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Parenting Arrangements For Families With Irregular Shift-Work Schedules – A Case Comment On Boyd v Dreher, 2025 SKCA 11

Boyd v Dreher is a recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal case where the Court determined that a parenting arrangement should not be centred around one parent who works an irregular schedule.

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McKercher LLP

Your Digital Afterlife: Considerations For Estate Planning In The Cyberspace

In the digital age, a person's existence is often intertwined with their virtual identity. With so much of your life existing in the cyberspace...

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

The Power Of Three (Or More): Rethinking Parenthood In BC Law

Historically, the law did not account for children within polyamorous relationships, which was address in 2021 when the BC Supreme Court held that legal parentage could extend beyond the general structures

BC

Boughton Law Corporation

How Does My Child Get A Lawyer In A Family Law Dispute?

Law360 Canada (September 15, 2025, 2:44 PM EDT) -- Let's talk about something that often comes up in family law disputes — can a child have their own lawyer?

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Lerners LLP

Prosecuting Civil Tort Claims In Context Of Family Proceedings Following Ahluwalia Appeal, Part Two

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Lerners LLP

Prosecuting Civil Tort Claims In Context Of Family Proceedings Following Ahluwalia Appeal

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Lerners LLP

Prenuptial Agreements And Marriage Contracts

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Nathens, Siegel

Divorce After A Long Marriage

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Nathens, Siegel

Co-Parenting: Essential Do's And Don'ts

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Nathens, Siegel

Comments On Balkisson v. Sandy, 2025 ONSC 856

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Zombie Deeds – Everything You Need To Know

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Substantial Compliance: The Court's Curative Power Has Limits

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Helping Your Kids Buy A Home With A Gift Or Loan

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Les dangers d'un testament rédigé soi-même

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Miller Thomson LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 25 – August 29)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Is Your Song Ready For A TV Or Film Placement? — Pitfalls To Avoid (Video)

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Edwards Creative Law

Le Canada retire les tarifs douaniers sur certaines marchandises américaines

Canada International

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Addressing Tariffs And Other Impediments To Market Access With Investor-State Dispute Settlement Claims

Canada International

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

AI In The Financial Sector: The Autorité Des Marchés Financiers Publishes Draft Guidelines

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Dentons Canada LLP

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Parenting Arrangements For Families With Irregular Shift-Work Schedules – A Case Comment On Boyd v Dreher, 2025 SKCA 11

Boyd v Dreher is a recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal case where the Court determined that a parenting arrangement should not be centred around one parent who works an irregular schedule.

ML

McKercher LLP

The Power Of Three (Or More): Rethinking Parenthood In BC Law

Historically, the law did not account for children within polyamorous relationships, which was address in 2021 when the BC Supreme Court held that legal parentage could extend beyond the general structures

BC

Boughton Law Corporation

How Does My Child Get A Lawyer In A Family Law Dispute?

Law360 Canada (September 15, 2025, 2:44 PM EDT) -- Let's talk about something that often comes up in family law disputes — can a child have their own lawyer?

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Lerners LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (September 8 – 12, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Prosecuting Civil Tort Claims In Context Of Family Proceedings Following Ahluwalia Appeal, Part Two

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Lerners LLP

Prosecuting Civil Tort Claims In Context Of Family Proceedings Following Ahluwalia Appeal

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Lerners LLP

Prenuptial Agreements And Marriage Contracts

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Nathens, Siegel

Divorce After A Long Marriage

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Nathens, Siegel

Co-Parenting: Essential Do's And Don'ts

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Nathens, Siegel

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Divorce

Divorce After A Long Marriage

Divorce after a long marriage can trigger an array of emotions that may feel overwhelming. The transition from a shared life to one on your own often stirs up feelings of sadness, anger, relief, or even guilt.

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Nathens, Siegel

Co-Parenting: Essential Do's And Don'ts

Co-parenting involves both parents continuing to share responsibilities and making decisions for their children after separation or divorce.

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Nathens, Siegel

Where Is "Home"?

A Parent's Guide to Cross-Border Custody (Parenting Time) in Canada

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Taylor McCaffrey

Heirs' Rights After Divorce: Ex-Spouses In Estate Litigation: Carswell v. Engle Estate (2018 BCCA) And The Wills, Estates And Succession Act S. 60

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Watson Goepel LLP

Q&A On How To Disaster-Proof The Legacy Of A Family Enterprise

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Bennett Jones LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 25 – August 29)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Father's Contribution Towards Purchase Of Property Was A Gift Not A Loan (Klemensiewicz v. Klemens)

Canada Real Estate

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Untying The Knot: A Guide To Annulments In British Columbia

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Tort Of Family Violence

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Your Digital Afterlife: Considerations For Estate Planning In The Cyberspace

In the digital age, a person's existence is often intertwined with their virtual identity. With so much of your life existing in the cyberspace...

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Comments On Balkisson v. Sandy, 2025 ONSC 856

This case demonstrates the importance of getting legal advice and getting planning done when a parent decides to transfer a property to a child.

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Should A Parent Loan A Down Payment To Their Child? What You Need To Know

As housing prices continue to rise, many first-time homebuyers are turning to their parents for help with the down payment.

Canada Real Estate

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Zombie Deeds – Everything You Need To Know

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Substantial Compliance: The Court's Curative Power Has Limits

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Helping Your Kids Buy A Home With A Gift Or Loan

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Les dangers d'un testament rédigé soi-même

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Miller Thomson LLP

Beyond The Paperwork: Ramadan v. Coupal And The Limits Of Relationship Agreements In Estate Planning

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Miller Thomson LLP

Heirs' Rights After Divorce: Ex-Spouses In Estate Litigation: Carswell v. Engle Estate (2018 BCCA) And The Wills, Estates And Succession Act S. 60

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Watson Goepel LLP

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BTC Series: What Are A Few Tips Before Starting The Separation Process? (Video)

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Watson Goepel LLP

Estate Planning: The Differences Between A Will, Enduring Power Of Attorney, And Personal Directive (Video)

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Parlee McLaws

Understanding Estate Litigation In BC: How Proper Preparation Can Prevent Legal Battles (Video)

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FH&P Lawyers

Hot Topics In Estate Planning (Video)

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Torkin Manes LLP

How To Create A Strong Estate Plan (Video)

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

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