Laws pertaining to Canada
What should you do if somebody hurts themselves on your property in Nova Scotia? Under provincial laws, you may be liable to pay damages to anyone who gets injured on your property on the condition that the victim was on the property legally. You do not owe a duty of care to criminals. Quick Take: … Read more
What happens if someone gets injured on your property in BC? If the cause of the accident was negligence or the actions of the property owner or an employee. A slip and fall victim in British Columbia may take civil action and recover a maximum of $317,000 for pain and suffering. Other damages include hospital … Read more
Yes. Under provincial laws, you may sue for pain and suffering after a slip and fall accident. But you may have to prove negligence on the part of the party tasked with maintaining the area. Federal laws cap the maximum amount you may sue for pain and suffering at $317,000. The injuries, at-fault party, and … Read more
Alberta Child Support Laws Overview Under Canadian law, child support is a legal right for kids. That means that the receiving parent cannot waive payments and paying support is a legal obligation for both parents. However, the paying parent may apply for a reduction. Additionally, Alberta has no emancipation laws, and parents may make a … Read more
What age can a child refuse to see a parent in BC? British Columbia family law act does not define an age at which a child can decide which parent to live with. If your separation or divorce agreement contains a “Right of First Refusal” the custodial parent must ask the child’s non-custodial parent to … Read more
Under provincial laws, a child above 14 has the right to refuse to see a parent. Alberta’s Right of First Refusal clause -if included in your parental arrangement- requires that if you cannot care for your child during ordinary parenting time, you must ask the child’s other natural parent to care for the child before … Read more
Under Canadian law, persons accused of domestic violence may face prosecution under the Canadian Criminal Code for acts of violence or abuse. In addition, under provincial laws, disobeying protection orders or applying for a protection order under pretense may lead to criminal charges. Below is everything victims and persons accused of domestic violence in Canada … Read more
Under Canadian law, domestic violence may result in summary or indictable offense charges including assault, abduction, homicide, sexual assault, child pornography, and trafficking in persons. In addition, Alberta’s Clare’s law gives residents the right to get information about their partners. What is the penalty for domestic violence in Alberta? You may get a protection order … Read more
If someone slips and falls on your property in Alberta, you could be liable for the injuries. The question is, how do you determine liability after a slip and fall accident? Quick take: What happens after a slip and fall accident in Alberta. You are not liable for any accident caused by a third party … Read more
The family law division of the Court of Queen’s Bench, provincial/small claims court, and the Court of Queen’s Bench hear civil cases in Canada. If you are unsure where to file a claim, contact an attorney or a clerk of the court near you. Quick take: Alberta civil laws and procedures explained Alberta’s civil laws … Read more