The subject of “costs” in court cases is often an enigma to clients. What are costs? When will you have to pay the opposing party’s costs?, and other similar questions.
Costs are awarded to the substantially successful party in civil
The subject of “costs” in court cases is often an enigma to clients. What are costs? When will you have to pay the opposing party’s costs?, and other similar questions.
Costs are awarded to the substantially successful party in civil…
In SSG v. SKG 2022 ABCA 379 Canlii, after a 26-day trial involving a high-conflict couple, the court made orders for a detailed parenting plan for two children, ages 9 and 10-years old, retroactive and ongoing child support payable by…
In He v. Guo 2022 BCCA 355 the court considered whether a false immigration complaint levelled by Mr. He against his wife of 3 ½ years was a proper consideration for a 100% reapportionment of property owned by Ms. Guo…
In a family law case that was described as a clear example of the need for judicial economy and consistency, which invoked the integrity of the administration of justice, the court acceded to the claimant wife’s application to declare findings of…
In Cottrell v. Cottrell 2022 the BC Supreme Court addressed the subject of discretionary trusts and how and when they are divisible as family property between separated spouses. The Cottrell’s began their marital relationship in 1994 and separated in 2017.…
A six-year old indigenous girl was the focus of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in ML v. Dilico Anishinabek Child and Family Care 2022 ONCA 240 where the court considered whether the child’s caregivers since she was 8-days old…
It is sad, but true, that despite the best intentions of lawyers, judges and parenting experts, family law cases can go off the rails and careen into unexpected and destructive outcomes. J.M.v. E.M. 2022 ABCA 49 is such a case.…
The leading case on parental alienation remains the case of Williamson v. Williamson 2016 BCCA 87 and has been referred to in over 100 cases by courts in BC, Ontario, Alberta, and Yukon.
The appeal case arose from a chambers decision…
What can I say about Mr. Justice Pazaratz that has not already been said by others? There is no doubt that he “can be counted on to tell it like it is”; is “thoughtful and child-focused”; and is “known for his…
Family law arbitration continues to find acceptance in British Columbia, although its welcome has been a slow, albeit steady trajectory. One of the benefits of arbitration is its private nature, and lawyers and arbitrators only hear of this alternative dispute…