How Visitation Works in BC
Especially as your kids get older, visitation is never as simple as sticking to a schedule. It’s totally normal for a non-custodial parent to have specific wishes for visitation rights.…
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What is a Post-Judgment Modification?
If you’re looking to make some sort of change to your divorce agreement, you’ll likely need what is known as a post-judgement modification. In British Columbia, a post-judgment modification lets…
How to Navigate LGBT Divorce
A lot of discussion about divorce tends to be hetero-normative, despite the fact that same-sex and other “non-traditional” marriages have been legal for two decades! And while most of the…
What is a Contested Divorce?
When couples decide to end their marriage, they may encounter disputes regarding matters such as child custody, spousal support, division of property, and debt allocation. If these issues cannot be…
What is a Prenuptial Agreement? (Prenup)
You’ve probably heard of a “prenup” before, more formally known as a prenuptial agreement. It’s okay if you haven’t, though. Most people have a general idea, but don’t know exactly…
How to Obtain an Emergency Custody Order
When a child’s safety and well-being are at risk, immediate action is necessary to ensure their protection. In situations where there is a genuine concern for a child’s welfare, an…
How to Remove a DUI from Your Criminal Record
In Canada, removing a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction or any other criminal offense from your record is achieved through a record suspension, formerly known as a pardon. While…
Verbal Assault Laws in BC
In Canada, the term “verbal assault” is not specifically used in criminal law. However, certain forms of verbal aggression can be considered criminal offenses under different sections of the Criminal…
Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping in Your Car in BC?
In British Columbia, you can indeed be charged with a DUI for sleeping in your car. DUI charges are not as straightforward as they may initially seem. You can be…
Domestic Assault Charges in BC
In British Columbia, domestic assault refers to any form of physical or sexual violence, threats, or abusive behavior that occurs within an intimate or family relationship. The relationship can be…