Family Law Blog

What Are Section 7 Child Support Expenses?

What Are Section 7 Child Support Expenses?

Section 7 child support expenses include extracurricular activities, like hockey, or health expenses, like orthotics. Many parents are not sure of what section 7 child support expenses are, and who should pay for them. This confusion can create conflict between separated parents: one thinks the other doesn’t care about his/her children to pay for various expenses; the other thinks he/she is paying too much. Read on to learn all about section 7 expenses — what qualifies and how they are split between parents.

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What if I Cannot Afford a Family Lawyer?

What if I Cannot Afford a Family Lawyer?

What do you do if you cannot afford a family lawyer? Navigating the legal system can be intimidating and expensive. Many people feel that they cannot afford to retain a lawyer. As a result, these people may decide not to pursue their legal matter, or choose to represent themselves. However, this is not your only option — there are systems in place to support you.

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How Do I Reduce My Child Support Payments?

How Do I Reduce My Child Support Payments?

Are you struggling to pay your child support due to COVID-19 or a decrease in income? Changing a child support order in BC can be a complicated process, however, our team of Family Lawyers can simplify this. 

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I’ve Been Served with a Notice of Family Claim. What Happens Next?

I’ve Been Served with a Notice of Family Claim. What Happens Next?

If you’ve been served with a Notice of Family Claim it pays to have a family law expert on your side. While this experience may seem serious and stressful at first, knowledge of how the process will unfold will help to put your mind at ease. In this week’s blog, we’ll take a look at what typically happens when a Notice of Family Claim is served.

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