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Every August, a familiar dispute reaches family lawyers’ inboxes. One parent has moved, or plans to, and has registered the child at a new school; the other parent wants the child to stay where they are. Sometimes the disagreement is about a programme, a language of instruction, a faith-based school or a private school. Whatever…

The question usually arrives in one of two forms. Either a letter or a text has announced that the other parent is moving with the children to another city, another province or another country, on a date already chosen; or there is no announcement at all, only a well-founded fear that a trip will not…

An Emergency Protection Order arrives without warning. A police officer serves it, and from that moment the person named in it is usually out of the home, barred from contacting their spouse or partner, and often barred from contacting their children, on the strength of an application they did not know had been made. The…

Most people who need a family court order urgently have never been inside a courthouse, and the first thing they discover is that the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta changed how family matters are handled at the start of this year. Since January 2, 2026, family matters run under what the Court calls the…

Divorce is rarely just one decision. It is a legal process with its own steps, forms, and timelines, layered on top of the harder work of sorting out parenting, support, and property. And in Alberta, that process changed significantly at the start of 2026, so much of the older guidance online is now out of…

Your brand is often one of the most valuable things your business owns. The name customers search for, the logo they recognize, the reputation attached to both. Yet many founders build all of that value without ever protecting it, and only think about a trademark once someone else starts using a confusingly similar name, or…

A brand deal can feel like a milestone. Someone wants to pay you, or send you product, to do what you already do. The temptation is to skim the agreement, sign it, and get to the fun part. That is exactly where creators get hurt. A brand deal is a contract, and the fine print…

Most private companies start with alignment. The owners share a vision, trust each other, and rarely think about what happens if that changes. Then something shifts. A majority owner starts running the company as their own. A minority shareholder is pushed out of management, cut off from information, or denied any return while others draw…

Introduction The decision to marry or enter a committed relationship is deeply personal. For many individuals, particularly those who have accumulated significant assets, own a business, or have financial interests they wish to protect, the period before marriage is also an important time for legal planning. Prenuptial agreements, also known as marriage agreements under Alberta…

Introduction Estate disputes are among the most emotionally charged and financially significant legal matters a family can face. The death of a loved one is already a difficult experience, and when questions arise about the validity of a will, the conduct of an executor, or the rights of beneficiaries, the legal and personal stakes become…