Jennifer Shaften, Q.C. | Author | Foster LLP

Jennifer Shaften, Q.C.

Jennifer Shaften is a Managing Partner at Foster LLP.

Canada Must Be a Just Society

Canada must be a just society. Those were the words of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau two years before his government took over control of Canada’s residential schools from religious groups.

ASC Decision: Felgate, Nicholas John

In the decision Re Felgate, 2021 ABASC 68 released by the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) on May 11, 2021, Foster LLP Special Counsel, Brendan Miller, was successful in defending a $300,000.00 disgorgement order and judgment sought against his client by the Staff prosecutors of the ASC.

Adoptions in Alberta: Frequently Asked Questions

Your adoption process begins with a consultation with Dana who gathers information to draft the Adoption package. She meets with you and explains the process and procedures based on your individual needs.

Sasha Joshi to speak at Leaders in Law

Wishing our best to Sasha Joshi who will speaking along side a number of exceptional women on January 25, 2021.

Happy Holidays from Foster LLP

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the lawyers at Foster LLP.

Rupert Joshi for Alberta Bencher

“With over 34 years of experience, Rupert will represent you with a diverse and knowledgeable voice.”

Thank You Ron

Former partner, Ron Foster, Q.C., will be leaving Foster LLP at the end of August 2020. We thank Ron for his years of service and mentorship to Foster LLP.

How We Can Help During COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we deliver services at Foster LLP has changed; our commitment to helping you has not.

7 Tips for Parents Sharing Custody During COVID-19

We recently received some helpful tips from the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) about co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Response to COVID-19

Please read for important updates regarding COVID-19 and our firm's operations.

Adoptions in Alberta: What You Need to Know

Adoption creates families and should be a joyful experience. In fact, it is one of the matters Justices enjoy having a part in. However, without proper...

Bill 28 Update

The Legislative Assembly of Alberta had its First Reading of Bill 28 in November 2018.

Arbitration or Mediation: What Process is Right for You?

All disputes begin with a disagreement between two or more people, corporations, countries, etc. However, there are many ways for the dispute to resolve or move towards resolution.

How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer

We’ve compiled the following checklist to aid our prospective clients when choosing an effective divorce lawyer.

Corporate Disclosure and Support

Lawyers from our office attended the Queen’s Bench Family Law Annual Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Judiciary and the Calgary Bar Association on January 18, 2017. At the meeting, the Judiciary highlighted an important case which speaks to the financial disclosure requirements for parents who are self-employed or who control corporations.

Income Tax & Support

In certain instances, the Canada Revenue Agency permits support payor spouses to deduct the spousal support paid by them from their income for the purpose of their income tax. The same is true for common-law partners paying support.

Foster LLP is Growing!

We are proud to welcome three members to our dedicated team of family lawyers.

Updates to the Residential Tenancies Act

Changes have been made to the Residential Tenancies Act that would allow victims of domestic violence to end a tenancy early and without financial penalty.

10 Tips to Prepare for Your Divorce

Few things are tougher in life than a divorce. Any time a relationship starts with promise and happiness and ends in brokenness, there is deep pain and regret for multiple parties. And while a divorce is never fun or emotionless, it is possible to have a smooth parting of ways that mitigates pain and prevents undue hardship.