Family Law

12 articles

Does CPS notify the other parent?

Does CPS notify the other parent?

No federal law requires CPS to notify both parents during an investigation. See what state rules require and when notice can be withheld for safety.

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Domestic Violence Laws Alberta

Domestic Violence Laws Alberta

How Alberta and Canadian federal law treat domestic violence: the Criminal Code offences that apply, emergency protection orders, and how charges proceed.

10 min read
Domestic Violence Laws in Canada

Domestic Violence Laws in Canada

Under Canadian law, persons accused of domestic violence may face prosecution under the Canadian Criminal Code for acts of violence or abuse.

15 min read
Right of First Refusal Alberta

Right of First Refusal Alberta

Alberta's Right of First Refusal gives a guardian the first chance to care for their child before a babysitter. How the clause works and how to enforce it.

9 min read
Right of First Refusal British Columbia

Right of First Refusal British Columbia

British Columbia's Family Law Act sets no fixed age for a child to refuse a parent. See how the Right of First Refusal works and how it's enforced.

12 min read
Right of First Refusal Manitoba

Right of First Refusal Manitoba

A right of first refusal is an optional Manitoba parenting clause giving the other parent the first chance to care for the child. How to write and enforce one.

10 min read