Sole Custody of the Dog…is that a Thing?

Sole Custody of the Dog…is that a Thing?

ingd  ” It’s common for dogs to be considered family members, akin to human offspring. What to do, then, when couples separate and divorce? Is sole custody of the dog a possibility? Surprisingly, following separation the courts will treat the family pet is as it...
Step Children: What? I Pay Child Support For Them?

Step Children: What? I Pay Child Support For Them?

As a practicing family law lawyer in British Columbia, I see many clients wince and squirm when they find out their soon-to-be-ex may claim child support against them for the step-children even when their ex gets child support from the biological parent. How can this...
Are You Booting Me Out?

Are You Booting Me Out?

Can things feel worse? The person you thought was your best friend and life partner wants a divorce, and to make matters even worse, they demand your immediate departure. Your spouse now wants you to leave the house in which you and your family live! Can your spouse...
Lawyers For Kids? A Pilot Project.

Lawyers For Kids? A Pilot Project.

New Project to Give Children a Real Voice in B.C. Courts Legal battles between parents often take a terrible toll on kids. The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) has launched an exciting new initiative that provides free legal advice directly to minors in...