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Pets and Divorce in British Columbia – Updated 2024

Pets and Divorce in British Columbia – Updated 2024

Jan 04, 2024
In March 2023, Bill No. 17 was put forward to amend the Family Law Act. This Act governs the division of personal property between common law and married spouses in BC following a relationship breakdown. Pets are referred to in the Amendment Act as “companion animals”, which are animals kept primarily for companionship. 

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Child Support Arrangements in Canada: How it Works

Child Support Arrangements in Canada: How it Works

Dec 07, 2023

Child support ensures children receive care financially in the event of a separation or divorce. Parents are legally obligated to care for their children financially, regardless of if one parent is not involved in the child’s life. In this blog, we cover the basics of child support in Canada so parents can be informed throughout the process of making child support payments.

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