What Is A Judicial Case Conference?

Judicial Case Conference in BC – Procedure made simple What is a Judicial Case Conference? A Judicial Case Conference in BC (JCC) is required  in all family law proceedings. It is a private and informal hour-long meeting with a Supreme Court Judge or Master, the parties, and their lawyers. Hiring a…

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? There are probably as many ADR approaches as there are different types of conflict. Most of the time the process is fluid and the best process may develop with the file. The following is an overview of the ten main types of alternative dispute…

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…

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…