2023 Federal Budget Allows Divorced or Separated Parents to Open Joint RESPs
Effective March 28, 2023 upon the tabling of the 2023 Federal Budget, divorced or separated parents can open joint RESPs for one or more of ... Continued
Important Proposed Amendment to the Family Law Act Regarding Excluded Property
New amendments to the British Columbia Family Law Act may provide clarity on a hotly contested issue arising upon separation – if a spouse has ... Continued
How is Ownership Determined After a Break-Up? Proposed Changes to the Family Law Act Clarify Certain Rules of Evidence
By Alison Colpitts On March 27, 2023, the Honourable Niki Sharma, Attorney General for British Columbia, proposed significant changes to the Family Law Act with ... Continued
Divorce and Taxes: Practical Tips & Techniques to Balance the Books During Separation
Separation can be taxing, both emotionally and financially, and is a time when surprises are generally unwelcome. Knowing the effects that separation will have on ... Continued
Making Family Conflict Less Taxing: Are My Legal Fees Tax Deductible?
Separation can be taxing, both emotionally and financially, and is a time when surprises are generally unwelcome. Knowing the effects separation will have on your ... Continued
Double the Benefits: How Bespoke Family Law Agreements Can Also Bring Tax Savings
One major advantage of having a professionally-prepared family law agreement is the possibility that, with advance planning and careful drafting, obligations under the agreement can ... Continued
How to Optimize Your Tax Payments Upon Separation or Divorce
With emotions running high and a new reality to get used to, separations are difficult enough without taking into account how you may be taxed ... Continued
Family Tax Series: What BC Families Need to Know Before Filing This Year’s Taxes
Families need to understand that their tax obligations and opportunities are more complex and dynamic than regular taxpayers, requiring a proactive approach to tax planning ... Continued
Updates in the Law on Vaccinating Children Against COVID-19
By Alison Colpitts and Abigail Choi Over the past few years, COVID-19 vaccines have been a polarizing topic in family law. Last year, Clark Wilson ... Continued
Duress to Divorce: A Case Study in Establishing Coercion in Marriage Agreements
In the British Columbia Supreme Court decision, SBF v. DGF, 2022 BCSC 2231, the issue concerned whether the marriage agreement that was entered into by ... Continued
Welcome to New Associate, Anastasiya Sadovska!
We’d like to warmly welcome the newest member of our Family Law group, Anastasiya Sadovska. Anastasiya’s practice includes cohabitation and marriage agreements, parenting issues, separation ... Continued
Are Oral Agreements Enforceable in a Separation or Divorce?
By Adrienne Adams In Voitchovsky v. Gibson, 2022 BCCA 428 the appellant, Ms. Voitchovsky, sought an equal division of family property and spousal support from ... Continued