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When a person is charged with a crime and is awaiting trial in Canada, they can be temporarily released on bail or held in custody until their trial.  Many considerations are held in balance when bail is considered, such as the charged person's interest in freedom;...

In Alberta, a child's birth mother and her male spouse are considered the default guardian arrangement for a child. However, families do not always fit neatly into these categories, and as the situation calls for it, roles may have to be defined. In the eyes of the...

When a marriage ends, it often means more than just the end of a relationship.  In order to lessen the financial impact on the parties involved –whether including children or not– spousal (or Adult Interdependent Partner) support may be granted by the courts after...

According to the Canadian Charter of Rights of Freedoms if you are arrested you have a number of rights.  The CCRF is in place to protect these rights. Some of the most important rights are: The right to remain silent when questioned by the police. The right to be...

Everyone knows that you should never drive drunk.  If you drink, leave your keys and take a cab.  We hear this over and over again on commercials, radio ads and see this very message posted in bars and pubs. What happens if you do not think you are drunk?  What...

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...

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...