APOCALYPSE NOW REDUX: SAFEGUARDING ENFORCEABILITY OF DOMESTIC CONTRACTS AND EXERCISING PROFESSIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT Whether generated by the genuine good faith efforts of the parties or a subtle exploitation of leverage and ultimate capitulation, if nothing else, the Domestic Contract is the physical representation of the joint intention of the parties. …
As innovative as the decision might seem, Kerr v. Baranow represents nothing more than a renovation and modernization of the law of unjust enrichment.1 The cause of action is relatively well-established, as is its analysis. The Supreme Court of Canada has merely tweaked or reinforced each step of the original …
Issues that may impact the validity of a Cohabitation or Pre-Nuptial Agreement are typically viewed far too abstractly by parties and lawyers alike. The demise of the relationship or marriage is viewed as merely a remote possibility. Any disputes about the agreement actually culminating in litigation are seen as even …
How can I ensure my Will is valid? There are three kinds of Wills, each with separate requirements to ensure validity: What is the effect of a Will that is not valid or only partially valid? What happens if I get married, separated, or divorced after I execute a Will? …
Collaborative Law in CalgaryProgressive Options For Dispute ResolutionCollaborative law is a new and innovative process to resolve family law disputes. All parties to a collaborative divorce process, including collaborative divorce lawyers, must formally agree to keep the dispute out of court. If resolution is not achieved and parties proceed to …
FAQs: Wills and Estates▸How can I ensure my Will is valid?There are three kinds of Wills, each with separate requirements to ensure validity. Holographic Wills are written entirely in the hand of the Testator and signed at the bottom of the Will. Though Holographic Wills were quite common in the …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, July 26, 2015. When a relationship that produces children comes to an end, in addition to dividing assets, child custody and support must be worked out as well. This is true whether the couple …
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, September 20, 2013. One group of individuals in Alberta with a high divorce rate is baby boomers who are approaching their retirement years. Whether a spouse decides they want a younger partner or whether the couple ends …
