Katie Browning 2024-01-05 Katie Browning 2024-01-05

Step-by-Step Guide to Desk Order Divorces in BC

If you and your spouse have separated and you both already agree on the issues of parenting, property, and support, then you can streamline your divorce process by applying for an uncontested divorce by desk order. The only way to get a divorce in BC is by being granted a final order by a judge in BC Supreme Court.

Amy Kaustinen 2023-12-11 Amy Kaustinen 2023-12-11

Family Law Protection Orders

If you have experienced family violence or believe there is a risk of family violence, you can apply for a family law protection order. The protection order can be put in place to protect you or any other family member who is at risk. The following article discusses in more detail who can get a family law protection order, in what circumstances the family law protection order will be granted, and how the family law protection order will function to protect you from family violence.

Amy Kaustinen 2023-11-15 Amy Kaustinen 2023-11-15

What is a Common Law Relationship and How Do I Prove I’m in One?

Property division rules apply not only to married couples who decide to separate, but also to unmarried couples who have lived together in a “marriage-like” relationship for at least 2 years.

Amy Kaustinen 2023-10-06 Amy Kaustinen 2023-10-06

Property Division Upon Separation

Whether you are considering separation, working towards a mutual agreement with your former spouse, or preparing for an upcoming hearing, it is important to understand the basics of property division. The British Columbia Family Law Act sets out a number of rules that specify how family property and debt are to be divided upon separation. The following article sets out the basics of this framework.

Abby Pang 2023-10-05 Abby Pang 2023-10-05

Family Law Agreements

Family law lawyers use different types of agreements to resolve family law matters including: Cohabitation Agreements, Marriage Agreements, Separation Agreements and Parenting Plans.

Eric Cislak 2023-09-18 Eric Cislak 2023-09-18

How Does Spousal Support Work in BC?

A separation or divorce can trigger spousal support obligations under BC’s Family Law Act, read our blog about the duty to provide support, entitlement, how to calculate support, and different pathways to obtaining spousal support in BC.

Katie Browning 2023-09-07 Katie Browning 2023-09-07

Changes to the Supreme Court Family Rules (September 1, 2023)

Significant changes to the Supreme Court Family Rules (SCFR) came into effect on September 1, 2023. This post from our team of Vancouver Family Lawyers provides an explanation of the amended rules so that it can serve as a helpful resource for those resolving their family law matter in the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Abby Pang 2023-08-09 Abby Pang 2023-08-09

Paternity Tests After Separation and Child Support

In BC, parents have a duty to provide child support, but a parent may ask or be asked to complete a paternity test to prove parentage.

Katie Browning 2023-07-24 Katie Browning 2023-07-24

New Amendments to the Family Law Act in BC: What Vancouver Family Lawyers Want You to Know

As of May 11, 2023, notable amendments to the Family Law Act on the issues of pet custody, excluded property, and evidentiary presumptions received Royal Assent to become law in British Columbia. The amendments were first proposed by the Attorney General through Bill 17, the Family Law Amendment Act 2023, in late March 2023.

Abby Pang 2023-07-20 Abby Pang 2023-07-20

Custody Rights for Grandparents in BC Family Law Courts

Grandparents have the right to apply to the court for care of and time with a child in a family law matter. This court proceeding will depend heavily on what’s in the best interest of the child.

Abby Pang 2023-04-12 Abby Pang 2023-04-12

Abby Pang Receives the 2023 Leader of the Year Award

Abby Pang is the 2023 Leader of the Year Award winner. This award is part of the Woman of Worth Awards which recognizes women making a difference across nine awards categories. They include business leadership, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, youth, and more.