Legal Fees: What you need to know about your investment in legal services As with many unexpected things in life, few prepare for legal fees. Legal fees can be high, even for what might seem like simple matters, and because of people’s financial situations, they may not be prepared. The other difficult reality with legal…
Joint Divorce, by Consent, or Something Else? When people in Saskatchewan are wanting to get a divorce, they have different options and they might feel overwhelmed or confused about what they should do. While it’s always important to consult with a family law lawyer about how to approach a divorce in a legally sound way, here is some general information…
In Saskatchewan the family dog is property, which means courts don’t order shared parenting arrangements for pets. Mediation can create exactly the kind of creative, compassionate agreement that a court cannot, giving both people a role in the animal’s life even after everything else has been divided.
Saskatchewan has two times the national average of domestic violence. To address this issue, Charmaine Panko, K.C. partnered with PATHS SK to bring the evidence-based Safe & Together model to the province. This training equips professionals in law, social work, and education with tools to protect survivors and create healthier outcomes for children. Listen to the full CBC interview here.
Two years of living together, and the law treats your separation much like a divorce. Common law couples in Saskatchewan have the same rights, and the same obligations as married spouses when it comes to property, support, and parenting. Here’s what that means in practice.
