We are happy to announce that Sumit Ahuja, Partner, at our office has been accredited as a Family Law Arbitrator. What is an Arbitrator? The BC Government website states as follows: Arbitrators play a private judge-like role. A family law arbitrator will make binding decisions to resolve family law issues out of court. Arbitration is [...]
What is intimate partner violence? This refers to harm caused by an intimate partner. An intimate partner is someone you have an emotional, physical or sexual relationship. It is quite wide ranging. Violence can take many forms: physical, emotional, psychological, financial or other. In my job as a family law lawyer, far too often, we [...]
I do not blog often as my experiences in life have taught me to keep certain opinions to myself. Saying that, I feel compelled to write this blog in defense of the South Asian culture that I belong to. Recently, I have seen advertisements in magazines related to Estate Law suggesting that South Asian women [...]
Excluded property is an important concept in British Columbia's family law that can impact the division of assets in a separation or divorce. It refers to property that is not included in the family property pool, which is subject to division between spouses or partners. Excluded property typically includes assets that were acquired before [...]
In British Columbia, the family law system is designed to help parties resolve disputes related to issues such as child support, spousal support, and property division. The process can be complex and require a significant amount of information and documentation, including a Form F8 Financial Statement. This legal document serves as an essential tool in [...]
A builder lien can be filed by anyone who has provided work or materials to a construction project but has not been paid for their services. This can include general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers of materials, architects, engineers, and consultants. To be eligible to file a builder lien, the claimant must have provided the work or [...]
If you've received a court order in British Columbia that you believe is unfair or incorrect, you have the right to appeal the decision. Appealing an order can be a complex and time-consuming process, but with the right knowledge and guidance, it is possible to navigate the system and achieve a favorable outcome. Here are [...]
Spousal support is a financial payment that one spouse may be obligated to pay to the other spouse after a separation or divorce. It is designed to address the financial imbalance that can occur as a result of marriage or a long-term relationship. In British Columbia, spousal support is governed by the Federal Divorce Act [...]
Varying a Final Order In family law, a final order is a court decision that resolves the issues in a family law case. Final orders can deal with matters such as child custody and access, child support, spousal support, and property division. However, circumstances can change after a final order has been made, and it [...]
Interim distribution is an important part of the family law system in British Columbia, Canada. It allows separating couples to divide their property and assets while their divorce or separation case is still ongoing. In this blog, we will discuss the basics of interim distribution pursuant to the Family Law Act in BC. The Family [...]
