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…
by Jayne on November 17th, 2014
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…
by Jayne on November 17th, 2014
COMMUNICATION TIPS FOR SEPARATION & DIVORCE Talking with an ex-partner can often be difficult, particularly when you are in the middle of negotiating a separation agreement or divorce settlement. Even if you are in an assisted family law process, such as Collaborative Law or Mediation, talking with your ex-partner can…