Category Family Law

Since the start of the COVID 19 Pandemic, the BC Courts had to address the impact of COVID-19 health orders on separated families with shared guardianship and parenting arrangement. Judges in BC have held that a pandemic generally does not…

Seeking legal advice when you’re separating doesn’t necessarily signify the beginning of a long and painful legal battle…  A good family lawyer will help you understand your rights and responsibilities and avoid confusion about the informal and formal procedures you…

Separating from a spouse or partner is difficult. Even though most people recognize that nearly half of all spousal relationships will end prematurely, it can be a big surprise when it happens in our own relationship. Whether the separation is…

One of the most important things you can do when separating is to communicate clearly and calmly with your partner. One of the most important things you can do when separating is to communicate clearly and calmly with your partner.…

There are several practical considerations when you’re separating. Getting things organized will help you feel more in control of the situation and allow you, and your former partner, to focus on resolving important issues: There are several practical considerations when…

Once you have made the decision to terminate the relationship, and hopefully, both partners are ready to acknowledge that the family restructuring is inevitable, it’s time to address the big issue: your money! Once you have made the decision to…

Although not required, many couples find that a properly drafted Separation Agreement helps them put ‘things’ in order. In British Columbia, a Separation Agreement can be filed in Provincial Court or in the Supreme Court. Although not required, many couples…

Some researchers suggest that the loss of a spouse is the most stressful life event. Next on the list – divorce. Other stressors are: moving, major illness and job loss. Unfortunately, divorce is often accompanied by other stressors:   1.Moving – …

Clients sometimes ask if their marriage, performed overseas, is considered a valid marriage in Canada (and in BC). Generally, if your marriage is legal and valid in the country in which you were married, then your marriage is recognized by…

Clients sometimes ask whether moving to another country would have an impact on the status of divorce. If you have already started your divorce in BC before you moved to another country, you can check the status of your divorce…