Holidays—whether winter break, summer vacation, or spring break—are special times for families. They’re full of traditions, travel, and quality time while the kids are out of school. But if you don’t have a Separation Agreement or Court Order that says how holiday time should be shared, you might need help sorting things out.

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Right now, the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench are facing serious delays. If you haven’t already booked a court date, it can be hard to get one before school lets out.

 

Getting a hearing in the Court of King’s Bench takes time and preparation. You must:

• Exchange financial disclosure

• Attend Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Go through Family Docket Court to apply

 

If you have a lawyer, you’ll likely pay for their time drafting affidavits, preparing for court, and possibly waiting hours just to be heard. Sometimes, even after all that, you may not get in front of a judge in time.

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I’ve practiced only in Family Law my entire legal career. I’ve been to court many times to argue over Christmas parenting time or summer travel plans. I’ve even had judges tell clients, "You should have figured this out earlier."

 

The reality is, even when you try hard to sort things out outside of court, it can still take time. And that often means needing last-minute help when deadlines are tight.

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That’s where I can step in.

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FLAT RATE FEE OF $1,350 

*plus GST and office admin/disbursement fees

 

Spring Break/Summer Holiday hearings by request.

2025 Holiday/Christmas Parenting hearings:

• December 1, decision by December 5

• December 8, decision by December 12

• December 15, decision by December 19

Additional dates may be available upon request.

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Let’s make sure your holiday plans are clear and focused on your children—without the stress and cost of last-minute court battles.