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 – 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 moreMorgan Chawla- Financial gifts from family members: is it shared after separation? Published October 23, 2025. Property values in B.C. are some of the highest in the world. Many people rely on the financial assistants of parents or other family members to help them with a down payment. The intention is always to help a family own a home and […]
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 moreMaggie House- Published November 15, 2023 How pets are treated in family law proceedings is an issue dear to my heart. My animals are my family. I love, love, love dogs, cats, bunnies, and all of the furry critters that will let me pet them (and even the ones who don’t). I understand how pets – as cherished and loved […]
Read moreMaggie House -Published Aug 16, 2023 Many family litigants find themselves in an impossible position: you don’t qualify or have been denied for legal aid, and you cannot afford to retain a lawyer. How can you possibly navigate your way through the court system without the money to hire legal representation? One option is to obtain an order for what […]
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