Family Law Blog

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 couples with a family company should consider hiring a business valuator to accurately determine the value of their enterprise.

We are proud to announce our latest family law success at the British Columbia Supreme Court.

Vaccination of children is a hot topic in British Columbia and around the world and this issue comes up in family law proceedings.

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 can fill the access-to-justice gap left by spiralling legal fees and dwindling legal aid funding.

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).

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.

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.

An update of Alberta legislation will create a more equitable way of dividing assets when common-law couples split.