This paper addresses unjust enrichment in family law through a review of the leading jurisprudence. In particular, several key cases dealing with unjust enrichment, including Kerr v Baranow, [2011] SCC 10 and the more recent decision in Thew v Nichol, 2015 ABQB 556, are summarized, with a detailed discussion of each decision and references to other relevant case law. In addition, included as an appendix is a point-form summary highlighting key elements of each of the cases reviewed.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law 25 program in Edmonton on March 3, 2016 and in Calgary on March 8, 2016.