BC Child Support Obligations After Death
Did you know that after a parent dies, his or her estate may be liable for outstanding and continuing BC child support payments? That important principle was…
Did you know that after a parent dies, his or her estate may be liable for outstanding and continuing BC child support payments? That important principle was…
When it comes to determining income for the purposes of calculating BC spousal support and child support obligations, it is not uncommon for one spouse to ask…
The role of a parenting coordinator is relatively new to BC divorce law. Divorce is a very difficult process for the whole family and when parents separate…
Divorce and the “recombining” or blending of families is increasingly common, which raises the question: does a stepparent have to pay child support in BC? The answer is yes;…
A recent line of tax cases has provided some insight into divorce negotiation tactics with respect to availability of tax credits where child custody is split or…
How is child support calculated where the payor spouse earns income as a shareholder, director, or officer of a corporation? I have previously discussed some issues that can arise…
When calculating income for child support, the Federal Child Support Guidelines state that where the parties do not agree on the payor spouse’s income, the court should look…
When does child support end for adult independent children? Does child support end if the child is estranged from the parent? Does child support end when the…
In BC, spousal support and other family law issues can be settled by agreement between the separating spouses. However, if the separating spouses are unable to agree…
Divorce Negotiation Tactics: Settlement Without Full Financial Disclosure As a matter of policy, the courts encourage settlement of matrimonial disputes through mediation and promote dispute resolution outside…
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