Being on the receiving end of divorce papers is not easy. It can actually be heart-wrenching, but the truth is once a marriage is over and divorce is imminent, one person is likely to make the move to make the dissolution of the marriage permanent, based upon the guidelines outlined in family law rules. Those in British Columbia who find themselves on the responding end of a divorce notice and are served papers -- called a Notice of Family Claim -- have 30 days in which to respond.
Family law: Negotiating in a divorce situation
When two people who have decided to part ways have to sit and agree on who gets what and who does what, it can pose a bit of a problem since it's likely that part of the reason for the split is lack of communication and not being able to see eye to eye. So, when it comes down to negotiating in a divorce situation, both people would do well to keep some advice in mind. Family law in British Columbia may provide some helpful tips when making decisions that could affect everyone involved.
Family law: Divorce isn't all negative for children
It's hard for some people to see any positives in divorce. When a couple splits up in British Columbia it is often associated with negatives, and the impact it may have on children are also thought to be negative. But, there are some positives children could take away from the end of their parents' marriage. No one wants a child to have to toughen up, but divorce may give children some skills that they wouldn't have otherwise developed. Available resources can provide parents with the tools to help their children through family law proceedings in the most positive way possible.
Child custody: what it means and how to get it
There are many issues that may come up if you are navigating the process of divorce. Children are often the first and biggest concern. While there are implications specific to any given case that a lawyer may be able to guide you through, they can generally be encompassed in three larger points.
The escalation of "grey" divorce in Canada
There used to be a time when marriage meant "til death do you part." Even when problems arose, couples stayed married under any circumstances rather than go through a divorce. Today, however, it seems even those who have been married for many years are realizing that when it's over, it's over. The trend has resulted in a steady rise in "grey" divorce rates all across Canada, including British Columbia.
