Gurtej 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 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 moreIsaac Hill – Am I in a Relationship? Am I Separated? What You Actually Have to Prove (and How Courts Decide). Published Mar 18, 2026. People often assume that being “in a relationship” or “separated” is obvious. In a courthouse, it rarely is. In family law, these questions matter because they affect property division, spousal and child support, pensions, and […]
Read moreGurtej Sandhu – Parentage and Guardianship. Published December 20, 2025. Parentage and Guardianship are often thought of as similar concepts, but they are legally different. Understanding how parentage and guardianship work in British Columbia can help parents make informed decisions about raising their children—especially during separation, new relationships, or changes in family structure. In this post, I explain the differences […]
Read moreMonica Gangar – You’ve been served! Published September 16, 2025. Has someone come to you and given you court documents and told you that “you’ve been served” or “you’ve been given notice”? No idea what this means? Well, continue reading! What is service? Service is the process by which one party gives court documents to another party to notify them […]
Read moreGurtej Sandhu – What are the Farden Factors? Published September 12, 2025. In British Columbia, child support usually ends when a child reaches 19 years of age. However, the child can still be dependent on their parents due to a number of reasons such as illness, disability, pursuit of post-secondary education or other significant reasons. In this post, we look […]
Read moreMonica Gangar – What’s a Financial Statement? Published July 22, 2025. A vast majority of family law matters have some sort of financial component to them – usually in the form of child support claims, spousal support claims, or property division. So how does a person show the court what their income is and what their financial need is? You […]
Read moreNoémie Gagnon-Bergeron – Is Mediation Right for Me? Published July 18, 2025. When families face the turmoil of a separation, many assume the only way forward is through the courts. But in British Columbia, mediation offers an effective and often more constructive alternative. At our firm, we frequently recommend mediation as a way to resolve disputes respectfully, efficiently, and privately. […]
Read moreGurtej Sandhu – Retroactive child support. Published May 8, 2025 What if you want to retroactively decrease your child support? John was financially at a good place in his life when he was ordered to pay child support to his ex-spouse by the court. And he was happy to pay it until his financial circumstances changed over which he had […]
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