There is a recent decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal, Webb v. Birkett, wherein the court held that Family Law Lawyers, whether engaged in mediation, the collaborative law process, or any other process, has a duty to obtain full and complete financial disclosure, unless the client, being properly informed, waives the requirement.
The Court of Appeal held that it is the duty of every lawyer...
This is a difficult issue for a lot of payors. However, a party has to recognize that a marriage is a partnership. Once the partnership breaks down one party may have to compensate the other party. (more…)
