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Spousal Support Outside the SSAG: Bekar v. Mordo
Why a BC Supreme Court judge found the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines a poor fit in a short, unconventional relationship: Bekar v. Mordo explained.
Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Tracing an Inheritance Mixed With Family Property in BC
How BC courts trace excluded property once an inheritance is mixed with family assets, and what Mills v. O'Connor, 2025 BCCA 34 means for spouses.
Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Who Keeps the Engagement Ring in BC?
Who keeps the ring when a relationship ends? Engagement rings are usually conditional gifts, but marriage changes the rules. What BC couples should know.
Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Family Mediation Benefits in Surrey, BC
How family mediation helps Surrey BC families: lower cost, privacy, control over outcomes, and how BC's Family Law Act makes mediated agreements binding.
May 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Divorce Legal Help in Vancouver: Costs & Options
Facing divorce in Vancouver or Surrey? See 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
Abuse Against Men in British Columbia Relationships
What counts as family violence under BC's Family Law Act, how protection orders work, and Surrey support services for men experiencing abuse.
2026-02-06 · 5 min read
Leave to Appeal in BC: When Do You Need It?
Not every BC judgment can be appealed as of right. Learn when you need leave to appeal, the Form 4 process, and what happens if leave is denied.
Feb 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Collaborative Family Law in Surrey, BC
How collaborative family law works in Surrey, BC: both spouses commit to settling out of court with trained lawyers, full disclosure and joint meetings.
Feb 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Leaving an Abusive Relationship: What to Pack
A practical checklist of what to take when leaving an abusive relationship in BC: ID, financial records, medication, kids' items and tech safety steps.
Feb 5, 2026 · 3 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
Family Lawyer vs Mediator in BC: How to Choose
Family lawyer or mediator? Learn what each does in BC family disputes, when to choose which, and how the two roles work together in Surrey, BC.
Nov 4, 2025 · 4 min read
Getting a Free Consultation with a Family Lawyer
What happens in a free family law consultation in BC: how long it takes, what to bring, and how to book a free 30-minute session with a Surrey lawyer.
Oct 7, 2025 · 4 min read