by FFL | Jan 21, 2021 | Uncontested Divorce Orders
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...
by FFL | Jan 16, 2020 | Spousal Support
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...
by FFL | Jun 11, 2019 | Custody
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...
by FFL | Sep 2, 2018 | Child Support
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...
by FFL | Aug 7, 2018 | Settlement Negotiations
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...
by FFL | Jul 16, 2018 | Settlement Negotiations
In recent years there has been a growing push to encourage spouses to resolve their family litigation through mediation rather than through the traditional – adversarial and public – court process. While the court system can be effective, it is also expensive and...
by FFL | May 3, 2018 | Child Support
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...
