Parenting Time Archives

Understanding Parental Alienation vs. Estrangement: Lessons from C.C. v. C.H.C., 2025 BCPC 9

Isaac 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 […]

November 13, 2025January 8, 2026Divorce, Parenting Time

Is Mediation Right for Me?

Noémie 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. […]

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Child Support, Divorce, Parenting Time, Property

Responsabilité parentale: Qui a le dernier mot?

Noémie Gagnon-Bergeron- Responsabilité parentale: Qui a le dernier mot? Published February 21, 2025 Les défis de la coparentalité : Qui décide quand les parents ne sont pas d’accord? Jean et Joanne ont mis fin à leur relation en 2022, mais ils restent dans la vie l’un de l’autre parce qu’ils ont toujours la chance d’élever leur enfant ensemble. La coparentalité après […]

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025Parenting Time

Co-Parenting Challenges & Parental Responsibilities : Who Decides When Parents Can’t Agree?

Noémie Gagnon-Bergeron- Co-Parenting Challenges & Parental Responsibilities: Who Decides When Parents Can’t Agree? Published Dec 26, 2024 Joe and Jane decided to go their separate ways in 2022, but they are still in each other’s lives because they have the privilege of raising their child together. Co-parenting after separation is hard, but they’ve made it work so far. Last week, […]

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024Divorce, Parenting Time

The Role and Benefits of Parenting Coordinators

Isaac Hill- Navigating Family Law Matters: The Role and Benefits of Parenting Coordinators, Published August 23, 2024 Navigating Family Law Matters: The Role and Benefits of Parenting Coordinators Family law disputes can be among the most challenging and emotionally charged legal matters. When parents face disagreements related to their children and parenting arrangements, the impact on their children can be […]

August 23, 2024September 5, 2024Divorce, Parenting Time

Myths and Stereotypes About Family Violence

Maggie House- Myths and Stereotypes About Family Violence -a B.C. Court of Appeal Case Review: K.M.N. v S.Z.M., 2024 BCCA 70, Published April 25, 2024 The B.C. Court of Appeal recently made a decision criticizing the way a lower court dealt with intimate partner violence. The case, K.M.N. v S.Z.M., 2024 BCCA 70, concerned the parents respective time with their 5-year-old […]

April 25, 2024September 19, 2024Parenting Time, Protection

Section 211 report vs. Hear the Child

Isaac Hill- Section 211 Report vs. Hear the Child, Published February 22, 2024 Section 37 in the Family Law Act of British Columbia indicates that the only consideration that courts need to make when making parenting arrangements for a child is a consideration of what is in the child’s best interest. Part of the “best interest” analysis is to look […]

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024Parenting Time

Varying Final Parenting Time Orders Made Under The Family Law Act

Maggie House- Varying Parenting Time Orders, Published January 17, 2024 You might not like what a judge has to say. So can you get it changed? Like most questions in law, the answer is: “it depends”. Whether, how, and by what standard a court will vary an order will depend on whether the order is final or interim, whether it […]

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024Parenting Time

Parenting Time for Christmas

Isaac Hill- Parenting Time, Published December 14, 2023 Christmas is right around the corner and many parents are furiously making plans for their families over the holidays. Buying gifts, organizing dinner plans, and inviting your friends and family are going to be top of the to-do list. Problems arise however when the spouses are separated and young children are involved. […]

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023Divorce, Marriage or Common-Law, Parenting Time