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ASSAULT? ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY HARM? ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON? AGGRAVATED ASSAULT? – DIFFERENCES?
All assaults are general intent offences. General intent means only that the accused meant to do an act prohibited by law, NOT that the...
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Jan 6, 20222 min read
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THE LANGUAGE OF FAMILY LAW – 4 MOST COMMONLY CONFUSED WORDS: CUSTODY, ACCESS, GUARDIANSHIP, AND PARE
One of the most confusing things about family law is the terminology. The legal meanings of words like custody and guardianship are...
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Jan 6, 20222 min read
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PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE CITIZENSHIP ACT
First Reading in House of Commons February 5, 2016 C-6, Citizenship Act This enactment amends the Citizenship Act to, among other...
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Jan 6, 20221 min read
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PARENTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
The winter holidays, be them Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or school break, are generally a time filled with traditions, family...
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Jan 6, 20222 min read
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ADOPTION DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FROM OVERSEAS!
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...
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Jan 5, 20221 min read
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SHOULD YOU GET A DIVORCE OR AN ANNULMENT?
An annulment is a declaration by the court that two spouses were never legally married and allows some spouses to end a marriage without...
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Jan 5, 20221 min read
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DO YOU WANT TO MOVE FROM CALGARY?
When one parent decides to relocate, it can have a profound effect on the child custody and access arrangement shared with the other...
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Jan 5, 20221 min read
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MONEY-SAVING TIPS, BEFORE YOU LEAVE:
Gather your paperwork: Refer to the Quick Links Page on our website for a list of financial documents. To keep things discreet, you may...
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Jan 5, 20221 min read
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