When parents separate or divorce in British Columbia, their legal responsibility to financially support their children remains—even if they relocate to another province or overseas. One parent usually pays child support to the other parent to assist in meeting the various expenses involved in raising the child. The calculation of how much support must be […]
A business is often one of the major assets to consider after a couple separates in British Columbia. Business owners may wonder what steps they can take to protect this asset during divorce proceedings. Business assets are almost always considered marital property and, therefore, subject to B.C.’s equal property division laws. However, the laws are
Whether you’re legally married or in a common-law relationship in British Columbia, separation can be challenging. During times of such personal, emotional, and practical upheaval, making clear, well-considered decisions can be tough. It helps to understand the relevant separation laws for married and unmarried couples before you talk your situation through with a divorce or
Parental Responsibilities Models: The Joyce Model vs. The Horn Model When parents separate in British Columbia, determining how major decisions about their children will be made becomes critical. Beyond parenting time schedules, courts must establish who has authority to make significant decisions about the child’s health, education, and welfare. British Columbia courts use two primary
When a BC Provincial Court family case decision doesn’t go your way, you might wonder if there’s a path forward. Section 233 of the Family Law Act grants you the right to appeal certain Provincial Court family decisions to the Supreme Court. However, the appeals process involves strict timelines and specific procedures you need to
During a separation, there are often legitimate concerns about the protection of the marital finances and property before it is divided between the two spouses. As you’re working out the main property division and support issues in your separation agreement, certain steps can be taken to protect yourself financially. As a starting point, make a
Family law protection orders are an essential legal safeguard under British Columbia’s Family Law Act, designed to protect individuals and children from family violence, threats, harassment, or emotional abuse. These court orders can provide urgent safety measures by placing clear legal boundaries on an abusive partner or family member. At Legalbird, our experienced family lawyers
Jurisdiction in B.C. Parenting Disputes: How the Family Law Act Decides Interjurisdictional Cases Parenting disputes that cross provincial borders can quickly become complicated, especially when each parent has ties to different jurisdictions. Under British Columbia’s Family Law Act, the courts follow strict rules when determining whether they can hear an interjurisdictional parenting case. At Legalbird,
Grounds for divorce are legal reasons that justify the end of a marriage. In British Columbia, as in all provinces and territories in Canada, there is only one acceptable ground for divorce: the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, as outlined in the federal Divorce Act. Establishing the grounds for divorce is the starting point before
Are you currently in Canada and seeking refugee protection? Whether you’ve just arrived or have been here for a while, finding the right legal support is essential to go through the complexities of the Canadian immigration system. Legalbird is here to help you every step of the way. Our experienced refugee lawyers in Surrey, BC,