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Divorce & Separation
How divorce and separation work in British Columbia: grounds, the one-year rule, desk-order divorce, the first steps after a split, and what it costs.
Reconciliation, Second Separations and Back Child Support
Reconciled with your spouse, then separated again? Learn how BC courts treat child support during reconciliation and claims for retroactive support after.
Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Schrader v. Schrader: When a Separation Agreement Fails
A BC Court of Appeal decision, Schrader v. Schrader, 2025 BCCA 50, shows how a signed separation agreement can be set aside when a home's value is wrong.
Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Divorce Legal Help in Vancouver: Costs & Options
Facing divorce in Vancouver or Surrey? What legal help costs in BC: free consultation, flat-fee desk-order divorce at $2,200 + tax, and Legal Aid options.
May 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Grounds for Divorce in BC: The 3 Legal Grounds
BC recognizes three grounds for divorce under the Divorce Act: one year of separation, adultery, and cruelty. Learn how each works and the steps to file.
Nov 22, 2025 · 6 min read
Desk Order Divorce in BC: Step-by-Step DIY Guide
Step-by-step guide to filing an uncontested desk order divorce in BC without a lawyer: eligibility, Supreme Court forms F3 to F52, timelines and fees.
Sep 23, 2025 · 4 min read
Maher (Mahr) in a BC Divorce: When Courts Enforce It
Divorcing in BC with an Islamic marriage contract? When BC courts enforce a Maher (mahr), the signing and witnessing rules, and what Nathoo v. Nathoo held.
Apr 5, 2023 · 6 min read
Tax Issues in Separation & Divorce in BC
How separation and divorce affect your taxes in BC: spousal support deductions, child support rules, RRSP transfers and the CRA forms you need to file.
Mar 30, 2023 · 1 min read
Benefits of a Separation Agreement in BC
Learn how a separation agreement protects both parties in BC with certainty, privacy and lower cost, plus the steps to make yours legally binding.
Mar 19, 2023 · 2 min read
Divorce Lawyer in Surrey: What to Look For
Choosing a divorce lawyer in Surrey, BC? Six things to check first: experience, fees, communication and the Law Society of BC discipline record.
Mar 10, 2023 · 3 min read
7 Mistakes to Avoid After Separation in BC
Recently separated in BC without a lawyer? Avoid 7 costly mistakes, from missed disclosure to the two-year limit on property claims after separation.
Dec 27, 2022 · 3 min read
Top 10 Books to Read After a Separation
Ten books our Surrey family lawyers recommend after separation, from Bill Eddy's BIFF to The Grief Recovery Handbook, with why each one helps.
Dec 27, 2022 · 3 min read
Bill C-78: How the Divorce Act Changed in 2021
Bill C-78 rewrote Canada's Divorce Act on March 1, 2021: parenting orders, relocation notice and family-violence rules explained by BC family lawyers.
Sep 30, 2019 · 3 min read
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