What is spousal support? Spousal support is money that is paid by one spouse to the other after a separation or divorce. It is meant to assist the disadvantaged spouse with the breakdown of the relationship. It can be paid by way of monthly payments or a lump sum...
Can Retroactive Child Support Be Decreased? By Matthew Brandon Family Lawyer Matthew Brandon shares a cautionary tale about a dad who sought to reduce his child support obligations, retroactively. In 1996 a man had been ordered to pay child support of $115 per month...
Are Inheritances Divisible in Divorce? Property division upon divorce can be tricky. Much depends on what arrangements were made during cohabitation and marriage. Can an inheritance remain excluded property if it is shared during the marriage or invested in family...
Experts predicated that by mid-2020 38% of Canadian marriages would end in divorce. In the past year, life has been challenging, especially for couples struggling in unhealthy relationships. A legal professional specializing in family law in Surrey can help if you...
Income which can be included for Child Support Purposes in BC Below is a list of sources of income which are commonly considered by the courts in BC for Child Support purposes. For a detailed analysis of how this pertains to your situation, consult a family law...
What’s a Prenuptial Agreement? Also known as a Marriage Agreement, it is a contract between two people who are planning to be married. A prenuptial agreement is very similar to a Cohabitation Agreement, where the couple live together in a common law...
Playing Nicely about Child Support Saves Legal Costs Since Covid hit, your industry has taken a downturn and now child support payments are too high. If your spouse is sympathetic, you can simply enter into a new child and spousal support agreement to reflect your...
Asset Division is often the most important aspect in a contested divorce.Unlike other matters which can be modified if circumstances change post-divorce, property division is usually final. However, recent legislative changes such as the LOTR will provide a new lens...
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 ex-spouse. Most people are very willing to pay child support for their...
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...
