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.

 

Pale blue house and driveway with pink and blue sky
Common-law relationships 101

It may be the question family lawyers get asked the most: how long do I have to live with my partner until we are considered common-law? Generally, the law in British Columbia is 2 years, but there are some exceptions.

Set of keys on wooden surface with house-shaped key fob
Occupation Rent

At common law, joint tenants in a property enjoy equal rights to occupy the property. Neither co-owner has a right to exclude the other from the property.

Two women shake hands in a hallway
The Biggest Neglected Liability For Your Business

What is the biggest potential liability for your business? When asked this question some people will list off things like competition, loss of market access, or theft of intellectual property.

Pencil, papers, and coffee cup sit on a white surface
Calgary Family Law 101: How to file your application

Generally, when going through a separation or divorce going to family law court should be your last resort.  However, some disagreements, for whatever reason, cannot be resolved without some intervention. 

Single gold Christmas bulb on tree branch
Who gets the kids for the holidays?

Deciding on a Holiday parenting schedule can be very difficult. The Holiday season can be especially difficult to navigate for newly divorced or separated couples.

Childs arms on a table with coloured pencils and colouring books
Varying Child Support Orders

Varying a child support order is a common application after separation and divorce which is often made to reduce the amount of child support being paid. 

Hands throwing up mortarboards in front of white building
Child Support for University Kids

A common issue for divorced or separated parents is how child support is supposed to work for children who have turned 18. 

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.