by Michael Butterfield on August 12th, 2013
What to do when your lawyer isn’t listening. Q: I hired a lawyer helped me with my divorce. He came highly recommended. Before we reached the agreement, she was really attentive. Now she is ignoring me. I am buying my wife out of the house and really need the Written Agreement in…
by Michael Butterfield on August 9th, 2013
Oil heating is expensive. An average tank holds about 1000 liters and cost between $1300 and $1500 to fill. Poorly insulted homes with older furnaces can easily use $500 of oil per month. Oil heated houses are generally a lot cheaper to rent than electric or gas heated homes. Do…
by Michael Butterfield on August 8th, 2013
Q: My son starts at UVic in September and will be living on campus. My ex wants me to pay her the ongoing child support as well as pay his school fees. A: Child support for children in post secondary education is a thorny subject. It also leads to a…
by Michael Butterfield on August 6th, 2013
Q: I know the law changed recently. What is the difference between access and parenting time? Is guardianship the same as parental responsibilities? A: The new BC Family Law Act (FLA) has made several key changes. The terms “custody” and “access” have been abandoned and replaced by a broader definition…
by Michael Butterfield on August 6th, 2013
Q: What should I pay in child support? My ex is a waitress, so she has a low income on her tax return, but earns tips. How does that work with extra expenses? A: Child support: Child support is governed by the Federal Child Support Guidelines. Normally, these calculate child…