Will Collaborative law work for me? My issues are child support, guardianship and property division. We get along OK, but have had some fights over money. We do not have a lot of spare cash and don’t want to waste what we have. A lot of people prefer collaborative law…
Legally Separated? Q: What is marital status of a couple who was married, then legally separated but got back together again a few years later. They never divorced. A: You are considered married until you have a divorce. You can be separated, but if you reconcile, it is as if…
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…
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…
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…