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Category: Family Law

Unequal Division of Family Property

The end of a relationship signifies a new beginning and a new way of life for both parties. While a...

Category: Family Law

Pressure on Relationships Increasing with Covid Restrictions

Since its detection, the Covid-19 pandemic has inspired a global ripple effect both inside and outside the home. With the...

Category: Divorce

The New Divorce Act

The end of a marriage is an unfortunate event, experienced by thousands of Canadians each year. A divorce or separation...

Category: Divorce

When to Hire a Spousal Support Lawyer

A divorce or separation is a high stress situation for anyone, and the issue of support can make this process...

Category: Divorce

How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce?

The lead up to a divorce can last for months or even years. Coming to this decision is not easy...

Category: Family Law

What is a Family Lawyer?

Whether biological or the product of marriage, family dynamics are often complicated. Complex or highly emotional situations such as a...

Category: Child Custody

When to Hire a Child Custody Lawyer

Whenever children are involved, their care and comfort are top priority – even in the midst of a divorce. What...

Category: Divorce

Understanding Separation Agreements

The dissolution of any relationship is a trying time for both parties. No matter the status or nature of a...

Category: Divorce

Divorce Rates in British Columbia

Whether sharing personal experiences or researching options and possibilities, divorce is always a sensitive subject. The process, from start to...

Category: Divorce

Divorce in British Columbia

No one enters into a marriage thinking about its possible dissolution. Despite the happiness that a wedding may bring, divorce...

Category: Child Custody

Child Support in British Columbia

A separation or divorce is never easy. During these periods, emotions are running high and things become even more complicated...

Category: Divorce

Top 5 things to do or think about when separating

When marriages or common law relationships come to an end there is a lot to think about. Stuart Zukerman of...

Category: Child Custody

The Wrongful Denial Of Parenting Time

Some noncustodial parents in British Columbia believe that they have been denied their right to parenting time. The consequent disputes...

Category: Child Custody

Man Tries To Use Homeopathy On Children, Loses Guardianship

Something that is good to remember as a parent is that using unusual methods to treat your children for medical...

Category: Child Custody

Woman Flees To Canada With Children, Claims Abuse In The USA

A man in the United States has been fighting his wife, currently in Canada, for his children, according to the...

Category: Child Custody

Terms For Guardianship, Custody And Access In Canada

Parenting apart is one thing that will happen after a divorce. You and your ex may share responsibilities, but you...

Category: Divorce

Spousal Support Basics In Canada

In Canada, there are federal laws that determine how divorces between married couples proceed, but the laws for married couples...

Category: Divorce

The Division Of Property And Debt In Divorces

British Columbia couples who have accumulated property and debt during their relationships equally share both when they separate or divorce....

Category: Divorce

Debt Division And Divorce In British Columbia

Like the marital property that will be divided between spouses when they divorce in British Columbia, the debts the couple...

Category: Divorce

Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce

Many individuals in British Columbia and the rest of the country may view divorce as a bitter and emotional battle....