Divorce Law

By Jessica West In British Columbia, there is no formal paperwork or process required to be considered legally separated from your spouse. Under the Family Law Act, a person is considered a [...]

A couple separated seven years into their marriage, with a child born with disabilities that required lifelong care. Many years later, they signed a settlement agreement that covered all issues [...]

The parties had a 15-year marriage with no children. They jointly operated retail kiosks at two BC ferry terminals, property found to be joint family property. During the marriage, both husband [...]

While family law arbitration has been practiced for many decades in Ontario, it is still in its infancy in British Columbia, after being introduced in 2013. British Columbia’s leading case is [...]

The Family Law in BC website, created by Legal Services Society, is one of the most popular source of information in BC on family law. Information covers topics such as: abuse, adoption, child [...]

A property that is owned by the deceased becomes an estate asset. Does the person who occupies the space need to pay rent for staying in that property? Some cases, where the surviving spouse is [...]

Family mediation helps parents to make important decisions when experiencing separation or divorce. Family mediation helps parents make decisions that are in the best interests of the children. [...]

The Appellant, John Saunders, and the Respondent, Jacqueline Purtzki, separated in early 2011 after 11 years of marriage. He is a lawyer while she is a specialist physician. The parties share [...]

Legal research is about learning and understanding the law. A judge can only give you what you are entitled to under the law. And they can grant you relief if you have asked for it. You can [...]

Most couples manage their finances jointly. The income from both spouses is used to pay for all household and personal expenses. At the end of a relationship, the spouses need to separate their [...]