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Family Law

Survey reveals trends in marriage, divorce and finances

Most people expect divorce to have an impact on their financial situation. However, it is interesting to note that the impact is not always all negati...

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Family Law

Spousal support calculation error in British Columbia case

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently heard a case regarding a claim that spousal support was miscalculated in prior rulings. The appeal claim...

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Family Law

Who qualifies for spousal support?

One of the most challenging aspects of post-divorce life is finding financial security on a single income. For this reason, it may be appropriate for ...

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Family Law

A parenting plan does not have to be a battle

Ideally, parents who go through a breakup will place the well-being of their children above every other concern. For this reason, they are more likely...

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Considerations when setting up a physical custody schedule

Successful co-parenting takes effort and planning. One of the issues that is extremely important to research, carefully consider and plan in detail is...

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Family Law

Four types of co-parenting “loyalty traps” to avoid

For couples with children, co-parenting can be one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce. Even if there is conflict, resentment or other negati...

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Family Law

How to buy out the family home during a divorce

Property division is one of the most complex aspects of divorce. One piece of property that can be particularly contentious in British Columbia breaku...

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Family Law

What are the grounds for divorce in British Columbia?

A married couple who realizes their union no longer works may decide, after much soul searching, to file for divorce. Often, this comes after painstak...

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Family Law

What is a postnuptial agreement?

Most people are familiar with the concept of a prenuptial agreements or “prenups,” which helps set certain parameters for issues like property divisio...

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Family Law

How to get organized ahead of divorce

Sometimes, a divorce is a sudden decision or surprise initiated by one spouse. Other times, British Columbia marriages end more slowly and predictably...

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How to prepare for retirement when going through divorce

Many married couples plan ahead for retirement as a unit, counting on one another’s pension, CPP benefits and/or RRSP savings to get them through thei...

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What to do if one’s parental rights are being challenged

For many parents, managing time with the children and parental responsibilities are among the key concerns when ending a marriage. In British Columbia...

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