Provincial Court of Alberta Pre-Trial Resolution
In January 2019, the Provincial Court Act was amended in an effort to streamline the procedures for dealing with civil claims. Under... Read More
[COVID-19] Parenting Arrangements During the Coronavirus
As COVID-19 continues to be a major health concern across Alberta, parents are becoming increasingly concerned about how to properly handle parenting... Read More
[COVID-19] How to Handle Child Support in Alberta During the Coronavirus
Child support is governed by the Federal Child Support Guidelines and is calculated based upon your parenting arrangements and earnings. Unfortunately, widespread... Read More
[COVID-19] EI Benefits & Other Financial Aid: A Guide For Employees
In the past couple of weeks, the Federal Government has announced extensive changes to financial aid for individuals affected by the global... Read More
[COVID-19] Duty to Accommodate: Best Practices for Employers
The following provides general guidance to employers and does not amount to legal advice. If you require further information on your legal... Read More
[COVID-19] Holograph Wills: Creating a Valid Will During Uncertain Times
With the rapid global spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, people from all walks of life are becoming increasingly concerned... Read More
COVID-19 Notice
March 16, 2020 – For the foreseeable future, West Legal will remain open with a rotating, reduced complement of staff. We are requesting that... Read More
Bullying & Harassment: Another form of Domestic Violence?
February 26th was known as Pink Shirt Day, the day in which we wore pink shirts to raise awareness and combat bullying.... Read More
Why you need a Cohabitation Agreement
Couples often put off getting a cohabitation agreement because of the costs involved, the emotional stress of bringing it up with their... Read More
Can I have more than one domicile?
While Foote Estate (Re) is no longer a recent decision, its implications on Alberta estate law are worth commenting on. At issue... Read More