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Diann P. Castle

Diann has been practicing family law for over 30 years. She started her own practice representing Legal Aid clients from marginalized communities, whose complex cases were often refused by other counsel. Diann now has over 100 reported decisions at all three levels of courts—the Provincial Court, the Court of Queen’s Bench, and the Court of Appeal. Diann believes that all matters should be mediated, negotiated, and counselled before proceeding to litigation.

Born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan and raised in the small ranching community of Cochrane, Alberta, Diann received her Juris Doctorate in 1987 from the University of Windsor. She articled with the firm of Meurin & Isbister and was called to the Bar in 1988 and formed her own firm in 1991, now known as Castle & Associates. Prior to law, she received a Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing in 1977 from Alberta Hospital Edmonton, a Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling in 1978 from Red Deer College, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary in 1983. She worked as a nurse at the Foothills Hospital from 1980 to 1994 while completing her undergraduate and Juris Doctor degrees. Diann’s background and education have taught her that every matter is unique, and all her clients are deserving of attention, care, and personalized strategies for success.

Diann has a passion for travel and has been fortunate to have travelled the world. In her travels to over 90 countries and territories, she has seen the Taj Mahal, the ancient ruins of Rome, the Great Wall, snorkeled the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, and enjoyed the best dishes across the Middle East. Diann's travels include, but not limited to: United States, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru (Galapagos Islands), Belize, Honduras, Paraguay, Urquay, Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands, Brazil, Barbados, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Caracus, Antiqua, St. Lucia, Saba, Bermuda, St. Barts, St. Maartens, Turks & Calcos, Grande Cayman, Jamaica, Aruba, St. Vatican City, Luxemburg, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Estonia, Poland, Finland, Russia, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Croatia, Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Cuba, Gibraltar, Japan, Taiwan and Jordan.

What she appreciates most about these experiences is the life-long friendships she has developed with people from different cultures. Every encounter has enlightened and enriched her understanding of the world and has strengthened her ability to empathize with a broad range of people.

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DS v PA, 2018 ABPC 157

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AH v AM, 2018 ABPC 92

AH v AM 2018 ABPC 92 VIEW DETAILS

JF v. JK, 2017 ABPC 27

JF v JK 2017 ABPC 27 VIEW DETAILS

V.N. v. P.S. (P.B.), 2014 ABPC 86

V N v P S P B 2014 ABPC 86 VIEW DETAILS

V.N. v. P.S. (P.B.), 2014 ABPC 217

V N v P S P B 2014 ABPC 217 VIEW DETAILS

H. (C.L.) v. C. (S.A.) 2010 CarswellAlta 541, 2010 ABPC 98, [2010] A.W.L.D. 3007, [2010] A.W.L.D. 3016, [2010] A.W.L.D. 3018, [2010] W.D.F.L. 3097, [2010] W.D.F.L. 3152, [2010] W.D.F.L. 3154;

13 PC H C L v C S A 2010 CarswellAlta 541 2010 ABPC 98 1 VIEW DETAILS

B. (T.) v. B. (J.) 2009 CarswellAlta 1196, 2009 ABPC 209, [2009] A.W.L.D. 4274, [2009] W.D.F.L. 5226;

12PC B T v B J 2009 CarswellAlta 1996 2009 ABPC 209 2 VIEW DETAILS

M. (S.) v. Alberta (Director, Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act) 2008 CarswellAlta 510, 2008 ABPC 101, [2008] A.W.L.D. 3956, [2008] W.D.F.L. 4666;

11PC M S v Alberta Director Child Youth Family Enhancement Act 3 VIEW DETAILS

M. (F.), Re In the Matter of the Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act, R.S.A. (2000) Chapter C-12 and In the Matter of the Family Law Act, Statutes of Alberta, 2003 Chap. F-4.5 and F.M. born 2004 and D.M. born 2005 2007 CarswellAlta 1177, 2007 ABPC 186, [2008] A.W.L.D. 2033, [2008] W.D.F.L. 2495;

10PC M F Re In the Matter of the Child Youth Family Enhancement Act 4 VIEW DETAILS

M. (F.), Re In the Matter of the Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act, R.S.A. (2000) Chapter C-12 and In the Matter of the Family Law Act, Statutes of Alberta, 2003 Chap. F-4.5 and F.M. born 2004 and D.M. born 2005 2007 CarswellAlta 213, 2007 ABPC 44, [2007] A.W.L.D. 2117, [2007] W.D.F.L. 2358;

9PC M F Re In the Matter of the Child Youth Family Enhancement Act 5 VIEW DETAILS

M. (J.R.) v. M. (T.D.) 2006 CarswellAlta 1443, 2006 ABPC 285, [2007] A.W.L.D. 1621, [2007] A.W.L.D. 1620, [2007] A.W.L.D. 1622, [2007] W.D.F.L. 1780, [2007] W.D.F.L. 1778, [2007] W.D.F.L. 1781;

8PC M J R v M T D 2006 CarswellAlta 1443 2006 ABPC 285 6 VIEW DETAILS

W.(M.), Re In the Matter of The Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, R.S.A. (2000) 2006 CarswellAlta 1058, 2006 ABPC 217, [2007] A.W.L.D. 107, [2007] W.D.F.L. 129;

7PC W M Re In the matter of The Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act 7 VIEW DETAILS

A.(S.L.), Re In the Matter of The Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, R.S.A. (2000) 2005 CarswellAlta 1716, 2005 ABPC 141, [2006] A.W.L.D. 405, [2006] A.W.L.D. 406, [2006] W.D.F.L. 277, [2006] W.D.F.L. 279;

6PC A S L Re In the Matter of The Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act 8 VIEW DETAILS

Alberta (Director of Child Welfare) v. H.(C.) 2003 CarswellAlta 8, 2003 ABPC 3, 8 Alta. L.R. (4th) 268;

5PC Alberta Director of Child Welfare v H C 2003 CarswellAlta 8 9 VIEW DETAILS

Alberta (Director of Child Welfare) v. S.(S.) 2002 CarswellAlta 1517, 2002 ABPC 184;

4PC Alberta Director of Child Welfare v S S 2002 CarswellAlta 1517 10 VIEW DETAILS

S.(B.A.) v. Z.(C.L.) 2001 CarswellAlta 379, 2001 ABPC 55, 287 A.R. 1;

3PC S B A v Z C L 2001 CarswellAlta 379 2001 ABPC 55 11 VIEW DETAILS

T.(J.), Re In the Matter of: The Child Welfare Act, S.A., C-8.1, as amended; and The Provincial Court Act, S.A., P-20, as amended 2001 CarswellAlta 80, 2001 ABPC 27, 283 A.R. 169; and

2PC T J Re In the Matter of The Child Welfare Act S A C 8 1 as amended 12 VIEW DETAILS

L.(T.A.V.), Re In the Matter of L.(T.A.V.) and L.(T.A.), Children Within The Meaning of the Child Welfare Act 1993 CarswellAlta 836, 147 A.R. 69.

1PC L T A V Re In the Matter of L T A V and L T A 13 VIEW DETAILS

Wright v Lemoine, 2017 ABQB 395

Wright v Lemoine 2017 ABQB 395 VIEW DETAILS

ESB v SDB, 2017 ABQB 522 (CanLII)

ESB v SDB 2017 ABQB 522 CanLII VIEW DETAILS

Noseworthy v McDonald, 2017 ABQB 439 (CanLII)

Noseworthy v McDonald 2017 ABQB 439 CanLII VIEW DETAILS

EG v. Alberta (Child and Family Services), 2014 ABQB 406

EG and AG v The Director of Child and Family Services VIEW DETAILS

W. (L.D.) v. M. (K.D.) 2011 CarswellAlta 1032, 2011 ABQB 384, [2011] A.W.L.D. 3905, [2011] A.W.L.D. 3904, [2011] A.W.L.D. 3902, [2011] A.W.L.D. 3899, [2011] A.W.L.D. 3894, [2011] A.W.L.D. 3893, [2011] A.W.L.D. 3891, [2011] W.D.F.L. 5145, [2011] W.D.F.L. 5139, [2011] W.D.F.L. 5128, [2011] W.D.F.L. 5117, [2011] W.D.F.L. 5081, [2011] W.D.F.L. 5077, [2011] W.D.F.L. 5064, 508 A.R. 335;

40QB S C v L E 2010 CarswellAlta 831 2010 ABQB 285 2 VIEW DETAILS

S. (C.) v. L. (E.) 2010 CarswellAlta 831, 2010 ABQB 285;

39QB C L v L S 2010 CarswellAlta 275 2010 ABQB 92 3 VIEW DETAILS

C. (L.) v. L. (S.) 2010 CarswellAlta 275, 2010 ABQB 92, [2010] A.W.L.D. 2589, [2010] A.W.L.D. 2591, [2010] W.D.F.L. 2645, [2010] W.D.F.L. 2654;

39QB C L v L S 2010 CarswellAlta 275 2010 ABQB 92 3 v2 VIEW DETAILS

Bowles v. Beamish 2008 CarswellAlta 1067, 2008 ABQB 480, [2009] A.W.L.D. 160;

38QB Bowles v Beamish 2008 CarswellAlta 1067 2008 ABQB 480 1 4 VIEW DETAILS

Bowles v. Beamish 2008 CarswellAlta 888, 2008 ABQB 395, [2008] A.W.L.D. 3307, [2008] A.W.L.D. 3266, [2008] W.D.F.L. 4010, [2008] W.D.F.L. 3987;

36QB Fisher v Fisher 2008 CarswellAlta 340 2008 ABQB 170 6 VIEW DETAILS

Fisher v. Fisher 2008 CarswellAlta 340, 2008 ABQB 170, [2008] A.W.L.D. 2039, [2008] A.W.L.D. 2041, [2008] A.W.L.D. 2036, [2008] W.D.F.L. 2525, [2008] W.D.F.L. 2536, [2008] W.D.F.L. 2550, 52 R.F.L. (6th) 435, 442 A.R. 304;

35QB Mahowich v Mahowich 2008 CarswellAlta 319 2008 ABQB 143 8 VIEW DETAILS

Mahowich v. Mahowich 2008 CarswellAlta 319, 2008 ABQB 143, [2008] A.W.L.D. 1581, [2008] W.D.F.L. 2042;

35QB Mahowich v Mahowich 2008 CarswellAlta 319 2008 ABQB 143 7 VIEW DETAILS

F. (A.), Re T.W. and R.W. and Child and Family Services Authority, Anne Marie Kingston 2008 CarswellAlta 458, 2008 ABQB 97, [2008] A.W.L.D. 3444, [2008] A.W.L.D. 3445, [2008] A.W.L.D. 3447, [2008] W.D.F.L. 4115, [2008] W.D.F.L. 4109, [2008] W.D.F.L. 4110;

34QB F A Re T W and R W and Child and Family Services Authority 9 VIEW DETAILS

M. (F.), Re The Director of Child and Family Services In Right of the Province of Alberta and S.D.M. 2008 CarswellAlta 457, 2008 ABQB 94, [2008] A.W.L.D. 2366, [2008] W.D.F.L. 2912, 53 R.F.L. (6th) 342, 444 A.R. 18;

33QB M F Re The Director of Child and Family Service 10 VIEW DETAILS

Bowles v. Beamish 2007 CarswellAlta 797, 2007 ABQB 398, [2007] A.W.L.D. 2564;

32QB Bowles v Beamish 2007 CarswellAlta 797 2007 ABQB 398 11 VIEW DETAILS

Bowles v. Beamish 2007 CarswellAlta 1473, 2007 ABQB 398, [2008] A.W.L.D. 2234, [2008] A.W.L.D. 2234, [2008] A.W.L.D. 2233;

31QB Bowles v Beamish 2007 CarswellAlta 1473 2007 ABQB 398 12 VIEW DETAILS

W. (V.L.) v. W. (J.E.) 2007 CarswellAlta 674, 2007 ABQB 358, 75 Alta. L.R. (4th) 252, 39 R.F.L. (6th) 376, [2007] A.W.L.D. 2952, [2007] A.W.L.D. 2954, [2007] W.D.F.L. 3438, [2007] W.D.F.L. 3451, 158 A.C.W.S. (3d) 439;

30QB W V L v W J E 2007 CarswellAlta 674 2007 ABQB 358 13 VIEW DETAILS

Ganden, Re: In the Matter of the Bankruptcy of Mark Edward Ganden 2006 CarswellAlta 1449, 2006 ABQB 806, [2007] A.W.L.D. 8, [2007] A.W.L.D. 10, [2007] W.D.F.L. 1, 26 C.B.R. (5th) 194, 153 A.C.W.S. (3d) 26, 428 A.R. 287;

29QB Ganden Re In the Matter of the Bankruptcy of Mark Edward Ganden 14 VIEW DETAILS

W.(K.) v. Alberta (Director of Child Welfare) 2006 CarswellAlta 1401, 2006 ABQB 778, [2007] A.W.L.D. 709, [2007] W.D.F.L. 822, 34 R.F.L. (6th) 414, 70 Alta. L.R. (4th) 81;

W K v Alberta Director of Child Welfare 2006 CarswellAlta 1401 VIEW DETAILS

G.(A.) v. S.(L.) 2005 CarswellAlta 968, 2005 ABQB 462, [2005] W.D.F.L. 3432, [2005] W.D.F.L. 3472, [2005] W.D.F.L. 3476, [2005] A.W.L.D. 2781, [2005] A.W.L.D. 2804, [2005] A.W.L.D. 2807, [2005] W.D.F.L. 3910, [2005] A.W.L.D. 3172, 17 R.F.L. (6th) 244;

27QB G A v S L 2005 CarswellAlta 968 2005 ABQB 462 16 VIEW DETAILS

Barrett Estate, Re: In the Matter of the Estate of Dwight Wesley Barrett 2005 CarswellAlta 2334, 2005 WL 5745752 (Alta. Q.B.);

26QB Barrett Estate Re In the Matter of the Estate of Dwight Wesley Barrett 17 VIEW DETAILS

Nathoo v. Nathoo 2005 CarswellAlta 301, 2005 ABQB 175, [2005] A.W.L.D. 1377, [2005] A.W.L.D. 1378, [2005] A.W.L.D. 1380, [2005] W.D.F.L. 1713, [2005] W.D.F.L. 1708, [2005] W.D.F.L. 1707, 16 R.F.L. (6th) 313;

25QB Nathoo v Nathoo 2005 CarswellAlta 301 2005 ABQB 175 18 VIEW DETAILS

J. (R.K.) v. S. (M.M.) 2004 CarswellAlta 1148, 2004 ABQB 641;

23QB J R K v S M M 2004 CarswellAlta 1148 2004 ABQB 641 19 VIEW DETAILS

Alberta (Director of Child Welfare) v. R.(M.) 2003 CarswellAlta 2020, 2005 ABQB 641, [2005] W.D.F.L. 3946, [2005] A.W.L.D. 3245, 386 A.R. 182;

21QB Alberta Director of Child Welfare v R M 2003 CarswellAlta 2020 20 VIEW DETAILS

W.(J.) v. C.(J.) 2003 CarswellAlta 1767, 2003 ABQB 211;

20QB W J v C J 2003 CarswellAlta 1767 2003 ABQB 211 21 VIEW DETAILS

Ganden v. Kovalsky 2003 CarswellAlta 891, 2003 ABQB 20;

19QB Ganden v Kovalsky 2003 CarswellAlta 891 2003 ABQB 20 22 VIEW DETAILS

S.(J.S.) v. S.(W.J.) 2002 CarswellAlta 2104, 2002 ABQB 819;

S 28J S 29 v S 28W J 29 2002 CarswellAlta2104 2C 2002 ABQB 819 VIEW DETAILS

Thurber v. Thurber 2002 CarswellAlta 950, 2002 ABQB 727, 322 A.R. 242;

17QB Thurber v Thurber 2002 CarswellAlta 950 2002 ABQB 727 24 VIEW DETAILS

M.(D.A.) v. M.(A.E.) 2002 CarswellAlta 1501, 2002 ABQB 538;

16QB M D A v M A E 2002 CarswellAlta 1501 2002 ABQB 538 25 VIEW DETAILS

R.(W.) v. Alberta (Director of Child Welfare) 2001 CarswellAlta 1771, 2001 ABQB 869, 25 R.F.L. (5th) 380;

14QB R W v Alberta Director of Child Welfare 2001 CarswellAlta 1771 27 VIEW DETAILS

Tabata v. Smith 2001 CarswellAlta 1294, 2001 ABQB 776, 21 R.F.L. (5th) 451, 297 A.R. 168;

13QB Tabata v Smith 2001 CarswellAlta 1294 2001 ABQB 776 28 VIEW DETAILS

Lauderdale v. Lauderdale 1999 CarswellAlta 296, 241 A.R. 355, 50 R.F.L. (4th) 411;

12QB Lauderdale v Lauderdale 1999 CarswellAlta 296 241 A R 355 29 VIEW DETAILS

Johnson-Steeves v. Lee 1997 CarswellAlta 426, 50 Alta. L.R. (3d) 340, [1997] 6 W.W.R. 608, 29 R.F.L. (4th) 126, 203 A.R. 192, 6 W.W.R. 608;

9QB Johnson Steeves v Lee 1997 CarswellAlta 426 50 Alta L R 3d 340 30 VIEW DETAILS

Cyclone Sales & Service Ltd. Husson 1996 CarswellAlta 878, 195 A.R. 380 at 385, [1996] A.W.L.D. 1090, [1996] W.D.F.L. 2742;

8QB Cyclone Sales Service Ltd Husson 1996 CarswellAlta 878 31 VIEW DETAILS

Taylor v. Rossu 1996 CarswellAlta 847, 44 Alta.L.R. (3d) 388, [1997] 1 W.W.R. 672, 140 D.L.R. (4th) 562, 191 A.R. 252, 39 C.R.R. (2d) 362 - (LANDMARK);

7QB Taylor v Rossu 1996 CarswellAlta 847 44 Alta L R 3d 388 32 VIEW DETAILS

Cyclone Sales & Service Ltd. v. Husson 1996 CarswellAlta 877, 195 A.R. 380, [1996] A.W.L.D. 1091, [1996] W.D.F.L. 2741;

6QB Cyclone Sales Service Ltd v Husson 1996 CarswellAlta 877 195 A R 380 33 VIEW DETAILS

Nowakowski v. Nowakowski 1996 CarswellAlta 63, 20 R.F.L. (4th) 281, 177 A.R. 370;

5QB Nowakowski v Nowakowski 1996 CarswsellAlta 63 20 R F L 4th 281 34 VIEW DETAILS

Lauderdale v. Lauderdale 1996 CarswellAlta 43, 21 R.F.L. (4th) 17, 180 A.R. 81;

4QB Lauderdale v Lauderdale 1996 CarswellAlta 43 21 R F L 4th 17 35 VIEW DETAILS

O.(T.L.) v. Alberta (Director of Child Welfare) 1995 CarswellAlta 431, 34 Alta. L.R. (3d) 194, 175 A.R. 194;

3QB O T L v Alberta Director of Child Welfare 1995 CarswellAlta 431 36 VIEW DETAILS

Paterson v. Paterson 1994 CarswellAlta 786, [1994] A.W.L.D. 989, [1994] W.D.F.L. 1791;

2QB Paterson v Paterson 1994 CarswellAlta 786 1994 A W L D 989 37 VIEW DETAILS

McIntyre v. McIntyre 1993 CarswellAlta 769, [1993] W.D.F.L. 1101.

1QB McIntyre v McIntyre 1993 CarswellAlta 769 1993 W D F L 1101 38 VIEW DETAILS

JWS v CJS, 2021 ABQB 411

Court of Queens Bench of Alberta JWS v CJS 2021 ABQB 411 Diann VIEW DETAILS

CMZ v JLZ, 2021 ABQB 700

Court of Queens Bench of Alberta CMZ v JLZ 2021 ABQB 700 Diann VIEW DETAILS

Lotoski v. Lotoski, 2016 ABCA 73

Lotoski v Lotoski 2016 ABCA 73 VIEW DETAILS

Brost v Kusler, 2016 ABCA 363

Brost v Kusler 2016 ABCA 363 VIEW DETAILS

Quraishi v Merah, 2016 ABCA 116

Quraishi v Merah 2016 ABCA 116 VIEW DETAILS

E.G. v. Alberta (Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Director), 2014 ABCA 237

E G v Alberta Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act Director 2014 ABCA 237 VIEW DETAILS

Caldwell v. Caldwell, 2013 ABCA 268

Caldwell Court of Appeal Decision 07 23 13 VIEW DETAILS

Gingrich v. Gingrich 2012 CarswellAlta 2073, 2012 ABCA 371;

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Kretschmer v. Terrigno 2012 CarswellAlta 2064, 2012 ABCA 345;

kretschmer v terrigno 2 VIEW DETAILS

H. (R.) v. H. (G.G.) 2011 CarswellAlta 2428, 2012 ABCA 11, [2012] A.W.L.D. 704, [2012] W.D.F.L. 1344, 215 A.C.W.S. (3d) 894;

1ca h r v h g g 2011 carswellalta 2428 2012 abca 11 3 VIEW DETAILS

M. (J.D.) v. L. (A.M.) 2010 CarswellAlta 1378, 2010 ABCA 219;

34CA M J D v L A M 2010 CarswellAlta 1378 2010 ABCA 219 4 VIEW DETAILS

Hojnik v. Hojnik 2010 CarswellAlta 1061, 2010 ABCA 192, [2010] A.W.L.D. 3013, [2010] A.W.L.D. 3014, [2010] A.W.L.D. 3025, [2010] W.D.F.L. 3142, [2010] W.D.F.L. 3144, [2010] W.D.F.L. 3180;

33CA Hojnik v Hojnik 2010 CarswellAlta 1061 2010 ABCA 192 5 VIEW DETAILS

D. (A.) v. Alberta (Director of Child Welfare) 2010 CarswellAlta 438, 2010 ABCA 83, [2010] A.W.L.D. 1614, [2010] W.D.F.L. 1647, 78 R.F.L. (6th) 13, 317 D.L.R. (4th) 299;

32CA D A v Alberta Director of Child Welfare 2010 CarswellAlta 438 6 VIEW DETAILS

J. (D.) v. J. (M.) 2009 CarswellAlta 1238, 2009 ABCA 272, [2009] A.W.L.D. 3450, [2009] A.W.L.D. 3451, [2009] A.W.L.D. 3452, [2009] W.D.F.L. 4093, [2009] W.D.F.L. 4098, [2009] W.D.F.L. 4124, 70 R.F.L. (6th) 63, 13 Alta. L.R. (5th) 1, 464 A.R. 16, 467 W.A.C. 16;

31CA J D v J M 2009 CarswellAlta 1238 2009 ABCA 272 7 VIEW DETAILS

Hashman v. Hashman 2009 CarswellAlta 341, 2009 ABCA 95, [2009] A.W.L.D. 1295, [2009] W.D.F.L. 1502;

30CA Hashman v Hashman 2009 CarswellAlta 341 2009 ABCA 95 8 VIEW DETAILS

F. (A.), Re 2009 CarswellAlta 33, 2009 ABCA 25, 99 Alta. L.R. (4th) 28, [2009] A.W.L.D. 548, [2009] A.W.L.D. 549, [2009] A.W.L.D. 547, [2009] W.D.F.L. 604, [2009] W.D.F.L. 605, [2009] W.D.F.L. 607, 61 R.F.L. (6th) 64, 446 A.R. 333, 442 W.A.C. 333, 307 D.L.R. (4th) 140;

29CA F A Re T W and R W and The Director of the Alberta Child 9 VIEW DETAILS

Alberta (Director, Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act) v. S. (L.) 2009 CarswellAlta 12, 2009 ABCA 10, [2009][ A.W.L.D. 768, [2009] A.W.L.D. 710, [2009] W.D.F.L. 831, 446 A.R. 135, 442 W.A.C. 135;

28CA Alberta Director Child Youth Family Enhancement Act v S L 10 VIEW DETAILS

Hykawy v. Hykawy 2008 CarswellAlta 1294, 2008 ABCA 324, [2008] A.W.L.D. 3959, [2008] W.D.F.L. 4718, 56 R.F.L. (6th) 24, 60 C.P.C. (6th) 216, 298 D.L.R. (4th) 620;

27CA Hykawy v Hykawy 2008 CarswellAlta 1294 2008 ACA 324 11 VIEW DETAILS

Felker v. Felker 2007 CarswellAlta 164, 2007 ABCA 55, 391 W.A.C. 318, 401 A.R. 318, [2007] A.W.L.D. 1863, [2007];

26CA Felker v Felker 2007 CarswellAlta 164 20007 ACA 55 12 VIEW DETAILS

W. (K.V.) v. Alberta (Director of Child Welfare), 2006 CarswellAlta 1773, 2006 ABCA 404, [2007] 3 W.W.R. 626, [2007] A.W.L.D. 1131, [2007] W.D.F.L. 1289, 69 Alta. L.R. (4th) 215, 391 W.A.C. 175, 401 A.R. 175;

25CA W K V v Alberta Director of Child Welfare 2006 CarswellAlta 1773 13 VIEW DETAILS

Keshavjee v. Altavac Manufacturing Inc. 2006 CarswellAlta 1807, 20070 ABCA 2, [2007] W.D.F.L. 1938, [2007] A.W.L.D. 1769;

24CA Keshavjee v Altavac Manufacturing Inc 2006 CarswellAlta 1807 2007 ABCA 2 14 VIEW DETAILS

G.(A.) v. S.(L.) 2006 CarswellAlta 1367, 2006 ABCA 311, 384 W.A.C. 296, 397 A.R. 296, [2007] W.D.F.L. 921, [2007] W.D.F.L. 999, [2007] W.D.F.L. 984, [2007] A.W.L.D. 779, [2007] A.W.L.D. 808, [2007] A.W.L.D. 807, 275 D.L.R. (4th) 388, 34 R.F.L. (6th) 266;

23CA G A v S L 2006 CarswellAlta 1367 2006 ABCA 311 15 VIEW DETAILS

P.(V.M.) v. P.(D.B.) 2006 CarswellAlta 1228, 2006 ABCA 286, [2006] A.W.L.D. 2955, [2006] W.D.F.L. 3552, 384 W.A.C. 385, 397 A.R. 385, 36 R.F.L. (6th) 259, [2007] A.S.L.D. 2119, [2007} W.D.F.L. 2372;

22CA P V M v P D B 2006 CarswellAlta 1228 2006 ABCA 286 16 VIEW DETAILS

P.(V.M.) v. P.(D.B.) 2006 CarswellAlta 893, 2006 ABCA 224, [2006] A.W.L.D. 2463, [2006] W.D.F.L. 2885, 28 R.F.L. (6th) 5, 152 A.C.W.S. (3d) 194;

21CA P V M v P D B 2006 CarswellAlta 893 2006 ABCA 224 17 VIEW DETAILS

Darr v. Darr 2006 CarswellAlta 99, 2006 ABCA 32, [2006] A.W.L.D. 1037, [2006] A.W.L.D. 1037, [2006] A.W.L.D. 1058, [2006] A.W.L.D. 987, [2006] W.D.F.L. 932, 263 D.L.R. (4th) 410, 384 A.R. 69, 367 W.A.C. 69;

20CA Darr v Darr 2006 CarswellAlta 99 2006 ABCA 32 18 VIEW DETAILS

T.(M.) v. Alberta (Director of Child Welfare) 2005 CarswellAlta 362, 2005 ABCA 125, [2005] A.W.L.D. 1611, [2005] A.W.L.D. 1612, [2005] A.W.L.D. 1613, {2005} A.W.L.D. 1614, [2005] A.W.L.D. 1615, [2005] W.D.F.L. 1902, [2005] W.D.F.L. 1896, [2005] W.D.F.L. 1895, [2005] W.D.F.L. 1894, [2005] W.D.F.L. 1891, 363 A.R. 306, 343 W.A.C. 306, 42 Alta. L.R. (4th) 99;

19CA T M v Alberta Director of Child Welfare 2005 CarswellAlta 362 19 VIEW DETAILS

M.(L.) v. T.(J.) 2004 CarswellAlta 1883, 2005 ABCA 9, [2005] W.D.F.L. 1252, [2005] A.W.L.D. 1051;

18CA M L v T J 2004 CarswellAlta 1883 2005 ABCA 9 20 VIEW DETAILS

White v. White 2003 CarswellAlta 1732, 2003 ABCA 358, 1 R.F.L. (6th) 416, 346 A.R. 51, 320 W.A.C. 51;

17CA White v White 2003 CarswellAlta 1732 2003 ABCA 358 21 VIEW DETAILS

W.(J.) v. C.(J.) 2003 CarswellAlta 1769, 2003 ABCA 348, 26 Alta. L.R. (4th) 19, 236 A.R. 127, 320 W.A.C. 128, 49 R.F.L. (5th) 450;

16CA W J v C J 2003 CarswellAlta 1769 2003 ABCA 348 22 VIEW DETAILS

D.(J.) v. B.(T.D.) 2002 CarswellAlta 1568, 2002 ABCA 269, 33 R.F.L. (5th) 315, 317 A.R. 231, 284 W.A.C. 231;

15CA D J v B T D 2002 CarswellAlta 1568 2002 ABCA 269 23 VIEW DETAILS

Bulloch v. Bulloch 2001 CarswellAlta 1882, 2001 ABCA 69;

14CA Bulloch v Bulloch 2001 CarswellAlta 1882 2001 ABCA 69 24 VIEW DETAILS

Deiure v. Deiure 2000 CarswellAlta 1497, 2000 ABCA 328, 11 R.F.L. (5th) 295, 281 A.R. 146, 248 W.A.C. 146;

13CA Deiure v Deiure 2000 CarswellAlta 1497 2000 ABCA 328 25 VIEW DETAILS

Howard v. Howard 2000 CarswellAlta 466, 2000 WL 33296250 (Alta. C.A.);

12CA Howard v Howard 2000 CarswellAlta 466 2000 WL 33296250 Alta C A 26 VIEW DETAILS

Furlong v. Furlong 1998 CarswellAlta 962, 42 R.F.L. (4th) 350, [1998] A.J. No. 1173;

Furlong v Furlong 1998 CarswellAlta 962 VIEW DETAILS

Taylor v. Rossu 1998 CarswellAlta 523, 161 D.L.R. (4th) 266, 216 A.R. 348, 175 W.A.C. 348, 39 R.F.L. (4th) 242, [1999] 1 W.W.R. 85, (sub nom. Rossue v. Taylor) 53 C.R.R. (2d) 219, 68 Alta. L.R. (3d) 213, 1 W.W.R. 85, [1998] A.J. No. 648, 1998 ABCA 193 - (LANDMARK) Changed the Law of Alberta Re: Spousal Support for Common-Law Spouses;

10CA Taylor v Rossu 1998 CarswellAlta 523 161 D L R 4th 266 28 VIEW DETAILS

Bolt v. Nunemaker 1998 CarswellAlta 448, 216 A.R. 28, 175 W.A.C. 28;

9CA Bott v Nunemaker 1998 CarswellAlta 448 216 A R 28 29 VIEW DETAILS

Johnson-Steeves v. Lee 1997 CarswellAlta 961, 54 Alta. L.R. (3d) 218, 33 R.F.L. (4th) 278, 48 C.R.R. (2d) 327, 209 A.R. 292, 160 W.A.C. 292, [1998] 3 W.W.R. 419, 3 W.W.R. 410, [1997] A.J. No. 1057;

8CA Johnson Steeves v Lee 1997 CArswellAlta 961 54 Alta L R 3d 218 30 VIEW DETAILS

Lauderdale v. Lauderdale 1997 CarswellAlta 448, 200 A.R. 198, 146 W.A.C. 198, 29 R.F.L. (4th) 34;

7CA Lauderdale v Lauderdale 1997 CarswellAlta 448 200 A R 198 31 VIEW DETAILS

Mayotte v. Salthouse 1997 CarswellAlta 445, 29 R.F.L. (4th) 38;

6CA Mayotte v Salthouse 1997 CarswellAlta 445 29 R F L 4th 38 32 VIEW DETAILS

M.(R.K.) v. K.(L.D.) 1996 CarswellAlta 941, 25 R.F.L. (4th) 285, 193 A.R. 167, 135 W.A.C. 167, [1997] A.W.L.D. 033, [1997] W.D.F.L. 075;

M 28R K 29 v K 28L D 1996 CarswelAlta 941 VIEW DETAILS

Lasalle v. Lasalle 1994 CarswellAlta 387, 7 R.F.L. (4th) 100;

4CA Lasalle v Lasalle 1994 CarswellAlta 387 7 R F L 4th 100 34 VIEW DETAILS

Haisman v. Haisman 1994 CarswellAlta 179, 22 Alta. L.R. (3d) 56, 7 R.F.L. (4th) 1, 116 D.L.R. (4th) 671, 157 A.R. 47, 77 W.A.C. 47, 116 D.L.R. (4th) 671 - (LANDMARK);

3CA Haisman v Haisman 1994 CarswellAlta 179 22 Alta L R 3d 56 35 VIEW DETAILS

Theriault v. Theriault 1994 CarswellAlta 371, 2 R.F.L. (4th) 157, 149 A.R. 210, 63 W.A.C. 210, 113 D.L.R. (4th) 57 - (LANDMARK) followed by SCC; and

2CA Theriault v Theriault 1994 CarswellAlta 371 2 R F L 4th 157 36 VIEW DETAILS

Freeman v. Pellerin 1991 CarswellAlta 767, 120 A.R. 335, 8 W.A.C. 335.

1CA Freeman v Pellerin 1991 CArswellAlta 767 120 A R 335 37 VIEW DETAILS

JLZ v CMZ, 2021 ABCA 200

Court of Appeal of Alberta JLZ v CMZ 2021 ABCA 200 Diann Tanya VIEW DETAILS
Areas of Practice
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Litigation
  • Family Law Appeals
Bar Admissions
  • Alberta, 1988
Education
  • University of Windsor School of Law, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
    J.D. - 1987
  • University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    B.A. - 1983
  • Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
    Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling - 1978
  • Alberta Hospital Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing - 1977
Honors and Awards
  • Law School Entrance Scholarship, 1983 - 1984
Professional Associations and Memberships
  • Calgary Bar Association, 1988 - Present
  • Alberta Law Society, 1988 - Present
  • Canadian Bar Association

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