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What does a child’s best interest standard mean in court

The Family Law Act requires all decisions that involve children to be made in the child’s best interests. Contact Kolinsky Law’s Best Child and Spousal Support Lawyers in Edmonton.

What’s the legal difference between annulment and divorce

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the difference between an annulment and a divorce in Alberta but the distinction is not as puzzling as it seems. If you find your marriage is over and you are looking at your options for legally ending it, depending on...

What happens when you are arrested for a criminal offense

Avoiding criminal activity is a priority for most people; however, whether or not someone has actually committed an offence, there is the possibility that they could face criminal charges. As such, people may not know exactly what process they will go through in being...

How do DUI charges affect a license in Alberta?

The Alberta Administrative License Suspension (AALS) applies to you and your license if you have been pulled over for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and you: were found to be in violation of the federal legal limits for alcohol, cannabis or a combination of both,...

Steps to get ready for your consultation with a family lawyer

Meeting with a family lawyer for the first time can be stressful. Many are unsure of what to expect and feel some anxiety because of that. At Kolinsky Law in Edmonton, we strive to make your experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Of course, the nature...

Three Grounds for Divorce in Alberta

Reasons for divorce in Alberta are as varied and complicated as each relationship. Every divorcing couple brings individual reasons for the divorce to the negotiation table or the courtroom, but each must claim one of the three legal grounds for divorce under...

Charged with Controlled Substance Possession? – Here’s What You Need to Know

The Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act states that no one shall possess a substance that is listed in the Act. The Act organizes a large variety of banned substances into different schedules and includes opium, heroin, and other opiates, cocaine, PCP,...

Charged with sexual assault? Here are some possible defenses

The Criminal Code of Canada defines Sexual Assault as an assault which is committed in circumstances that are sexual in nature and result in the violation of the sexual integrity of the victim. “Assault” is defined as the intentional application of force without the...

You’ve been charged with DUI in Edmonton – now what?

You’ve spent the evening catching up with old friends. You socialized over a nice dinner and had a few drinks as the night wore on. Unfortunately, you made the choice to drive home and along the way you were stopped by police and tested for alcohol and drug...

The right custody decision for your child

Child custody is one of the most contentious parts of a divorce agreement. Divorcing parents must make a shift in mindset when they move from dividing assets to negotiating child custody. Emotions must be set aside in order to make a decision based on the child's...

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