The Child Support Guidelines of BC

The Child Support Guidelines of BC

 Settlement negotiation is the process of resolving a dispute by reaching an agreement between the parties. In order to succeed in settlement negotiation, you need to have a good understanding of the five steps of the settlement process and the key roles that each...
My income has decreased due to Covid! What can I do?

My income has decreased due to Covid! What can I do?

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...
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...
Is Mediation Right for Me? By Matthew Brandon

Is Mediation Right for Me? By Matthew Brandon

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...