How will Covid-19 affect my child custody case and travel?
The concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic have grown exponentially in just a short period of time – and for good reason when you look at what China and Italy are going through.
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.
Six Things to Know During the Alberta Family Court Closure due to COVID-19
On March 15, 2020, Alberta Courts announced a suspension of sittings, effective immediately. Except for a few very limited exceptions, the Court will not be hearing any family law matters.
Crossroads Family Law Cases and COVID-19 - Your Case Can Proceed… But Differently
Over the past week it has become clear that we are living in extraordinary times which require changes to the way we operate as a firm. Some of these changes are out of our control and some we are instituting to protect the well being of our clients, staff and lawyers.
How Can I Make my Divorce Less Stressful: Tips From a Family Lawyer
Research tells us that divorce is the second most stressful event that can occur in a person’s life.
What Are Court Costs and Who Gets Them in a Divorce Case?
In family law and Divorce litigation, you can be awarded “costs”, also known as “court costs” if you are successful in court.
Sperm Donation Questions Answered by a Fertility Lawyer
Donor insemination is a fertility procedure that involves transferring sperm obtained from a sperm donor into a woman’s reproductive tract at the time of ovulation by means other than sexual intercourse.
Court of Appeal Agrees: Husband Found in Contempt and Pays $10,000 in costs
Another Court of Appeal win for Crossroads Law. Family lawyers Marcus Sixta and Amanda Marsden were successful in defending against an appeal of a $10,000 costs award paid to our client, the former wife in a divorce case.
Judge orders vaccinations for two B.C. boys following parental dispute
A judge has taken the unusual step of granting a father permission to have his two young sons get routine vaccinations after the mother refused consent.
How to Deal With High Conflict Co-parenting
Generally, having a child with another person means that you are going to have a relationship with that person for the rest of your life. In some cases, this relationship can be difficult as it may be a high conflict parenting relationship.
What do I need to do when I separate?
Deciding to separate from a spouse or partner is a difficult decision and one that people should not take lightly. Once the decision is made, our clients often do not know what to do next. The following are some things to consider if you have decided to separate from your partner.
Child Protection Agreements British Columbia
In British Columbia, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (“MCFD”) is the government department tasked with child protection and managing the policies of the Child Family and Community Services Act (“CFCSA”).
What is Collaborative Divorce and is it right for you?
Collaborative Divorce in Vancouver, also known as Collaborative Practice or Collaborative Law, is a voluntary and private dispute resolution process in which the parties commit to settling their matter outside of Court.
Family Law in Provincial Court or Supreme Court? Where should I go?
Most people who are getting separated or divorced are dealing with family law issues for the first time. It can be a confusing and daunting task to navigate the family law court registry.
Who Keeps the Engagement Ring After Separation in Alberta?
A question I hear a lot is, what happens to the engagement ring if we break up? As is so often the case in family law, the answer really depends on the circumstances. The main factor is what stage were the parties in their relationship when they separated.
Crossroads Law Welcomes Calgary Family Lawyer Camille Boyer
Crossroads Law is very excited to announce that Camille Boyer has joined our Calgary family law team. Camille has worked as a family lawyer in Calgary for a number of years and has gained a reputation as an effective negotiator and passionate advocate for her clients.
Marcus Sixta discusses Divorce and Money – The Unplanned Journey
Episode abstract: Jim Doyle of Doyle & Associates Private Wealth Management and his guests, Marcus Sixta of Crossroads Law, Yuval Berger of Hindsight Counselling, and Rahul Aggarwal of CleanDivorce, explore how separating or divorcing couples find themselves on an unplanned journey.
Do Grandparents have rights to grandchildren in Alberta?
Alberta’s Family Law Act provides for some possible options for grandparents when grandparents and parents cannot agree on contact with a child. It should first be noted, that grandparents do NOT have a “right” to see, or take care of their grandchildren.
Do I have to share my inheritance after divorce?
Due to the changing demographics in British Columbia, inheritances are becoming a more frequent issue in family law cases. This is especially so in jurisdictions like Vancouver and Victoria where an inheritance can be substantial as a result of high real estate prices.
Is human reproductive material “property” at law?
In recent years Canadian courts have been asked to consider whether human gametes (sperm and ova) and embryos should be treated as property at law, and whether they should be subject to division upon separation or divorce just like other family assets.
Brief Conflict Intervention: a free resource for Alberta parenting disputes
The Alberta Courts have established a number of resources that parties going through a separation or divorce can engage in to assist in avoiding litigation and resolve disputes.
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.