Written by: HHLaw (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: May 31, 2019
The date a couple formally separates plays a major part in the divorce process. Determining that date under family law in British Columbia can be confusing and may lead to complications. Unlike proving the date of marriage, doing the same [...read full post]
Categorized: Divorce, Separation.
Written by: Virginia Richards (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: August 7, 2018
Polyamory is a hot topic these days. Societal expectations for relationships seem to be becoming more permissive, and with television shows like “Big Love”, and major news networks publishing polyamory “explainers” (https://globalnews.ca/news/4320857/what-is-polyamory/), polyamory appears to be working its way [...read full post]
Categorized: Common Law, Divorce, Family Law, Finances, Maintenance, Procedure, Property Division, Same Sex Issues, Separation, Spousal Support.
Written by: Michelle Kooy (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: December 14, 2017
Parents who travel with their minor child without the other parent should have a travel consent form signed by the other parent or a court order signed that confirms you have the right to leave the country without the consent [...read full post]
Categorized: Child Abduction, Custody and Access, Parenting, Separation.
Tags: children's travel, consent forms, country order, minor, passport, travel.
Written by: Michelle Kooy (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: December 6, 2017
A significant challenge for most separated or divorced parents is determining a parenting schedule that works for everyone during the holidays. It is a unique issue for each family as every family has their own respective values and traditions during [...read full post]
Categorized: Divorce, Family Law, Parenting, Separation.
Tags: co parenting, Divorce, holidays, mediator, parenting schedule, separation.
Written by: Sonia Kainth (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: July 28, 2017
Sometimes when parties separate, it is amicable, and both parties are civil and even friendly with each other allowing for seamless decision-making. Other times, after a separation, the last thing that either party wants to do is see the other [...read full post]
Categorized: Separation.
Tags: communication, divorce law, Parenting, serration.