Family Law Articles, page 4 of 6
Protection Orders When Court Orders Are Ignored
When a parent ignores parenting orders, BC courts can treat it as family violence. What S.A.M. v. M.R.Y., 2023 BCPC 185 means for protection orders.
Aug 5, 2024 · 3 min read
Pet Custody in BC: New Family Law Act Rules
Who keeps the pet after separation in BC? How the Family Law Act's companion animal rules and the Stella the golden retriever case decide pet custody.
Apr 30, 2024 · 4 min read
Served With an Ex Parte Order in BC? How to Set It Aside
An ex parte or without notice order is not final. The tests BC courts apply to set one aside, the disclosure duty that can help you, and the first steps.
Jan 26, 2024 · 3 min read
BC Family Law Act Changes: Property and Pets
BC's Family Law Act changes: what the 2023 property and presumption amendments do, and the companion animal rules in force since January 15, 2024.
Jun 12, 2023 · 3 min read
Unbundled Family Law Services in Surrey, BC
Can't afford full representation? SiLaw Group in Surrey, BC offers unbundled family law services: document drafting, hearing prep and limited-scope help.
Apr 5, 2023 · 2 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
How to Reduce Child Support Arrears in BC
Behind on child support in BC? Learn when a court can reduce or cancel arrears under s. 174 of the Family Law Act and the four D.B.S. factors that apply.
Mar 11, 2023 · 3 min read
Divorcing a Narcissist in BC: A Lawyer's Guide
Divorcing a narcissist? Lessons from Bill Eddy's book Splitting for BC family law clients: the CARS method, protecting children and pacing yourself.
Mar 10, 2023 · 2 min read
How to Terminate or Vary Spousal Support in BC
Learn when BC courts will vary or end spousal support: the material change test from Powell v Levesque, plus how to apply. Free 30-minute consultation.
Mar 10, 2023 · 3 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
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