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 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 – 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 […]
Read moreNoémie Gagnon-Bergeron – The Difference Between Legal Advice and Life Advice, Published April 27, 2026 Introduction It is very rare to have a client walk into a family law office with a smile on their face. More often than not, people come to us at one of the most difficult moments in their lives – facing uncertainty, conflict, and decisions […]
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 moreIsaac Hill – Understanding Parental Alienation vs. Estrangement: Lessons from C.C. v. C.H.C., 2025 BCPC 9. Published November 3, 2025. Family law cases involving high-conflict separations often leave parents confused about why their children may refuse contact. The case of C.C. v. C.H.C. provides important insights into parental alienation versus realistic estrangement, and how courts navigate these difficult situations. Background […]
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