Family Law
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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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Quebec ready to reform family law to protect children of common-law spousesQuebec says it is ready to enact a major reform of family law.CanadaNov 21, 2018
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Changes proposed to the Divorce Act for less conflict, more ‘clarity’Proposed changes to Canada’s Divorce Act aim to make it less contentious.CanadaMay 25, 2018
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ANALYSIS: Will changes to the Divorce Act actually make a difference for children?The federal government is tabling legislation to put the best interest of children first in the decades-old Divorce Act. Family law experts weigh in on whether it will make a difference.CanadaMay 23, 2018
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Alternative dispute resolution community to celebrate success, plan future in EdmontonA symposium on Alternative Dispute Resolution will be the first of its kind for Alberta.ConsumerMay 13, 2018
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