by OP Lawyers LLP – Calgary Law Firm – Ovaici Peydayesh LLP | Feb 2, 2026 | Family Law, OP Lawyers LLP Calgary - Ovaici Peydayesh LLP
Life is unpredictable. Job loss, illness, injury, or other sudden changes can make it impossible for a payor to comply with a court-ordered support obligation. When this happens, enforcement actions by Alberta’s Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) can add...
by OP Lawyers LLP – Calgary Law Firm – Ovaici Peydayesh LLP | Dec 15, 2025 | Civil Law, Calgary construction law team, Construction projects in Alberta, OP Lawyers LLP Calgary - Ovaici Peydayesh LLP
Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “Act”) has changed how money flows on construction projects. One of the biggest shifts is around pay-when-paid clauses, contract terms that say a subcontractor only gets paid once the general contractor has been...
by OP Lawyers LLP – Calgary Law Firm – Ovaici Peydayesh LLP | Dec 11, 2025 | Civil Law, Alberta Builders Liens, Calgary construction law team, Construction projects in Alberta, OP Lawyers LLP Calgary - Ovaici Peydayesh LLP
When it comes to construction liens in Alberta, timing is critical. Missing the filing deadline can mean losing lien rights entirely. Under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA), the rules are clear: remedial work or warranty work does not extend the...
by OP Lawyers LLP – Calgary Law Firm – Ovaici Peydayesh LLP | Dec 4, 2025 | Family Law, OP Lawyers LLP Calgary - Ovaici Peydayesh LLP
In certain traditions, including those governed by Islamic or Jewish laws, parties may enter into contracts that will require a previously agreed payment by the Husband to the Wife at the time of separation or in some cases, at the time of marriage. This blog will...
by OP Lawyers LLP – Calgary Law Firm – Ovaici Peydayesh LLP | Nov 11, 2025 | OP Lawyers LLP Calgary - Ovaici Peydayesh LLP
When an individual or business is served with a Statement of Claim or a Civil Claim in Alberta, it is critical that they respond within the prescribed time period set out in the Alberta Rules of Court. Failing to respond can have serious legal and financial...
by OP Lawyers LLP – Calgary Law Firm – Ovaici Peydayesh LLP | Oct 30, 2025 | OP Lawyers LLP Calgary - Ovaici Peydayesh LLP
Civil disputes can disrupt both individuals and businesses in ways that go beyond simple inconvenience. A disagreement with a business partner, a broken contract, or a dispute over property can quickly escalate if not handled properly. In Alberta, the civil court...
