Isaac Hill- Navigating CFCSA in B.C., Published June 7, 2024 Navigating the Child and Family Community Service Act (“CFCSA”) in British Columbia can be a complex and emotional journey for families. CFCSA is legislation designed to protect children who may be at risk of harm or neglect, and it outlines the process for intervention by child welfare authorities. Understanding this […]
Read moreMaggie House- Court makes first “Companion Animals” decision in B.C.– a B.C. Supreme Court Case Review: Sahar Bayat v Omid Mavedati, 2024 BCSC 619Published May 7, 2024 Summary The B.C.Supreme Court has released its first written decision on the new Companion Animals amendments to the Family Law Act (“FLA”) that came into force in January 2024. The decision does not […]
Read moreMaggie 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 […]
Read moreNoémie Gagnon-Bergeron- Published September 27, 2023 BRITISH COLUMBIA’S LAW ON CHILD RELOCATION I want to relocate with my child, but the other guardian isn’t letting me. What do I do? Do I need their consent to move? What are the chances the court will let me move with my child despite their reluctance? I think the other guardian of my […]
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 […]
Read moreNoémie Gagnon-Bergeron- Published May 21, 2023 You are engaged, congratulations! Love is in the air and you couldn’t be more excited to begin your lives together as spouses. Or, maybe you’re not engaged quite yet, but you and your partner have been living together for two or more years. Now you might be thinking, do we really need a prenup? […]
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