Written by: Kevin Heinrichs (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: March 10, 2014
There seems to be a misconception that family lawyers should be hired only by separating partners. The idea is an old one, based on the history of adversarial divorce and family law, certainly in Toronto in particular, but also in [...read full post]
Categorized: Custody and Access.
Written by: Kevin Heinrichs (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: November 14, 2012
We are often approached by parents who tell us that they want the court to consider their child’s wishes in the determination of their family law matter. It is possible for the court to take this into consideration through a [...read full post]
Categorized: Custody and Access.
Written by: Kevin Heinrichs (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: November 6, 2012
What rights does a court have over child related decisions when an interim custodial parent has been named? This question, in the context of the custodial parent’s decision to move out of the country with the child, was examined by [...read full post]
Categorized: Case Analysis, Custody and Access, Mobility.
Written by: Kevin Heinrichs (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: October 31, 2012
Halloween is one of those quasi-holidays which create unique difficulties and present unique opportunities when it comes to arranging access. Because the day is premised on a child-based activity, parents should decide beforehand where the kids will be, who they [...read full post]
Categorized: Custody and Access.
Written by: Kevin Heinrichs (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: June 15, 2012
In February of 2006, the Ministry of Attorney General began a review the Family Relations Act (“FRA”) with an aim to modernize family law in British Columbia. After years of consultation and review, the Family Law Act (“FLA”) was passed [...read full post]
Categorized: Agreements, Child Support, Custody and Access, Legislation Analysis, Spousal Support.