International Adoption in BC
International adoption is a bit more complicated than adoption from within Canada, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Quite the opposite, in fact, since from 1999 to 2009, nearly 21,000…
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Testamentary Guardianship – What Happens After a Child’s Parents Die
Testamentary Guardianship Nobody wants to think about their own inevitable death, but as a parent, it’s probably something that frequently crosses your mind: What will happen to the kids if…
Adoption for LGBTQ Couples in BC
Our wonderful nation has been at the forefront of LGBTQ rights for some time now. In fact, Canada was the first country outside of Europe to federally legalize same-sex marriages…
Biggest Custody Battle Mistakes – 10 Things to NOT do in Family Court
There are lots of articles and lists out there telling you what you should do in divorce court, how you should behave, and things that can help you get an…
Alimony vs Child Support – Will You Have To Pay Your Ex?
Alimony vs Child Support Money. It’s a gas. It’s also one of the top reasons for divorce in Canada, and why divorce is often such a meticulous, difficult process. Divorcing…
How to Create a Joint Custody Schedule
Joint custody can be a difficult endeavour, but when done right, a proper joint custody schedule can help your children flourish instead of suffer. Custody can be physical, legal, or…
Is Joint Custody Right for You?
Joint custody can be one of the best child custody decisions for your family. In fact, the American Psychological Association found that children are more likely to be better adjusted…
What is a Custody Modification?
It can be very difficult to obtain a custody modification in BC. A custody modification is a legal request to make specific changes to an existing custody agreement. Typically, a…
Do Most Couples Regret Divorce?
Do most couples regret divorce? It’s a common question among couples who have decided on separating. If you’re looking to divorce your spouse, odds are this question crossed your mind. …
Interim Orders and Temporary Custody
Child custody issues are some of the most common and most stressful problems that we see here at Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group on a regular basis. And while we love…