by Jayne on May 2nd, 2015
A New Jersey father used a Pink Concert to try and persuade a family court judge that his ex-wife was a bad parent, in a family court case released April 25, 2015. The Pink concert was the final straw for father, C.Z. He and mother D.Z., were engaged in protracted litigation…
by Michael Butterfield on April 26th, 2015
MYTH #1. ” Mothers always get custody of the children.” TRUTH: Joint Custody/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. “I have to fight to…
by Jayne on April 4th, 2015
Reality T.V. Star Jody Lynn Claman has been ordered to pay her ex-husband special costs in a real life family law drama. The star, who was a cast member of the reality T.V. show “Housewives of Vancouver” in 2011 and 2012, separated from her husband of 6 years, Eran Friedlander,…
by Michael Butterfield on January 18th, 2015
A woman’s journal is open and she has drawn a picture of a dollar sign, as she thinks about how she is going to afford her legal fees.
by Michael Butterfield on January 1st, 2015
Did you know that anyone in B.C. can call themselves a “counsellor” or a “therapist”? If you are looking for a counsellor to help you or your children get through a separation, consider these top 5 suggestions: 1. FIGURE OUT WHAT KIND OF COUNSELLOR YOUR FAMILY NEEDS There are a…
by Michael Butterfield on December 18th, 2014
Jeff Doyle awaits the fate of his efforts to have his 8 year old daughter, Soffi, returned to Canada from Mexico, despite having been awarded custody in Canadian Court. The Campbell River Mirror recently reported that a Mexican Appeal Court’s decision on the case is imminent (Dec 9, 2014). The…