Family Law Blog

Crossroads Law is very pleased to announce the addition of our newest Vancouver family lawyer, Chris Cosentino.

In a landscape already fraught with contention, recent calls from the National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) to ban the use of the term "parental alienation" add another layer of complexity to an already challenging issue.

With a unique background in civil litigation and criminal defense, Gurjant Bains brings a distinct blend of expertise to our team.

Mediation stands as a testament to the evolving nature of legal conflict resolution as one of the key methods of alternative dispute resolution.

There is no getting around it. Divorce is emotionally devastating, but it can also be very financially damaging.

Stories of infidelity, heavy drinking, and reckless decisions flood social circles every year, leading many to wonder whether the Stampede is more than just a summer event—it might also be a divorce catalyst.

For couples, economic shifts can introduce significant stressors that contribute to marital breakdowns.

When two people get married, they enjoy new rights and benefits, such as the right to divide family property upon divorce. Historically, under the law, these rights were exclusively reserved for married people.

Blended families have become quite common in today’s society. According to a 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, 20% of children who have experienced parental separation or divorce, live with a stepparent - that equates to over 237,000 Canadian kids.

What are you gifting this Valentine’s Day? Chocolates? Jewelry? It always feels good to give, but what happens to those gifts when a couple separates?