The Role of a Family Law Mediator in Divorce
This blog will explore why Mediation May Be a Better Option Than Court. Going through a divorce is one of life’s most difficult challenges. The process
October 16, 2024
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Family Law Mediation and Self-Represented Litigants
In family law, the rise of self-represented litigants (“SRLs”) has dramatically reshaped the legal landscape. Many individuals navigate separation or divorce without legal counsel, often
October 12, 2024
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Certificates of Pending Litigation and the Land Titles Act
The Gill v. Gill, 2022 BCSC 1143 case sheds light on the complexities of certificates of pending litigation (CPL) within family law and the Land
June 19, 2024
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Enforceability of Mediation Agreements in Family Law
Lessons from Loss v. Walters The case of Loss v. Walters, 2024 BCSC 1012, decided by the British Columbia Supreme Court, touches on important aspects
June 16, 2024
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Exploring the Legal Framework for Interim Distribution of Property
Lessons from Dadwal v. Parmar: The recent case of Dadwal v. Parmar, 2024 BCSC 860, provides valuable insights into the legal principles governing the interim
May 27, 2024
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Family Law Act BC: Navigating Companion Animal Custody
The Custody Battle Over a Companion Animal, Stella the Golden Retriever In a notable case from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the custody dispute
April 21, 2024
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Setting Aside Child Support Provisions within Separation Agreement
Renshi v Renshi, 2022 BCSC 1942 (CanLII) The issue in focus: Application for an order setting aside child support terms within a separation agreement regarding
January 4, 2023
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Retroactive Variation of Support Payments in an Agreement
Hinz v. Davey, 2022 BCCA 232 The issue in focus: The Courts jurisdiction under the Family Law Act (“FLA”) to retroactively vary support payments in
December 27, 2022
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Death after Separation but before Divorce
In an interesting case out of the BC Court of Appeal, the Administrator of the Estate for the deceased wife filed a Notice of Family
March 19, 2022
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