Teri Burant Partner
Teri Burant
Partner

Contact Information

780-809-5155
tburant@emeryjamieson.com

Practice Areas

Admitted to Bar

Alberta, 2006

Education

2003 LL.B. (University of Toronto)
2000 B.A. with Distinction (University of Saskatchewan)

Latest Insights From Teri Burant

Key Changes to the Divorce Act (Canada)
On March 1, 2021, significant changes to the Divorce Act (Canada) (the “Act”) came into effect. Key changes include: The language used in the Act in relation to “custody” and “access;” Defining “family violence;” The factors to be considered in determining the “best interests of the child(ren);” …
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Changes to Property Rights for Non-Married Partners
Effective January 1, 2020, Alberta replaced the rules surrounding the application of property rights upon the dissolution of a relationship. Previously, the Matrimonial Property Act set out the rules regarding property division, but these only applied to married couples. Alberta has now enacted …
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Five Myths about Divorce or Separation
There are several common misconceptions about what happens when people separate or divorce in Canada. Although our experienced Family Law team members have heard many others, five myths stand out from the crowd: Myth #1: When parents separate, children can decide who they live with. Until a child …
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