Patel v Parikh

Decided: 2026-09-16. Docket: 2501-0320AC. Citation: 2026 ABCA 299 (CanLII). Family — Family law arbitration — Arbitration Act, RSA 2000, c A-43 — Spousal support, retroactive child support, division of family property — Appeal of family law arbitration award to Court of King's Bench — Appeal struck for failure to comply with filing deadline — Appeal dismissed | Procedure — Peremptory order — Striking for non-compliance — Whether chambers judge erred in striking appeal for failure to file and serve by deadline — Peremptory order stated appeal would be struck if materials not filed — Attempted e-filing not completed due to procedural irregularity — Appeal dismissed | Procedure — Discretion — Proportionality and fairness — Whether chambers judge failed to exercise discretion judicially by tre