Isaac Hill – What Happens to a Business When a Marriage Ends? Lessons from Tyrell v. Tyrell. Published September 30, 2026. When a marriage ends, dividing the family’s assets can become significantly more complicated when one spouse owns or operates a business. Determining whether the business constitutes family property, establishing its value, addressing the tax consequences of that valuation, and […]
Read moreAdit Valera – Landlord Basics. Published September 10, 2026. Somewhere out there is a landlord who did everything right. Fixed the leaky tap the same day; never raised the rent above the cap; sent birthday cards. The part that no one tells you about being a landlord is that you can be completely, obviously, morally in the right and still […]
Read morePortside Law Lawyers Complete Mediation Training. Published July 27, 2026. We are happy to announce that Morgan Chawla, Maggie House and Noémie Gagnon-Bergeron have recently completed their mediation training. Congratulations! Morgan Chawla Morgan Chawla (she/her) is a family lawyer and accredited mediator who brings a practical, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to resolving family disputes. A proud Métis woman, she supports […]
Read moreGurtej Sandhu. Understanding BCFMA/FMEP Enforcement Process: What can a Payor do? Published Aug 14, 2026. When a person is obligated under an agreement or a court order to pay child support or spousal support (Payor), they must comply with the agreement or the court order unless there are compelling reasons or circumstances. If for any reason, the support payments are […]
Read moreIsaac Hill – Do I Need a Family Lawyer? How to Know When It’s Time to Get Legal Advice. Published July 10, 2026. One of the most common questions separating spouses ask is: “Do I really need a lawyer?” The answer depends on the circumstances. Some couples are able to resolve issues cooperatively with minimal legal involvement. Others face complex […]
Read moreMaggie House – Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16: Supreme Court of Canada recognized a new Tort of Intimate Partner Violence. What it is, how we got here, and what this means for survivors of family violence. Published June 18, 2026. A big change in family law in Canada recently: the Supreme Court of Canada – the country’s highest court […]
Read moreGurtej Sandhu – Canada Child Benefit – Before and After Separation, Published June 11, 2026. One of the important financial issues after the spouses separate is determining how they will share the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and who can apply. The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to support eligible families with the cost […]
Read moreNoémie Gagnon-Bergeron – Comprendre le processus du Tribunal d’examen en santé mentale en Colombie-Britannique . Publié le 10 juin 2026. Être détenu en vertu du Mental Health Act de la Colombie-Britannique peut être une expérience déroutante, stressante et profondément bouleversante, tant pour les patients que pour leurs proches. L’une des principales protections prévues par cette loi est le Tribunal d’examen en […]
Read moreNoémie Gagnon-Bergeron – La différence entre les conseils juridiques et les conseils de vie, Publié le 10 juin 2026. Introduction Il est très rare qu’un client entre dans un cabinet de droit de la famille avec le sourire. Les gens souvent viennent nous consulter à l’un des moments les plus difficiles de leur vie — confrontés à l’incertitude, aux conflits […]
Read moreMorgan Chawla – A Different Way Forward: My Role with Collaborative Professionals of Canada, Published May 28, 2026 When people think about separation or divorce, they often imagine a courtroom battle—stressful, expensive, and emotionally draining. But for many families in British Columbia, there is a better path forward: collaborative law. As a board member of Collaborative Professionals of Canada, I’ve […]
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