by Tim | May 16, 2025 | Access to justice, Courts, Legal Information, Legal Profession, Uncategorized
Great news! The New Brunswick justice system is undergoing a significant transformation with a $32 million, six-year plan to modernize the courts. The initiative aims to digitize the system by introducing electronic filing, improving in-court technology, and...
by Tim | Apr 12, 2025 | Debt, Debtor/Creditor, Family Law, Uncategorized
Court: New Brunswick Court of AppealDecision Date: January 9, 2025Citation: 2025 NBCA 4 (CanLII) 📌 Overview This appeal involved a contempt order issued against Mr. O.C. for failing to pay various amounts to his former spouse, J.C., following divorce-related court...
by Tim | Feb 10, 2025 | Access to justice, Legal Information, Legal Profession, Mental Health, Professional Conduct, Social Media, Uncategorized
Hi, I’m Tim Culbert, a lawyer and partner at Purvis Culbert Law. I had the pleasure of joining Lindsay Mazza recently on her Hiding in Plain Sight podcast to have an open and honest conversation about mental health in the legal profession—a topic that has been...
by Tim | Nov 28, 2024 | Access to justice, Elder, Estates, Last Will and Testament, Legal Information, Seniors, Uncategorized
Taking on the role of executor can feel overwhelming, especially during a difficult time. In our latest YouTube video, we break down 5 key steps to help you navigate this important responsibility: 1️⃣ Understand the will2️⃣ Notify relevant parties3️⃣ Inventory and...
by Tim | Nov 12, 2024 | Access to justice, Divorce, Family Law, Legal Information, Social Media
What does a “man cold” have to do with researching a divorce you might ask? Sounds pretty silly doesn’t it!? However, this recent video on our You tube channel discusses why you should be careful when researching online during your divorce and...
by Tim | Sep 6, 2024 | Legal Profession, Mental Health, Professional Conduct
Sarah Fanjoy and I visited UNB Law school this past week on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 on behalf of the New Brunswick Lawyers’ Assistance Program (NBLAP) to speak to first year law students at a wellness session. We enjoyed engaging with these students and...
by Tim | May 17, 2024 | Elder, Estates, Last Will and Testament, Legal Information, Seniors
Articling Student, Sarah Fanjoy, and I attended the Nursing Homes Without Walls event on Wednesday May 15, 2024 organized by the River View Manor Nursing Home. We received many great questions on Wills and Estates planning. We will share some of those questions with...
by Tim | Mar 20, 2024 | Legal Information, Legal Profession, Mental Health, Professional Conduct
I recently published an article entitled, “Lawyers’ Mental Health: It’s Time to “Walk the Walk” in the Winter 2024 edition of the Solicitor’s Journal, a regular publication of the New Brunswick branch of the Canadian Bar...
by Tim | Sep 6, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law, Legal Information, Uncategorized
Introduction Going through a divorce is often a challenging and emotional process. When contemplating the end of a marriage, seeking legal guidance is often necessary to navigate the complex legal system and protect your interests. However, before taking the step of...
by Tim | Feb 17, 2023 | Access to justice, Legal Information, Uncategorized
While loathsome in most ways, the Covid-19 pandemic taught legal professionals many lessons on access to justice. Particularly, we learned that it is not always necessary to meet with clients or colleagues in person when a phone call or Zoom meeting would suffice....
