Navigating Family Law
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How to Get Exclusive Occupancy of the Family Home After Separating in BC
Determining who remains in the family home after separation is frequently an issue for spouses who are in the process of divorce or separation.
Getting Rid of Your Ex’s Stuff and the Liability of Doing So Upon Relationship Breakdown
Often when individuals are in the midst of a relationship breakdown, or are growing weary of a protracted separation, they can make impulsive decisions about the shared and/or personal property of their ex-partner that is in their possession.
Mediation Checklist for Divorce
In real estate, it’s ‘location, location, location’. In divorce mediation, it’s ‘preparation, preparation, preparation’.
What is Parental Alienation and How Do You Assess It?
A family breakdown can cause a child to reject a parent while developing strong alignment with the other parent following separation.
Six Essential Tips When Divorcing a Narcissist
Divorcing a narcissist can be very difficult as the process can become highly conflictual even if you are attempting to settle outside of court.
What are the different ways to settle a Divorce?
There are essentially two ways to resolve all matters between spouses: reaching an agreement, or having a decision imposed by a third party.
The Protection Order: What is it and How Does it Work?
Individuals subject to family violence in a family law case often seek a Protection Order from the court.
Expert Witnesses for Children with Special Needs
At Crossroads Law, we have represented many families who have children with special needs. Parents who are separated often encounter disputes about parenting time and child support.
Someone told me I need Independent Legal Advice: What is ILA?
One of the most important pieces of a separation is ensuring you understand your rights under the law and then determining how you want those rights to apply to your specific circumstances.
Pets are just property in the eyes of the law
While the law is continuously evolving, pets are still considered property in the eyes of the law.