Principles of Pandemic Parenting: A Succinct Summary from the Supreme Court of BC
BC is beginning to re-open, but the worry over COVID-19 and the potential risk it poses to children is still lingering among many parents. Mr. ... Continued
The New Abnormal: Business Valuations in Post-COVID Family Law
Today marks the beginning of British Columbia’s Phase 2 following the COVID-19 shutdown. While some businesses have thrived through online forums, many are opening their ... Continued
COVID-19: Does it Impact my Income for Spousal Support Purposes?
COVID-19 has impacted many businesses and employees, but the issue of its impact on income for the purposes of spousal and child support has only ... Continued
Parenting in a Pandemic: The BC Courts Weigh In
The COVID-19 pandemic means that courts are hearing only matters that a judge considers to be urgent, but there has been little guidance thus far ... Continued
Parenting During a Pandemic, Part III: Child Support Issues
Parts I & II of our Parenting During a Pandemic series addressed how to co-parent effectively during a pandemic by being FAIR and how to ... Continued
Parenting During a Pandemic, Part II: Difficult Decision-Making
In Part I of our Parenting During a Pandemic Series, we addressed how to co-parent effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part I can be found ... Continued
Parenting in a Pandemic: The Ontario Courts Weigh In
The ripple effects of COVID-19 have taken a toll on family law in Canada, and in particular, on parenting schedules. Many lawyers and legal associations ... Continued
Supplementing Family Income with Separate Property
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the incomes of many people in BC. The uncertainty around the duration of business closures causes further stress in an ... Continued
Parenting During a Pandemic, Part I: Pandemic Parenting 101
Part I – Pandemic Parenting 101 Parents across the country are worried about COVID-19 and how to protect their children. An extra layer of concern ... Continued
Canada’s Six Largest Banks Ease the Financial Pressure of COVID-19
While the current economic climate seems to be changing day by day, Canada’s six largest banks are bringing good news for those struggling financially due ... Continued
Sharing Custody During the Pandemic? Follow These Guidelines
Divorced or separated parents face unique challenges in the COVID-19 pandemic. With children staying home from school or daycare and many parents unable to work ... Continued
Property Division in Family Matters: Is Age Relevant?
Property division is a hotly contested issue in many family law matters. Family property is usually divisible 50-50, unless one party successfully argues for a ... Continued