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BC Divorce Online
We do so much online these days. The internet has made it more convenient and efficient for us to do all kinds of tasks using our computers or smartphones – including filing for divorce. Online divorce websites have begun popping up, advertising cheap and fast divorce applications. However, as appealing as it may be to […]
What Am I Entitled to in a Divorce in BC?
Divorce isn’t easy. So much uncertainty arises. Two of the biggest questions that confront separating spouses are “Who gets what in a divorce in BC?” and “What are my rights in a divorce?” It’s extremely important that you understand your legal rights and entitlements when going through a divorce. If you don’t, you could lose […]
How Long Does Spousal Support Last in BC?
The length of time spousal support will last in BC depends on whether your support order or agreement sets a specific end date. If no end date is stated, then it could continue indefinitely, especially in longer marriages or cases where one spouse is nearing retirement age. The court considers several factors, like the length […]
How to Protect an Inheritance from the Risk of Divorce
In British Columbia, an inheritance you receive is excluded property under section 85 of the Family Law Act, so it stays with you on separation. But any increase in its value during the relationship is shared family property, and an inheritance mixed into jointly held assets can lose its excluded status. Inheritances are meant to […]
International Family Law Canada
We live in an interconnected world. We travel more often, communicate over great distances with ease, and are much more likely to try life in a new country than any generation before us. It’s little wonder that our families and personal relationships often have an international aspect. That can present logistical, language-based, and cultural complications, […]
How Do You Prove Inheritance Theft in British Columbia
When a loved one passes away, it is an extremely devastating time for any family. After taking the necessary time to heal, and honor their life, friends and family must turn their attention to administering the deceased’s estate. The last thing on your mind would be whether someone else, be it a family member or […]
Separation Laws in BC
Separation and divorce are never easy. There is so much uncertainty, and you must make difficult decisions that can have a lasting impact. Understanding legal rights and responsibilities is the best way to remove uncertainty and protect yourself. In British Columbia, separation laws cover a wide range of issues, including division of property and debt, […]
Do You Need a Separation Agreement Before Divorce in BC?
The end of a marriage or common law relationship is never easy. There are many important decisions to be made, and many deeply personal issues to work through. During this challenging time, a major source of stress is figuring out the divorce process, and whether you need a separation agreement before divorce. In British Columbia […]
Common Law Marriage and Divorce
In BC, couples become spouses after living together in a marriage-like relationship for at least two years, without any ceremony. On separation, common-law spouses have the same core rights and obligations as married couples over property, debt, and support under the Family Law Act. British Columbia couples can become spouses, even if they never had […]
BC Divorce Law
Separation and divorce are stressful. The stress is compounded when separating spouses aren’t clear on their legal rights or the process they should use to resolve family law issues, as BC divorce laws are complex. Divorce and related family law disputes are governed by both federal and provincial laws. When a relationship breaks down, it’s difficult for […]