Steps Involved in Family Mediation
Mediation is an alternative form of dispute resolution which helps parties come to an agreement outside the courtroom with the help of a neutral third party known as a mediator. The mediator helps both [...]
3 Reasons You Should Try Divorce Mediation
Getting divorced can take a toll on you emotionally, mentally, and physically. Dealing with all the paperwork and making decisions that will significantly affect every aspect of your life, especially in a divorce that may [...]
Child Custody Law in BC: Understand Your Rights
If you’re in the middle of a divorce or separation, determining the respective parental responsibility of both you and your former partner after the divorce or separation is essential. Therefore, you must understand the current [...]
How Can a Lawyer Help With the Process of Separating From Your Spouse?
If you’ve realized your marriage isn’t working, you might be considering separating from your spouse, and you might be wondering what steps you will need to take. In British Columbia, once you move away from [...]
Child Support Eligibility Explained
Whether parents see their children or not, they have a legal duty to provide for them. If the parents of a child decide to separate or get divorced, they must make arrangements for the child’s [...]
Why You Should Consult a Family Lawyer Before Signing a Cohabitation Agreement
Over the years, it has become common for couples who aren’t married to live together. Often, these couples believe that they should be treated as married couples. However, this isn’t the case. Unmarried couples [...]
Does Child Support Affect Custody?
Family law treats child support and access as two independent sets of issues. Child support, money paid to one’s ex-spouse for the care and maintenance of their child, is determined by the Federal Child Support [...]
What Methods Do Family Lawyers Use to Resolve Disputes?
Family disputes following separation or divorce are never simple and are likely to create tension and stress. Depending on the nature of the disagreements, there is sometimes a need to hire family lawyers. Family [...]
10 Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce
Ending a marriage can be a taxing process. Given the stress involved, great care must be taken to avoid mistakes during this time. Here are 10 common mistakes to avoid while going through a divorce: [...]
Is My Spouse Entitled To My Business When We Get Divorced?
Is My Spouse Entitled To My Business When We Get Divorced? Divorce is the legal termination of a marriage. It often causes much anxiety and uncertainty, particularly where the division of assets is concerned. The [...]