Filing for Separation in BC: Sex and Separation
People often use the phrase “filling for separation”, but there is technically no such thing as legal separation or filing for separation in BC. Spouses can separate…
People often use the phrase “filling for separation”, but there is technically no such thing as legal separation or filing for separation in BC. Spouses can separate…
Under BC family law, separated spouses divide family property and family debt that existed at the date of separation, but the valuation date is usually the date…
On marriage breakdown, many spouses ask: “Is family property divided equally after separation?” The answer is that family property and debt is divided equally after separation unless…
Upon marriage breakdown, it will be necessary to divide family property and assets, either by agreement of the separating spouses or by order of the court. If…
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…
Are You Entitled to Spousal Support Increase if Your Spouse Misrepresents Income? If you negotiate a separation agreement, but later find out that your ex-spouse understated his…
BC Spousal Support: The Limits of Reviews In family law litigation there is sometimes genuine and material uncertainty at the time of the original trial; where that…
Applicants must ensure that they utilize the proper procedure for making changes to a spousal support agreement. The correct procedure will depend on a number of factors,…
Upon divorce BC law (Family Law Act) and federal law (Divorce Act) apply to issues such as child support, spousal support, and division of property. The effective…
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