COVID-19 Brings Changes to Wills Process in British Columbia
7月 22, 2020
The BC Government is proposing changes to how the wills process will work in our province. Here's a breakdown of the notable changes.
Family Law Blog
What To Do If An Ex Is Not Paying Child Support?
7月 10, 2020
Parents of dependent children have the responsibility to provide financial support for their children. So what do you do if your ex is not paying their child support? The Family Maintenance Enforcement Program, also called FMEP, can help to enforce a court order for you. FMEP is a free program, and probably the simplest way to collect on a child support order from a reluctant payor. This blog post will help clarify what steps to take.
How Does Retirement Influence Spousal Support?
7月 06, 2020
When it comes to spousal support payments, one might assume that the obligation to pay support will stop or be reduced with retirement. However, if you have had a lengthy marriage and pay spousal support, this will not automatically change with retirement. A spousal support lawyer can help you to understand the case law surrounding spousal support and how it pertains to retirement. Let’s take a look at some of the cases highlighting the principles.
Does a Subsequent Marriage Lead to Changes to Spousal Support?
6月 25, 2020
After a separation or divorce, spousal support arrangements are made to ensure financial fairness between ex-partners. But over time, life circumstances evolve, and changes to spousal support might be necessary. This week, we discuss one scenario which can lead to changes to spousal support: second (or subsequent) marriages or serious relationships.