Chadi & Ibrahim LLP

10/15/2026

Can You Stand Your Ground in Alberta?

Canada does not have a "Stand Your Ground" law or a Castle" law. Self-defence here is governed by sections 34 and 35 of the Criminal Code, and the question courts ask is whether your response was reasonable and proportionate to the threat. Defending yourself or your family can still lead to charges. Here is what the Crown and the courts look at.

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Picture this: You are asleep in your bed when you hear someone breaking in through the back door of your home. You observe an intruder holding a crowbar as they approach the stairs where your children are sleeping. You yell for them to leave, and they refuse. You throw a nearby lamp, and it shatters

10/08/2026

How to Get Full Custody of Your Child in Edmonton

Since the 2021 Divorce Act, the law talks about parenting time and decision-making responsibility rather than custody. Shared parenting is the starting point, and a Sole Parenting Order is granted only when a parent can show that sharing would harm the child's best interests. If you are seeking sole custody, or an ex is seeking it against you, this article walks through what the court looks at.

👉 https://chadilaw.com/how-to-get-full-custody-of-your-child-in-edmonton/

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Child custody issues are among the most emotionally fraught legal matters that parents can face. For many divorcing spouses or former partners negotiating a new custody arrangement, the idea of having to share parenting time with their ex or of not being with their child all the time feels unthinkab...

10/01/2026

Is a DUI a Criminal Offence in Canada?

In Canada it is not called a DUI. The legal term is driving while impaired, and yes, it is a criminal offence but it can also be prosecuted Provincially. Either way, a conviction can mean fines, a license suspension, a permanent criminal record, and in the most serious cases, prison. It applies to boats too, not just cars. Our team breaks down the charges, the penalties, and how a DUI charge can be challenged.

👉 https://chadilaw.com/is-a-dui-a-criminal-offence-in-canada/
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DUI (driving under the influence) is a term primarily used in the U.S. In Canada, it is legally called driving while impaired. Whatever you choose to call it, driving while drunk or high on drugs is both dangerous and potentially criminal. It is one of the three major contributing factors to vehicul...

09/25/2026

Common Law Alberta: Everything You Need to Know

In Alberta, "common law" has an actual legal name: an adult interdependent relationship. You may qualify if you have lived together for three years, have a child together, or have signed an adult interdependent partner agreement. Since the Family Property Act was revised, the rights of these partners sit close to those of married spouses, including property division if things end. Here is what that means for you.

👉 https://chadilaw.com/common-law-alberta-everything-you-need-to-know/

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Common Law Alberta: Everything You Need to Know According to Statistics Canada, the “number of marriages registered in2020was one-third lower (-33%) than in2019(146,121). This was the largest annual decline observed since the vital statistics data on marriages were first compiled in1921.” Certai...

07/14/2026

Meet Luke Aronyk.

Luke is our second articling student and our most recent addition to our growing family department. With three separate degrees, he is keen to finally put all of his education and knowledge to good use!

Read his full bio at the link below:
https://chadilaw.com/lawyers/luke-aronyk/

06/29/2026

Meet Nancy Saab.

In line with our vision to expand, Nancy joined our office at the beginning of June as an articling student. Although she will gain exposure to all practice areas in our office, she will primarily be trained in Family Law. We are happy to have her join our growing team!

Read her full bio at the link below:
https://chadilaw.com/lawyers/n-nancy-saab/

03/20/2026

The Chadi & Ibrahim team would like to wish everyone who celebrates a Eid Mubarak! We wish you all health, happiness and prosperity!

02/09/2026

We are hiring! We are looking to expand our team with some articling students. Click the link below to learn more and feel free to share!

We are hiring! We are looking to fill some articling positions for the upcoming year. Please see the attached job posting for details!

01/21/2026

We are hiring! We are looking for a legal assistant to join our criminal law team. Click on the link below to learn more and feel free to share with family and friends!

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12/31/2025

We wish you all health, happiness and prosperity for the New Year and always! Chadi & Ibrahim LLP 🎉 🎊