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The Difference between Separation and Divorce

Separation and divorce are two significant concepts in family law, but they are often misunderstood to mean the same thing. So what is the difference between separation and divorce? If…
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Pet Custody in B.C.

The way family pets are treated during divorce or separation in British Columbia is undergoing significant changes, leading to the evolution of “pet custody” within family law. Pet custody in…
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Should Divorced Parents Do Christmas Together?

Ahhh…it’s the holiday season; Christmas is here and it’s the time for family cheer! However, if you’re divorced and sharing or co-parenting your children with your former spouse, things can…
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What is a Cohabitation Agreement?

We’ve discussed marriage agreements here on the Legal Wire Blog before, but you may not know that similar legal documents exist for couples that aren’t yet married or don’t plan…
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How School Decisions Work with Joint Custody

Joint custody school decisions are often the most polarizing decisions divorced or separated couples have to make. If you have joint custody or 50/50 custody, it may be difficult to…
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What to Expect from an Adoption Hearing

You’ve wept tears of joy and of frustration. You’ve put in the time – probably years – and effort, and of course, money. And now you’re in the home stretch.…