When a couple is separating, one issue that may need to be addressed is whether one of the people should receive spousal support. Spousal support attempts to meet the needs of a spouse who is financially dependent on the other spouse. A person may apply for spousal support if he or she was married, living […]
A pedestrian may be partially at fault for the accident if he or she was not acting in a safe manner. For example, a pedestrian may not look before crossing at a cross walk or may cross the street outside of a cross walk. If a pedestrian is found to have acted unreasonably in the […]
The recent Alberta court decision in McLeod v McLeod addressed the issue of whether season tickets to the Edmonton Oilers that were in the name of only one spouse was part of the marital property. In this case the couple had determined an acceptable amount for spousal support and were proceeding with a divorce. However, […]
When dealing with the loss of a family member, there can often be conflict or tension with other people who were also involved with the deceased. In such cases, estate litigation issues may arise because certain people may feel that they have not received a fair portion of the estate or they claim that other […]
When Can I Apply for a Divorce? Many people believe that a divorce can happen overnight. However, getting a divorce can be complicated and does take some time. In Canada, a couple can only get a divorce if there has been a breakdown of the marriage. There are three ways to show that a marriage […]
Injured by a Slip and Fall? People often suffer injuries when they slip and fall on another person’s property. Slip and falls can result from many different scenarios: weather conditions could make a walking surface wet or slippery; an unsafe walking area could be poorly lit; a floor or sidewalk may be uneven due to […]
You have been in a healthy relationship for the past 2 years. It is finally the time to ask the big question. You present your significant other with a beautiful engagement ring which they, in turn, accept. The wedding is scheduled for next year. However, before the wedding ceremony takes place the relationship sours. You […]
Your friends talk you into taking golf lessons. They even manage to convince you to go out for a real round of golf. You find yourself in a group of four, with one friend and two others that you do not know. Everyone besides you claims to be an experienced golfer. The round begins and […]
With summer in full swing, many people find themselves enjoying time on the water in boats. Although most boating endeavours are fun filled family or friend adventures, situations can arise in which legal liability for personal injuries can ensue. For example, what is the liability of the boat captain when one of their invited guests […]
Squatters Rights in British Columbia You find out that you are the Executor of the Estate of your Uncle John who lived in British Columbia. Uncle John owned a vacant parcel of land in the interior. Unfortunately, when you get to the property to inspect it, you discover that squatters are living on the property. […]