Family Law Series: Family Pets After Separation
For many families and individuals, pets are deeply loved companions and are frequently considered members of the family. It is not uncommon for separating spouses to disagree about who should keep their family pet or whether their family pet should be shared. In Saskatchewan, family pets are treated as property, not as family members, dependents, or children. While courts acknowledge the emotional attachment people have to […]
When Farm Debt Triggers Legal Protection: Understanding the Farm Debt Mediation Act in Saskatchewan
Did you know that Canadian farmers facing serious financial pressure may have a legal right to pause creditor action, sometimes before a lawsuit, foreclosure, or seizure even begins? For farmers struggling with missed payments, mounting arrears, or threatened enforcement, the Farm Debt Mediation Act (“FDMA”) can provide short‑term protection and a chance to stabilize […]
An Employer’s Duty to Inquire: When Accommodation Must Be Considered
Employers are generally familiar with the duty to accommodate employees with disabilities. Less understood is the related “duty to inquire.” This obligation can arise even where an employee has not formally requested accommodation. The framework is straightforward. Human rights law prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires employers to accommodate to the point of […]
Family Law Series: Parenting Time
When parents separate, one of the most important and emotionally fraught questions is how much time each parent will spend with their child. Parenting arrangements affect a child’s daily routine, stability, and long‑term wellbeing, and it is natural for parents to feel uncertain about what the law requires or how decisions are made. Understanding how […]
Family Law Series: Decision-making Responsibility
When a relationship ends, there are many difficult and emotional issues to navigate, especially when there are children involved. One of the most significant concerns for separating parents is how decisions about their children will be made going forward. Who has the right to make choices for their children regarding education, medical care, religious upbringing, […]
Family Law Series: Divorce
Ending a marriage is often a complicated decision, shaped by a range of complex emotional, financial, and personal factors. When divorce becomes necessary, understanding the legal process can provide a greater sense of clarity and control during what is typically a challenging and uncertain time. Whether a separation is amicable or contentious, it is important […]
What Is Constructive Dismissal in Saskatchewan? Understand Your Rights When Work Becomes Intolerable
Did you know you do not have to be fired to be dismissed from your job? Sometimes, an employer’s actions can amount to what the law calls “constructive dismissal”, even without explicit termination. When that happens, the employee is legally entitled to treat the employment relationship as ended and may have a claim for damages. […]
Pregnancy and Employee Benefits: What Employers Need to Know
Employers who offer benefits packages must ensure those benefits comply with Canadian and Saskatchewan human rights law. Pregnant employees cannot be treated differently than other employees when it comes to accessing benefits, even during statutory maternity leave. Denying benefits because a health need is pregnancy-related exposes employers and benefits providers to findings of discrimination on […]
Updates to the Federal Child Support Guidelines
As of October 1st, 2025, the Federal Child Support Guidelines, SOR/97-175 have been updated pursuant to the Guidelines Amending the Federal Child Support Guidelines, SOR/2025-166. / What are the Federal Child Support Guidelines? The Federal Child Support Guidelines, SOR/97-175 [the “Guidelines”] outline objectives, rules, and tables to determine and calculate the appropriate child support payable […]
Congratulations to Carlynn Block on being named in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™!
We are proud to celebrate Carlynn Block on being named in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ in the category of Family Law.