What does a family law legal assistant or paralegal do?
What exactly is the role of a legal assistant or paralegal in a family law firm? They only deal with scheduling meetings and answering phone calls, right?
The family lawyers from Crossroads Law located in Vancouver BC and Calgary AB have a client centred approach to help you successfully navigate the family law system. Our experienced family and divorce lawyers author these blogs to provide you insight and to help you through this challenging time.
Is The COVID 19 Vaccination Safe for Children? How Do Courts Decide?
While all of us look forward to better days ahead, the idea of vaccinating children may stir up long-standing divisions for some separated parents.
Mediation Minus the Lawyers
Engage any legal professional and they will advise that mediation is a proven method of dispute resolution.
How Do I Obtain a Desk Order Divorce?
Getting a divorce from the court can be a straightforward family law process if you and your ex agree on everything and if you have the time to do all the paperwork yourself.
Where There is a Will – There is a Way.
“It is on my TO-DO list!”. We have all made this excuse. However, putting together an estate plan including a Last Will and Testament should be at the top of that list.
Welcome to our newest Vancouver family lawyer, Jenna Lalani
As we enter a new year, Crossroads Law is excited to announce the addition of another lawyer to our growing Vancouver office.
University of Calgary | Law alumni drive change in legal profession
Coach My Case, which will launch in January in Alberta and British Columbia, is a completely online service that empowers self-represented litigants with legal assistance in the background while they run their case.
Welcome to our newest Calgary family lawyer, Gary Bhattal
Crossroads Law is very pleased to announce the addition of our newest Calgary family lawyer, Gary Bhattal. Gary has experience working on very large and complex family law litigation.
What is the Alberta Child Support Recalculation Program?
The Alberta Child Support Recalculation Program assists eligible parents who decide to use to the Program to recalculate their child support each year.
Can I get child support arrears when my child is over 19? Yes you can!
Sometimes child support is either not paid or underpaid and as a result arrears are owing that can be claimed in court or enforced by Maintenance Enforcement.
Coach My Case: A Revolution in Legal Representation
When it comes to game planning, everyone knows the value of a great coach. Soon, you will have one for all your legal needs.
What can I do if my ex refuses to pay support?
So you have been to court, you got a court order and your ex-spouse still refuses to pay child support or spousal support. What can be done?
Now hiring family lawyers
Crossroads Law is a busy and dynamic family law firm looking to hire a lawyer with two or more years of experience in family law and/or wills and estates in our Calgary location. The hours are flexible and remote work is optional. The Compensation is generous.
CBC NEWS Point of View: Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage — but what about love and COVID?
Relationships are never easy, and many of them change and falter dramatically when children enter the picture. But what about when a global pandemic rears its infectious head?
New Vancouver Family Law Associate
Crossroads Law is excited to announce the addition of Millad Ossudallah to our Vancouver office.
What to do if my ex-spouse is hiding money?
The question that comes up in many of my cases is what to do when one spouse is hiding money. Often this is just a hunch but sometimes there are facts that lead to urgent concerns.
What Rights do Gay Couples in Common Law Relationships Have?
Is there a difference in the legal rights afforded to marriages and common law relationship for LGBTQ couples? I am often asked about legal rights for a gay or lesbian marriage or common law relationship. Vancouver LGBTQ communities have had a strong history of activism and have been integral in the fight for equal marriage rights, but many are still confused as to what the law is now especially for common law couples.
Who pays the capital gains tax when selling property after separation?
In family law, capital gains can arise when dividing family property. They are often overlooked by family lawyers in the division of family property and therefore can be a hidden liability that only becomes known after a separation agreement has been signed.
How to prepare for your family law consultation
Your first meeting with a family lawyer is very important and we know that it can be a very stressful first step in resolving your legal matter.
Crossroads Law offering mediators at new low rates due to COVID 19
As predicted by many, we have now seen a significant increase in new divorce consultations as a result of COVID 19.
The information contained in this blog is not legal advice and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject. The information provided in this blog is for informational purposes only.