Cohabitation Agreements are legal documents which list the legal responsibilities and rights of unmarried couples living together. These agreements are also called “Living Together Agreements” or “Common-law Agreements” and tend to focus on the manner in which assets, property, and cash will be split in the event that the relationship comes to an end. Cohabitation … Read post
To end/dissolve a marriage in British Columbia – You need to apply for and be granted a Divorce Order in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. To be granted a Divorce Order, you will need to show the Court that there has been a breakdown of your marriage. The following is an overview of the … Read post
In Canada, children have a legal right to child support. This means that parents or guardians are required to look after their children financially, even in circumstances where one parent or guardian does not see or take care of the children. When a couple or spouses separate, usually one parent has to give the other … Read post
The breakdown of a marriage and divorce can cause emotional and financial hardship to all parties involved, especially if adultery has been committed. In British Columbia (BC), the Divorce Act governs the divorce process. The following article provides an overview of the procedure for obtaining a divorce as well as your rights relating to Spousal … Read post
In BC, divorced or separated parents are obligated to pay child support while their children remain in their charge and until they reach the age of 19. What happens if the children are above the age of 19? Are parents still required to support their adult child/children? Many parents will be surprised to discover that … Read post
Physical punishment, or ‘spanking’, involves an action taken by a parent, teacher, or caregiver that is intended to cause discomfort to a child/children. Generally, the purpose of physical punishment is to discipline or remedy the child’s bad behaviour and discourage them from doing it again. This article seeks to provide insight for parents, teachers, and … Read post
In the event of a couple’s separation, the issue of child custody may arise. In British Columbia, courts tend to go along with parental arrangements that are aligned with the child’s best interests. Usually, the court decision is based on a parenting plan that can meet the child’s needs effectively, which both parents agree with. … Read post
If the relationship between you and your former partner comes to an end and you share children from that relationship, one of the most significant considerations in that separation is custody arrangements. You will need to come to an agreement regarding the shared financial responsibilities, who gets parenting time when, as well as arrangements concerning … Read post
British Columbia’s Family Law Act (FLA) came into full effect in March 2013 and has since been praised for improving and developing Family Law, prioritizing the rights of children, and keeping families safe. The updated FLA attempts to provide a response to the developments in research regarding the negative impact of family violence, including on … Read post
In 2019, an estimated 2.68 million Canadians had been through a divorce, sustaining the increasing trend in divorce rates since the year 2000. Going through a divorce or separation can often be complicated and distressing, and is exacerbated when children are involved. Which parent should obtain legal custody? What are the logistics of access or … Read post
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