by Jayne on June 27th, 2015
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….
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 Michael Butterfield on November 24th, 2014
A Supreme Court Judgment released November 20, 2014 pinpoints the dangers in “going it alone” (being self represented) when it comes to a parent relocating with the children. The Honourable Justice Betton allowed the mother, known as D.G.T. (Ms. T.), to keep her two children in Arizona despite the father’s…
by Michael Butterfield on November 20th, 2014
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…
by Michael Butterfield on November 17th, 2014
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…