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Separating from a spouse is often emotionally taxing, and navigating the practical aspects of dividing property and debt adds another layer of complexity to an already challenging situation. [...]

Are you sending rent payments to a non-Canadian account? Did your landlord give you overseas contact details? Do you suspect your landlord might live outside of Canada? These are red flags that [...]

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 [...]