On May 11, 2023, the Family Law Amendment Act came into effect. One notable change is the treatment of excluded property transferred to a spouse.

Expansion to Langley and the Fraser Valley

Choosing the right divorce and family lawyer can be daunting. With so many questions and worries running through your mind, it feels like so much is at stake.

Going through a divorce can be devastating. You may feel lost, unsure of how to prepare for a divorce, or how to even start the process.

Who gets what in a divorce? Great question—but the answer isn’t always so straightforward.

Health Canada has recently approved COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11. However, there remains disagreement among many parents on the question of whether to vaccinate their children. Over the past couple of years, parents have been raising this issue before the courts of British Columbia and, in virtually all cases, the courts reaffirmed the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.

Regardless of how secure you think your relationship is, it’s important to know and understand its legal status since you may be considered common-law in Canada. 

Determining if you should pay child support for a child that is over the age of majority is not as straightforward as you might hope. 

If a relationship comes to an end, a cohabitation agreement can help decide what happens with the property, debt, savings, joint bank accounts, and other assets. These agreements are designed to minimize or entirely eliminate arguments that might result from the ending of a relationship.