Separation & Divorce – Family Lawyers Victoria https://familylawyersvictoria.com News about Family Lawyers Victoria, BC Fri, 27 Jan 2023 01:27:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 All About Mediation Infographic poster https://familylawyersvictoria.com/all-about-mediation-infographic-poster/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:00:05 +0000 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/?p=179 A MyLawBC infographic poster that explains what mediation is.

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]]> Parents’ Rights, Kids’ Rights https://familylawyersvictoria.com/parents-rights-kids-rights/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:00:19 +0000 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/?p=225 Parents’ Rights, Kids’ Rights is a parent’s guide to child protection law in BC. The booklet explains what happens if the Director of Child Protection has concerns about a child’s safety or plans to remove a child from the family home.

The booklet includes information on the process:

  • collaborative (shared) planning and decision-making options to stay out of court
  • what can be decided in court at the presentation and protection hearings
  • a flow chart with an overview of the child protection process
  • community services and legal help
  • definitions of terms used in the booklet

Download the booklet: Parents’ Rights, Kids’ Rights

This is general information only and is not legal advice. For legal advice, consult family lawyers in Victoria.

]]> Summary: Husband’s Deceit Leads to Unequal Division of Property https://familylawyersvictoria.com/summary-husbands-deceit-leads-to-unequal-division-of-property/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:00:57 +0000 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/?p=209 The two parties married in India in 1977 and separated 37 years later. When they separated, the couple had property in British Columbia, Arizona, India, and Palm Springs. Their family property was valued at about $6 million and was to be divided evenly between the two spouses. A trial and appeal to the reapportion of assets to Ms. Singh took place due to Mr. Singh’s deceitful evidence. He had conducted in a way to avoid paying his wife’s legal fees during litigation.

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]]> Family Law Resource: FamiliesChange.ca https://familylawyersvictoria.com/family-law-resource-familieschange-ca/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:00:03 +0000 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/?p=113 FamiliesChange.ca is an online resource for Parents, Teens, and Kids who are going through family separation. The site has animations, texts, videos, activities, worksheets, tips and an online game to help your family and youth better cope with separation or divorce.

Visit the site FamiliesChange.ca to learn more.

This is general information only and is not legal advice. For legal advice, consult family lawyers in Victoria.

]]> Summary: Blaneys Appeals July 20 to 24, 2020 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/summary-blaneys-appeals-july-20-to-24-2020/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:00:10 +0000 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/?p=161 The parties entered into a prenuptial agreement (the “marriage contract”) immediately before their marriage. The contract waived any entitlement to spousal support and provided that the parties would be separate as to property. After seven years of marriage, the parties separated. Eventually, the husband brought family law proceedings claiming equalization of net family property and spousal support. The wife defended by relying on the marriage contract as a complete answer. He replied by asking the court to set aside or rescind the marriage contract on the basis that he had signed it without financial disclosure, without legal advice, under duress, and under a clear power imbalance. Although the husband commenced the proceeding within the six-year limitation period for equalization claims under the Family Law Act, s. 7(3)(b), more than two years had elapsed since the parties separated. The wife’s position was that the request to rescind the marriage contract was out of time.

Read the full summary: Blaneys Appeals July 20 to 24, 2020

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]]> Family Law Resource: Dial-A-Law https://familylawyersvictoria.com/family-law-resource-dial-a-law/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:00:54 +0000 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/?p=111 Dial-A-Law provides legal information prepared by lawyers, including family law in British Columbia. The service is free and is offered in English, Chinese and Punjabi. You can to listen to the information (1-800-565-5297) or read the text online.

Operated by the Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch (CBABC), Dial-A-Law shares over 20 topics in Family law. You can build a good foundation on the rights and responsibilities of spouses and parents. This is a great place to start if you or your family is going through a separation or divorce.

Visit Online Help Guide: Families Change to learn more.

This is general information only and is not legal advice. For legal advice, consult family lawyers in Victoria.

]]> Summary: An interest in a trust may be considered a family asset https://familylawyersvictoria.com/summary-an-interest-in-a-trust-may-be-considered-a-family-asset/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:09:48 +0000 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/?p=145 The Appellant, John Saunders, and the Respondent, Jacqueline Purtzki, separated in early 2011 after 11 years of marriage. He is a lawyer while she is a specialist physician. The parties share custody of two children, aged 11 and 16. In October 2012, the Respondent filed a notice of family claim under the Family Relations Act (FRA).

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]]> Now You’re Talking: Illustrated conversations about family law issues https://familylawyersvictoria.com/now-youre-talking-illustrated-conversations-about-family-law-issues/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:00:41 +0000 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/?p=290 In these picture stories, you’ll find engaging conversations about common legal problems when families come apart. It features likeable characters sharing concerns and information. It leads readers to online (and other) resources.

Download the publication: Now You’re Talking [PDF]

This is general information only and is not legal advice. For legal advice, consult family lawyers in Victoria.

]]> Separation agreements: Your rights and options https://familylawyersvictoria.com/separation-agreements-your-rights-and-options/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:00:13 +0000 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/?p=287 When spouses separate, what is fair division of family property or debt? What can you do if you believe your agreement might be unfair? This handbook gives you information on your rights and options.

It includes:

  • how to prepare a financial statement for court
  • how to manage your case and work with a lawyer
  • where to get legal help

Download the handbook: Separation Agreements [PDF]

This is general information only and is not legal advice. For legal advice, consult family lawyers in Victoria.

]]> Coping with Separation during COVID-19 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/coping-with-separation-during-covid-19/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:00:09 +0000 https://familylawyersvictoria.com/?p=284 Dealing with the emotional aspects of separating is hard. This handbook can help spouses cope during COVID-19.

It includes:

  • a checklist for you to recognize symptoms of stress
  • advice on how to handle the uncertainty of the pandemic effects
  • tips on how to reduce anxiety about the legal process during COVID-19
  • suggestions on how to reduce conflict and communicate with your spouse to solve parenting issues
  • advice on how to give your children support during COVID-19

Download the handbook: Coping with Separation during COVID-19 [PDF]

This is general information only and is not legal advice. For legal advice, consult family lawyers in Victoria.

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