of financial documents. To keep things discreet, you may...