In British Columbia, pets are generally considered property under family law. This means that when a couple separates or divorces, the court will treat the pet the same way as any other asset or property, […]
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A Family Justice Counsellor (FJC) in British Columbia is a professional who provides assistance and support to families going through separation or divorce. FJCs are typically employed by the Ministry of Attorney General, Family Justice […]
Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the right of individuals to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. This means Canadians have the right to be free from unreasonable searches […]
The British Columbia Hear the Child Society is a non-profit organisation that gives children the opportunity to share their views and have them considered when their best interests have been decided in the Family Justice […]
Every society in B.C. knows, or should at this point, that a new Societies Act has been passed that is wreaking havoc on their legal bills. Pre-existing societies have all had to undergo transitions to […]
Unlike child support, spousal support is not automatically payable following a separation. While child support normally becomes payable following a separation based on such things as the income of the parties, the parenting time or […]
If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, you have the right to appeal that conviction. However, the purpose of an appeal is not to retry your case. The Court of Appeal can only […]
Under the Divorce Act, a divorce can only be granted based on one of the following grounds: 1. you and your spouse have been separated for more than one year; 2. you or your spouse […]
If you are injured in a car accident that was not your fault, it is not mandatory to hire a lawyer and you can deal with ICBC directly. However, it may be advantageous to hire […]
What is a Legal Separation? In British Columbia there is no such thing as a “legal separation”: you can separate at any time. However, having a “separation agreement” is a legal way to settle assets […]