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The Child Support Guidelines of BC

The Child Support Guidelines of BC

Parenting can be an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience. But it can also be a financial burden, particularly if you’re the one who has to financially support your child. That’s where child support comes in – a government-mandated system...
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...