Free Family Law Legal Clinic
Family law lawyer Carlos Garcia, LL.B./JD, LL.M. of Heritage Law is offering a one day free legal clinic to North Shore residents to provide information you need to know to help you get through a...
View ArticleThe Inclusion of Exclusions: what you need to know
Recent case law arising from the interpretation of the Family Law Act (the “FLA”) in British Columbia reveals two distinct positions on whether deemed excluded property from the commencement of a...
View ArticleContemplating Divorce
Safety First If you are subject to family violence, whether physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or financial – it is never okay. If you are in immediate danger, call the police right away – 911....
View ArticleDivorce in Your Future? Checklist for Pre, During and Post-Divorce
Pre-Divorce/Preventative To Do’s Preliminary If you are in a situation where abuse or violence is present, even if it is not physical abuse, call VictimLink at 1-800-563-0808 to speak with an advocate...
View ArticleCan Moving Out Of The Country Get You Off The Hook From Paying Child Support?
Mayall v. Kebarle – 2018 BCSC 170 Can moving out of the country get you off the hook from paying child support? A recent BC decision says no. While moving to Belize may let you escape the cold weather,...
View ArticleThe Changes to the Federal Divorce Act (Canada)
The recent changes to the Divorce Act (Canada) were implemented under Bill C-78, which received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019 and came into force on March 1, 2021. There are a number of changes that...
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