The B.C Court of Appeal overruled a $483,000 award to a victim of historic sexual abuse last week. The victim, Linda Antrobus, had been awarded the compensation for personal injury from childhood (historic) sexual assault and abuse. the offences took place almost 50 years ago. The Reasons for Judgment were…
Top 5 Myths About Child Custody MYTH #1. ” Mothers always get custody of the children.” TRUTH: Shared Guardianship is the most common arrangement when the parents are separated. This may not mean equal parenting time, but both parents will be involved in making major decisions for their children. MYTH #2….
Many divorced parents wish to travel with their children internationally, to visit family and friends. However, parental abduction is feared by the Courts. A recent New Westminster court decision (E033145; June 12, 2015) outlines the reasons why a parent may have their application to travel declined. That reason involves…
Court rejects Mr Big Sting operation in BC murder trial Bradley Streiling was found not guilty of Second Degree Murder yesterday (June 17, 2015), due in part to the presiding Judge’s concerns over a “Mr Big Sting” operation in the case. Streiling’s two-year old step-son, Noah Cownden, died in Victoria…
BC court finds school attendence a major factor in a change in custody. A June 2015 B.C. family court case judgement shows the importance of a child’s attendance at school, when parents disagree who the child should live with. The 11 year old boy, “BG”, had been living primarily with his…