Family Law Blog

Summer holidays are upon us! A time often associated with relaxation, adventure, and cherished family memories.

There are many areas of a parent’s life with little or no regulation—until a separation occurs. Suddenly, as many parents discover, everything changes. Whether recreational or habitual, substance use can significantly influence decisions around custody and parenting time – but where is the line?

Blended families have become quite common in today’s society. According to a 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, 20% of children who have experienced parental separation or divorce, live with a stepparent - that equates to over 237,000 Canadian kids.

The abduction of a child is a nightmare for any parent. When such a tragedy occurs across international borders, the complexities of legal jurisdiction and cultural differences can further exacerbate the anguish.

Under British Columbia’s Family Law Act (the “FLA”), the term ‘parenting time’ refers to a parent’s right to spend time with their child or children.

While most people consider making a will for estate planning purposes, the equally (arguably more) important purpose of a will is the appointment of a guardian for your children in the case of incapacity or death.

If you and your ex-partner are having disagreements over the parenting arrangements for your child, or if you feel the current arrangements are simply not working, one party may end up making an application to the court to appoint a lawyer (or “counsel”) for the child so that their views are taken seriously. 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…until a parenting-time disagreement.

International child abduction is a growing issue, becoming more and more common, in family law.

We often see disputes occurring between guardians in family law cases.