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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What is a Separation Agreement?

In British Columbia, a separation agreement is a legally binding contract that outlines the terms and conditions agreed upon by separating or divorcing spouses or partners. It is used to…
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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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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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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.…