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.
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.
When there is a separation or divorce, estate law and family law are very much intertwined with one another. At Henderson Heinrichs we have found that our clients are often justifiably concerned with who will care for their children in [...read full post]
Categorized: Custody and Access, Divorce, Legislation Analysis, Wills and Estates.
What happens on interim custody applications when there is no existing court order? In granting an interim order for custody, the court is obliged to consider the status quo. Preservation of the status quo pending trial is generally considered to [...read full post]
Categorized: Custody and Access.
According to a new B.C. Supreme Court decision, expert critiques and reviews of Section 15 Custody and Access reports should not be admitted as evidence at trial, nor should the testimony of that expert him or herself. In Hejzlar v. [...read full post]
Categorized: Case Analysis, Custody and Access, Procedure.