Jennifer Koshan, Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, has posted Part 2 to her blog regarding COVID-19 and family violence concerns. She reviews additional provincial laws and policies as well as federal laws and the overarching human rights context for responses to family violence and COVID-19 by government and the private sector.
Related Posts
Instructions and Etiquette for Court Hearings Online
The Court of Queen’s Bench has posted an announcement with instructions and etiquette for attending court hearings online. This information…
24 Aug 2020
Masks Mandatory at Alberta Courthouses
Alberta’s Court of Queen’s Bench and Provincial Court have increased in-person hearings as of July 6, 2020. The court has…
18 Jul 2020
Upcoming Changes to the Divorce Act
On March 1, 2021, changes to the Divorce Act come into effect. We have prepared a brief summary of some…
23 Feb 2021
Court of Queen’s Bench Family Desk Applications
The Court of Queen’s Bench has announced three new desk application processes. “Desk Applications” do not require an in-person appearance. …
12 May 2020
The Family Way: Family Law Articles from CBA Family Law Section
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Family Law Section publishes helpful articles online. In 2019, articles have been posted on a…
27 Jan 2020
Divorce Act Amendments delayed due to COVID-19
The Federal Government has announced that amendments to the Divorce Act scheduled for July 1, 2020 have been delayed to…
08 Jun 2020
Covid-19 and Family Violence Concerns
Jennifer Koshan, a Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, posted a helpful blog on April…
14 Apr 2020
Collaborative Family Law: A Style of Practice
This article posted on the CBA National website may be of interest to anyone considering Collaborative Family Law. Latitude Family…
31 Jul 2019
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mandatory Before Scheduling a Family Law Trial
The Alberta Rules of Court require that an Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) process occur before a family law trial can…
13 Jan 2020
Service of Family Law Commencement Documents Outside of Canada
Service of a commencement document refers to the process of providing the person(s) your Court action is against with a…
07 Apr 2021
CO-PARENTING PLANS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
The Family Section of the Manitoba Bar Association, a branch of the Canadian Bar Association, recently facilitated a webinar for…
26 Mar 2020
NAVIGATING FAMILY LAW ISSUES DURING COVID-19: CBC ALBERTA AT NOON
The April 8, 2020 edition of CBC Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous was about navigating family law issues during…
14 Apr 2020
Suspension of limitation periods in Alberta due to COVID-19
In the early days of the pandemic, Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General issued a Ministerial Order suspending limitation…
11 Aug 2020
What are “Family Law Practice Notes” and why you need to read them today!
Feeling unsure of how to navigate your claims in family court? Check out the Alberta Court Family Law Practice Notes…
06 Apr 2022
Launch of new Family Violence App
The Edmonton John Howard Society’s Family Violence Prevention Centre has announced the official launch of flourish! This new App provides…
07 Jul 2020