Family Law
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Alberta family lawyer offering a simpler, friendlier way to divorceMelissa Bourgeois saw the one-family-lawyer model work in the U.K. and wanted to offer it in Canada. In 2020, she presented her proposal to the Law Society of Alberta.CanadaJul 7, 2023
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Dog, cat custody to be built into B.C. divorce and separation lawsThe important role pets play in families who are separating is being addressed in proposed amendments to British Columbia's Family Law Act.PoliticsMar 27, 2023
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Advocates for women fleeing violence challenge B.C. government’s stance on legal aid systemThe Single Mothers' Alliance launched a constitutional case in 2017, alleging eligibility for legal aid in B.C. does not meet the needs of low-income women.PoliticsAug 23, 2022
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Calgary widows fighting to have husbands’ names on birth certificatesTwo Calgary mothers are taking their cases to court hoping to get their husbands' names on their children's birth certificates. Both widows conceived after their husbands died.FeaturesAug 18, 2022
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‘It’s hard’: Hundreds of parents likely won’t be able to see their children this Christmas"It really feels like the kids are being kept away from me," said one parent who asked not to be identified due to an ongoing custody battle.CanadaDec 3, 2020
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Divorces have increased during the coronavirus pandemic and lawyers are expecting moreHowever, experts say divorces aren't a priority for courts right now, causing major backlog.LifestyleJul 19, 2020
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‘The current system is broken’: changes coming to Sask. divorce and separation lawsThe Saskatchewan government is piloting a program which would require people who wish to separate or divorce to give their relationship one last shot.CanadaJul 25, 2019
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Bail hearings will no longer be covered by Legal Aid OntarioLegal Aid Ontario, which provides services to those who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer, is facing a 30 per cent cut in funding by the Ontario government.Jun 12, 2019
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Domestic violence victims struggle to navigate justice system: Winnipeg family lawyerManitoba has the second highest rates of intimate partner violence in the country, but a legal expert says many victims don't know their rights or are fearful about pursuing legal action.CrimeApr 25, 2019
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Manitoba introduces ‘groundbreaking’ legislation to speed up family law systemThe province wants to make it easier on Manitobans going through divorces and separations by allowing family law cases to be resolved outside of court.CanadaMar 12, 2019
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