By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
Yes! But why would you want to?
In a recent British Columbia court decision, one of the issues was whether the husband and the wife had entered into an
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Politics and the Connection to Family Law
By Marie Keeler
Thomas Dart, Partner.
Around the world, in so many countries, we are witnessing the conflict which is created by the political party system. We pride ourselves on our democracy. Yet, many of us feel it is not working. No…
When Sports Fans Divorce: Who Gets the World Series Tickets?
By Marie Keeler
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908 and have not appeared in a World Series since 1945 (when they lost to the Detroit Tigers)
But…
‘But we’re a common law couple, that’s the same as being married right?’
By Marie Keeler
David Harris-Lowe, partner, Family Law
Wrong. When it comes to property division upon a separation or death, and in other areas of the law, there is a significant difference between a married and common law couple. Married spouses have…
Separating? There Really is a Better Way
By Marie Keeler
Thomas Dart, Partner, Family Law
We have all experienced the breakdown of a relationship whether it is our own or whether it is the relationship of people we know and love. The traditional way of handling the breakdown is…
Can You Have Two Spouses At the Same Time?
By Marie Keeler
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
Yes! But why would you want to?
While not exactly bigamy, it is possible to have more than one spouse at the same time. If you are separated from…
Family Law Act property rights: Not for every couple
By Marie Keeler
Barrie Hayes, Partner, Family Law
The Family Law Act provides a statutory framework for the equalization of family property upon separation. The framework essentially exits out from the equalization the value of property the spouses owned on the date…
Taxes and Financial Statements
By Marie Keeler
Catherine Hyde, Paralegal
It’s tax time and hopefully you have filed your tax return. You obtained copies of your T4s, T5s, receipts for medical or children’s expenses, business or rental income information. You provided these to your accountant or perhaps…
Custody battles – To Hell and Back
By Marie Keeler
David Harris-Lowe, Partner, Family Law
36 days in trial after two years in the court system. $500,000.00 in legal fees, with one party owing the other almost $200,000.00 as part of those legal costs. This was only part of…
Mixing Personal and Professional Life
By Marie Keeler
Hilary Goodman, Associate, Family Law.
Professionals, including lawyers, usually choose their profession with a goal in mind. Some want to serve others, some want to make lots of money, some just love the profession and want to join it.…