Emergency protection orders (EPOs)
Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs) An EPO is a Court Order that a person can apply for if there is an immediate threat of family violence...
Refugee claims
If you live outside of Canada and are in need of asylum, you may be able to make a Refugee Claim to be considered by...
Defamation
Defamation consists of any written, printed or spoken words or of any audible or visible matters or acts which tend to lower a person in...
Franchise agreements
THINKING OF BUYING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, OR FRANCHISING YOUR EXISTING BUSINESS? ENSURE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ARE BEING PROTECTED A franchise business model is one in...
Oil and Gas Liens
As Alberta-specific legislation, it probably comes as no surprise that there are sections of the Builders’ Lien Act that specifically address liens on oil and...
Divorce and Family Law in Edmonton
Almost all Family Law issues can be resolved. A Family Law lawyer’s challenge is to determine the best course of action. A lawyer who specializes...
2021 Child Support Facts (Updated)
During a divorce or legal separation, parents have a continued obligation to support their children financially. While most parents are committed to meeting this legal...
What is title insurance?
You may have heard the term title insurance come up while buying your first home, and your realtor or real estate lawyer may have advised...
Common seller issues in a residential real estate sale
It may seem as though the sale end of a real estate transaction should be relatively simple. However, there are some common issues that, if...
Contract Conditions
Sometimes, a buyer and seller wish to enter into an agreement, not knowing with certainty whether they will be in a position to complete the...