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Why a Lawyer Sits Alone in Court?
The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta is a formal court and all court proceedings are ...
Do I Need a Lawyer for Family Docket Court?
The answer is a resounding yes! Although Family Docket Court is a scheduling court only and ...
Parenting Experts
Disagreements on parenting time and decision making for children can be one of the trickiest parts ...
I think I need a lawyer, now what?
When you have a legal problem that requires the assistance of a lawyer the first step ...
New Divorce Act – Moving with a Child
The new Divorce Act requires that you provide notice to the other parent of your children ...
What is Questioning?
Questioning means being asked questions by the opposing lawyer or opposing party about a legal matter ...
What is the Role of Legal Assistants?
When you are working with a lawyer you are also working with their entire team, and ...
New Court Process in Alberta – Family Docket Court
Our Alberta courts have been especially busy and industrious in creating new and innovative ways to ...
Lawyering Through a Pandemic – How to Appear in Court Remotely
The global Covid-19 pandemic has certainly proven to be an interesting time for lawyers. The pandemic ...
The Downsides to Limited Scope Retainers
You may have heard of limited scope retainers. This is a trendy idea at the moment ...
Is TV Lawyering Effective?
Lawyers are sometimes portrayed on TV as loud, abrasive, and frankly obnoxious. While it certainly makes ...
Six Reasons Why Form Agreements From The Internet Should Not Be Used
Have you ever heard stories of incorrectly used commas costing a litigant millions of dollars? While ...
What is the Difference Between Paralegals and Lawyers?
We sometimes hear that hiring a paralegal is better than hiring a lawyer because the paralegal ...
Big Changes Coming for Unmarried Couples and Their Property!
There are big changes coming to property owned by unmarried couples on January 1, 2020. Currently ...
If I Win my Court Case, Will My Opponent Have to Pay My Legal Fees?
Clients and potential clients often ask whether or not they will have their legal costs paid ...
What is Appropriate Court Etiquette in the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench?
Clients in the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench may not sit at the counsel table with ...
Behind the Curtain: Crafting a Witness List for a Family Law Trial
There is a true art to preparing a witness list for your family law trial. There ...
Smith & Little LLP Unplugged the Fax Machine – The End of an Era
Recently, we took the bold step of cancelling our fax service. This is a big deal ...