Married owners of small businesses in British Columbia may want to divorce-proof their businesses. If one spouse acquired business assets during the marriage, the court might designate them as marital property and order that they be divided between the two … Continue reading
Although it is said that the percentage of marriages that break down are decreasing, indications are that grey divorces — those of couples older than 50 — are on the increase. For that reason, older couples in British Columbia may … Continue reading
Domestic violence is a nationwide problem — including here in British Columbia. Sadly, many cases go unreported for various reasons, and many victims never seek orders of protection. A professor at a university in another province recently said that children … Continue reading
When there are contentious issues on which divorcing British Columbia couples cannot come to agreements, alternative dispute resolution is pursued by many. The two available options are divorce mediation and collaborative law — each with its own legal intricacies. Both … Continue reading