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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 spouse if they are [...]

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 [...]

When does a limitation period expire? If a transaction or transfer has taken place before the deceased death but are not discovered until after death, is it too late to go back and challenge the [...]

In a recent appeal case, the wife requested to remove sperm from her recently-deceased husband posthumously. The couple already had one child. The wife wanted to use the sperm to create embryos [...]

Learn the basics of family law. Each card covers one legal aspect of separation, such as: which laws apply, how couples can reach agreements, and how to deal with issues involving children and [...]

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 [...]

In these illustrated stories, you’ll find scenarios of common legal problems when families come apart. The characters in the stories share concerns and information that gives readers more [...]

Would courts define a spousal relationship to include couples who occasionally spend the night together, each with their own home? The Ontario Court of Appeal did that with the Climins v. Latner [...]

Oftentimes, transactions are not properly documented between family members. BC Supreme Court recently settled a dispute on transactions between family members. The Cadwells paid one of their [...]

What is fair division of family property or debt when spouses separate? Do you believe your agreement might be unfair? The Separation Agreements handbook gives you information on your rights and [...]