Being served with an Emergency Protection Order (EPO) can be shocking and confusing. In many cases, people first learn about the order when police arrive at their home and require them to leave immediately. An Emergency Protection Order in Alberta is a
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A Detailed Guide to Extraordinary Child Support Under the Federal Child Support Guidelines Most parents understand basic child support. It is the monthly “table amount” paid under the Federal Child Support Guidelines based on the payor’s income. What causes confusion — and
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A Detailed Guide to Intestacy and Who Inherits Under the Wills and Succession Act One of the most common misconceptions I hear is this: “If I die without a will, everything just goes to my spouse.” That is sometimes true. But not
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One of the most common things I hear from clients is this: “I already have a will. I signed one years ago.” When I ask when it was last reviewed, the answer is often ten… fifteen… sometimes twenty years ago. A will
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When separating spouses in Alberta want to avoid court, they often hear two terms: mediation and arbitration. They are not the same. More importantly, they are not mutually exclusive. In fact, for many families — especially business owners, professionals, and high-conflict parents
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When couples separate, one of the first major decisions they face is how they are going to resolve their legal issues. Do you go to court? Or do you try mediation? At Morrison LLP, we help families through both processes. The truth
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One of the most common estate planning questions we receive at Morrison LLP is this: “Do I need a Power of Attorney and a Personal Directive — or are they the same thing?” They are not the same thing. In fact, they
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The family farm is not just another asset to divide in a divorce. It is a the family legacy—a bond linking generations together across time, through ownership in a shared space. As such, farm divorces in Alberta are not “regular” divorces with
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If you are involved in a parenting dispute in Alberta, there is a good chance that a judge, clerk, or opposing lawyer has already told you that you must complete the Parenting After Separation (PAS) course before your matter can move forward.
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Alberta’s family justice system has undergone one of its most significant procedural changes in decades. As of January 2, 2026, most family law matters in the Court of King’s Bench must now proceed through the Family Focused Protocol (FFP). The goal of
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