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Category: Family Law
Unequal Division of Family Property

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

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 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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce

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