Some people might believe the family law regime favours women. This is not true. In fact, it has historically disadvantaged women but this is changing. The Family Law Act was introduced in 2013 with sweeping changes to the law on separation that strive to improve equality rights for women, as well as non-traditional families such…
Continue reading →Divorce is a confusing time for children. They may have some understanding of what is going on depending on their age. They may have friends whose parents have gone through divorce and will relate to the experience through stories those friends have told them. Yet regardless of their age, they will notice that the family…
Continue reading →These 10 divorce tips to protect your children are beneficial to you and your family, as the effects of divorce can have long lasting effects on a child’s growth and development. Learn what you can do to protect your children during a divorce. #1 – Prevent an Abusive Partner from Contacting the Children If you…
Continue reading →As a family law lawyer with over 20 years of practice in Vancouver, I am frequently asked questions that suggest there is a lot of misinformation and myths about divorce. We would like to set these myths straight by providing you with “10 Divorce Facts That You Need to Know”. #1 – You might be…
Continue reading →So you and your partner have decided to separate, what’s next? There is no legal action that you must take to separate from your spouse. However, if you and your former spouse have significant assets or debts, there is a substantial difference in your incomes, or you have children together, you may find it beneficial…
Continue reading →You may have heard the terms “divorce” and “separation” and wondered whether they are one in the same or how they are different. You may be wondering whether you need to get a divorce and whether you already separated. This article “Divorce vs. Separation – What is the Difference?” aims to clear up the confusion…
Continue reading →As a family lawyer, clients often ask me what they should do when their former spouse introduces their children to a new boyfriend or girlfriend. My client may want to prevent the children from spending any more time with the new boyfriend or girlfriend, or even with the former spouse.
Continue reading →As a family lawyer I am often asked about what to do if a preschool child is clingy when he visits his non-custodial parent. Clingy behaviour is a result of the separation and is not uncommon in preschool age children with separated parents.
Continue reading →As a family lawyer I am often asked about what to do if a preschool child misbehaves or acts out after visiting the non-custodial parent. Often, the custodial parent will ask me if they should reduce the amount of time the child spends with the non-custodial parent.
Continue reading →As a family lawyer I am often asked about what to do if a preschool child does not want to visit one of their parents after a separation or divorce. The custodial parent may often ask if they should limit the amount of time the child spends with the non-custodial parent as a result of…
Continue reading →Benjamin Franklin once said “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” However, if he knew that Probate Fees must be paid in order to obtain a Grant of Probate or Administration, he might have added “Probate Fees” to his words. Was he wrong in not including Probate Fees…
Continue reading →Have you ever heard phrases like “Probate an estate,” “Probate a Will,” “applying for Probate,” or “Grant of Probate”? Have you ever wondered what these phrases mean, whether they are referring to the same thing or whether they are referring to different things? If the answer is yes, you have come to the right place.
Continue reading →In today’s world, companies play an integral role in our society. People work as employees of companies and people have funds invested in companies through their pensions, mutual funds or owning shares directly.
Continue reading →To a person living in the 19th century, an apple could have meant only one thing, the fruit. To Sir Isaac Newton, an apple meant the Universal Law of Gravitation. To us, or at least to me, an apple could mean the fruit or the new IPhone. As everyone knows, Apple is a company manufacturing…
Continue reading →You may have heard your friend or family member saying that they are carrying on business as a sole proprietor or as a partner. You may also know a friend or family member who is a shareholder of a company or you may be a shareholder yourself. However, what does it mean to be a…
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