Family

NS Supreme Court rejects father’s allegation of ‘parental alienation’

NS Supreme Court rejects father’s allegation of ‘parental alienation’

The child lived primarily with his maternal grandmother after his parents separated

Overhauling the family justice system in Canada

Overhauling the family justice system in Canada

In the face of an access-to-justice crisis, the family law system is exploring new paths forward

SCC ruling clarifies enforceability of domestic contracts

SCC ruling clarifies enforceability of domestic contracts

Case dealt with a separating couple's property-division agreement

Groundbreaking BC family law changes weighs interests of pets in custody cases: animal rights lawyer

Groundbreaking BC family law changes weighs interests of pets in custody cases: animal rights lawyer

Victoria Shroff says proposed changes would consider what is best for pets in disputes

BC Court of Appeal ruling a ‘huge win’ for parental privacy rights, says West Coast LEAF

BC Court of Appeal ruling a ‘huge win’ for parental privacy rights, says West Coast LEAF

Case dealt with constitutionality of law giving child protection organization access to health information

Alberta Court of Appeal upholds presumption in favour of primary caregiver in child relocation case

Alberta Court of Appeal upholds presumption in favour of primary caregiver in child relocation case

It is assumed that the primary caregiver will always ensure that the children are looked after