Child Support

Child Support

One of the biggest misconceptions within Canada is that child support is an extension of spousal support. Many people assume child support is a type of payment given to a parent for their own needs, which is not true. Child support is an amount a parent pays another...
Division of Property

Division of Property

If you are getting a divorce you will have to divide property between yourself and your former spouse. Divorce falls under federal jurisdiction, meaning it is the same across Canada. This post will only focus on divorce and not on the dissolution of common law...
Child Support

Parental Alienation in Canada – What Are the Costs

According to our family lawyer Vancouver, A custody agreement is a legal and actionable document that sets the rights of parents to live with a child. Child custody agreements are common in separation and divorce lawsuits. The terms and conditions of a custody...
Parent is Not Following Custody Agreement – Now What?

Parent is Not Following Custody Agreement – Now What?

A child or parenting order is a legally binding directive about the parenting arrangements of a child. According to our family lawyer in Vancouver, parenting orders can be court-imposed or court-approved consents. Parties to a parenting order must abide by the terms...
What is a trial in family law?

What is a trial in family law?

Have you and your ex-partner been at an impasse for a while? Have you tried multiple dispute resolutions, but still cannot agree on a decision? It might be time to start talking about going to trial. A trial is the final stage in the litigation process. It is a...
How to Check Your Divorce Status in Canada

How to Check Your Divorce Status in Canada

Can you look up divorce records in Canada? All provinces in Canada, save for Quebec, classify divorce files as public records alongside other civil litigation cases like child support. There are several reasons why you would want to check your divorce records or those...