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Can my child testify in our family law proceeding?

Sometimes in high conflict parenting disputes, one of the parents would like the child(ren) to provide evidence to the court.

My Divorce is Complete, Now What?

Once your divorce is complete, the bulk of your involvement with the legal system should be over.

Moving With Your Child – What You Should Know About Relocation After Separation

A common step to take after separation is to move away from your former partner.

What To Do If a Child Resists a Parent

A significant issue we see when parents are divorcing, or separating is that their child(ren) begins to resist access and parenting time with one of the parents.

What is an Affidavit and What is it Used For?

An affidavit is a document frequently prepared in litigation to provide evidence regarding the matter being determined.

What is the Tort of Family Violence? A New Remedy for Victims of Domestic Violence

In an unexpected and precedent setting case out of Ontario, a self-represented victim of domestic violence was awarded $150,000 for the violence she suffered during her marriage.

How to Get Exclusive Occupancy of the Family Home After Separating in BC

Determining who remains in the family home after separation is frequently an issue for spouses who are in the process of divorce or separation.

Getting Rid of Your Ex’s Stuff and the Liability of Doing So Upon Relationship Breakdown

Often when individuals are in the midst of a relationship breakdown, or are growing weary of a protracted separation, they can make impulsive decisions about the shared and/or personal property of their ex-partner that is in their possession.

Mediation Checklist for Divorce

In real estate, it’s ‘location, location, location’. In divorce mediation, it’s ‘preparation, preparation, preparation’.

What is Parental Alienation and How Do You Assess It?

A family breakdown can cause a child to reject a parent while developing strong alignment with the other parent following separation.