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What Does a Child’s Best Interest Standard Mean in Court

When a married couple decides to end their marriage it inevitably impacts both parties. When a couple of file for divorce, the parties that are impacted with little or no say in the matter are the children. This is where the courts step in to ensure that the...

What’s the legal difference between annulment and divorce

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the difference between an annulment and a divorce in Alberta but the distinction is not as puzzling as it seems. If you find your marriage is over and you are looking at your options for legally ending it, depending on...

What happens when you are arrested for a criminal offense

Avoiding criminal activity is a priority for most people; however, whether or not someone has actually committed an offence, there is the possibility that they could face criminal charges. As such, people may not know exactly what process they will go through in being...

How do DUI charges affect a license in Alberta?

The Alberta Administrative License Suspension (AALS) applies to you and your license if you have been pulled over for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and you: were found to be in violation of the federal legal limits for alcohol, cannabis or a combination of both,...

How to get ready for your consultation with a family lawyer

Meeting with a family lawyer for the first time can be stressful. Many are unsure of what to expect and feel some anxiety because of that. At Kolinsky Law in Edmonton, we strive to make your experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Of course, the nature...

What are the 3 grounds for divorce?

Reasons for divorce in Canada are as varied and complicated as each relationship. Every divorcing couple brings individual reasons for the divorce to the negotiation table or the courtroom, but each must claim one of the three legal grounds for divorce under Canadian...

Charged with sexual assault? Here are some possible defenses

The Criminal Code of Canada defines Sexual Assault as an assault which is committed in circumstances that are sexual in nature and result in the violation of the sexual integrity of the victim. “Assault” is defined as the intentional application of force without the...

You’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) – now what?

You’ve spent the evening catching up with old friends. You socialized over a nice dinner and had a few drinks as the night wore on. Unfortunately, you made the choice to drive home and along the way you were stopped by police and tested for alcohol and drug...

The right custody decision for your child

Child custody is one of the most contentious parts of a divorce agreement. Divorcing parents must make a shift in mindset when they move from dividing assets to negotiating child custody. Emotions must be set aside in order to make a decision based on the child's...

5 Things to do before filing for divorce

Making the decision whether to file for divorce is difficult and often comes after a long period of compromise, personal reflection and struggling to “make it work.” However, if you feel ending your marriage or common law relationship is your only option, it is...