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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.

How can I get shared parenting after separation or divorce?

Parenting issues are often the most highly disputed, emotionally charged, and stressful areas of family law for parents to navigate.

When are Children Old Enough to Use Public Transit Without Adult Supervision?

Parents know that determining when and how to develop self-sufficiency in children can be a challenge. Family lawyers often get questions about this topic and parents often ask “At what age is it appropriate to leave my child at home alone?” or “How old should my child be to allow them to take public transit without supervision?.” 

Status Quo, Oh No! Interim Parenting Orders

When dealing with a parenting dispute in a divorce or separation, the parents will inevitably hear the term “status quo” when negotiating the parenting schedule.

How To Donate Embryos After IVF: Embryo Donation Agreements

After going through in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, a couple may have leftover embryos that are cryopreserved (frozen and stored) which can be used for further IVF treatments.