Fleetwood Blog
Spousal Support – Ouch That Hurts!
For many people the most irksome aspect of a divorce is the idea that they may have to pay spousal support -or what is often referred to as spousal maintenance or alimony -to their soon to be...
Sole Custody of the Dog…is that a Thing?
It’s common for pets to be considered family members, akin to human offspring. What to do, then, when couples separate and divorce? Surprisingly, following separation the courts will treat the...
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...
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...
Is Mediation Right for Me?
In recent years there has been a growing push to encourage spouses to resolve their family litigation through mediation rather than through the traditional – and adversarial – court process. While...
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...