Grandparent Rights
Grandparents are often highly valued in any family. However, when a divorce or separation occurs, they can often be placed to the side while the parents argue and litigate.
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.
Alberta Family Law: Early Intervention Case Conference (EICC)
In response to the increasing number of Alberta family law litigants who are self-represented, the shortage of judges in Alberta relative to the province’s population and the ever increasing delays until family law cases can be heard in court, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench implemented a pilot project requiring Early Intervention Case Conferences (EICCs) in certain family law cases.
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.
Divorcing business partners urged to hire a valuator
Divorcing couples with a family company should consider hiring a business valuator to accurately determine the value of their enterprise.
Wife Gambled Away Company Assets: Husband Gets Money Back
We are proud to announce our latest family law success at the British Columbia Supreme Court.
Vaccination of Children in Family Law Cases
Vaccination of children is a hot topic in British Columbia and around the world and this issue comes up in family law proceedings.
Behind On Child Or Spousal Support? ICBC May Now Take Your Driver’s License.
Child support and spousal support are often awarded in family law proceedings. However, it is common for these amounts not to be paid as ordered by the court after separation or divorce.
Unbundled Legal Services an Underused Access-to-Justice Solution
Unbundled legal services can fill the access-to-justice gap left by spiralling legal fees and dwindling legal aid funding.
Is There a Legal Obligation to Report Child Abuse: Yes!
In British Columbia the abuse or neglect of children is dealt with under both the criminal law and by the Child Family and Community Services Act (the “CFCSA).
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.
Engagement Rings: Is it a Gift or Can You Get it back?
We often get asked, who gets to keep the engagement ring upon separation? Most people conclude that it is a gift from the proposing partner.
NEWS | Alberta’s Family Property Act: new protection for common-law couples
An update of Alberta legislation will create a more equitable way of dividing assets when common-law couples split.
Better Late Than Never - Retroactive Child Support
The obligation to pay child support after separation and divorce is mandated by both Federal and Provincial legislation in Alberta.
Getting a Stay of Enforcement of Child Support with Maintenance Enforcement
If a person’s income decreases their ability to pay child support should be reflected in this change.
Interest-based mediation an effective model for family disputes
“We had to think creatively about how to resolve this impasse where the mother wasn’t comfortable with the father having any overnights at all"
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.
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.
NEWS | Access to justice: New models for legal services
There is a crisis in our court system. Legal representation is beyond the reach of many Canadians, especially in the family law courts.
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.
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.