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Should divorced couples do Christmas together?

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…
a couple arguing in mediation about their cohabitation agreement

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…
mother embracing daughter as she gets off school bus - joint custody school decisions

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…
judge deciding in an adoption hearing

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.…

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…

How to Adopt a Family Member in BC

Many of our family law clients have come to us looking to adopt a member of their family. Be it your stepchild, niece or nephew, or a younger sibling, it…
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