British Columbia family law: Taking some time to ink a settlement
On Behalf of Porter Ramsay LLP | Aug, 27, 2018 | Family Law
There tends to be a sense of urgency when a couple decides to divorce. But when looking at divorce legalities under British Columbia family law, it may make more sense for each individuals to take some time to think about the future before agreeing to anything. Those who wonder about their financial future after having signed a divorce agreement may be in trouble down the road.
If children are a part of the picture, looking toward the future also means being able to meet children’s needs emotionally, physically and financially. When parents respect each other when it comes to meeting their kids’ needs, they will realize that the children should figure prominently in the picture when it comes to ironing out a settlement. Since divorce mean separation, it may be disconcerting at first that parents at least have to maintain some semblance of a relationship when it comes to their kids.
A well-rounded parenting plan takes into consideration the needs of the future. The onus is on both parents to provide the best life possible for their children. A divorce settlement has to be reflective of that as well as taking the two individuals into consideration.
A British Columbia family law lawyer may be able to provide information on what a settlement that both addresses the present and speaks to the future should contain. Parents may find some of the rules confusing and complex. A lawyer is in the position of being able to clarify the law to make it easier for clients to look at long-term plans for their children while maintaining individual lives.