LSS Reverses Legal Aid Decision, and Gives Woman Fighting Chance at Keeping Her Kids in B.C. A Vancouver area woman now has a fighting chance of keeping her children in Canada, thanks to a reversed decision by B.C.s Legal Services Society (L.S.S.). The Woman, known only as P.G., to protect…
Living Together 101: The legal basics – Right & Obligations Living together can be a wonderful experience, but if things do not work out, the dream can become a nightmare. Over the last 20 years, many more couples are deciding to live together rather than marry. When the relationship lasts…
Preparing a Cohabitation Agreement For a cohabitation agreement to be resilient, both parties should get legal advice, or have the opportunity to seek legal advice. The three most common approaches are: Having an Accredited Family Law Mediator prepare an agreement, and both parties having the opportunity to seek independent advice. Having…
What is a Common Law Spouse? A very common question is simply, Am I in a common law marriage? The answer depends on your individual circumstances. A common law spouse is defined by the Family Law Act of B.C. It refers to couples that have cohabitated for at least two…
What is a Cohabitation Agreement? A Cohabitation Agreement is a written legal document. It reflects the agreement between two people living together in a romantic relationship for two years. This period may be shorter, if the couple have a child together. What is a common law spouse? The Cohabitation Agreement…
The collaborative law approach can help families heal and remain supportive, especially of their children. A Vancouver couple received high praise for their co-parenting relationship from BC Supreme Court Justice Schultes on November 12, 2014. Their parenting agreement was reached during the Collaborative Law process. This occurred despite their 2-3…