Collaborative Law-Will It Work For Me?

Collaborative Law-Will It Work For Me?

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…

Collaborative Law-Will It Work For Me?

Am I Legally Separated?

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…

Oil Heating – Don’t Get Burnt

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…

Does Ongoing Child Support Include University?

Does Ongoing Child Support Include University?

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…

Access and Parenting Time Explained

Access and Parenting Time Explained

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…