When couples in British Columbia decide to separate, many wonder if the law treats common law couples differently from married couples. The answer is both yes and no. The law distinguishes between a common law partner and a married couple, and each status comes with its own legal implications. In BC, common law relationships and marriage share many similarities under family law, especially regarding rights and responsibilities related to child support, spousal support, and pr

At its core, mediation is simply a supported way to resolve the issues you already need to resolve. You can do that together or you can do it against each other. Only in rare situations would I tell someone that mediation is not appropriate becuase in almost every case, we can shape mediation to fit the situation and help you move forward in a way that feels manageable and constructive.

Parents often expect the conversation to be tense or complicated, but once you understand how the Federal Child Support Guidelines work, the mediation process becomes much clearer and far less intimidating.

What is the Difference between in Separation Agremeent and a Divorce in BC

Learn why family mediation is a better alternative to court. Inspired by Stu Weintraub’s “The True Costs of Divorce” TED Talk.

It’s fair to say that a breakdown of trust exists in almost every separation to some extent. For many parents, the idea of separating comes with the fantasy that it will bring a clean break, that once you are no longer partners, you will no longer have to deal with one another. But if you have children, it’s not that simple. Even after separation, co-parents need to communicate regularly, share updates about their children, and make decisions together until their kids reach a

Separation and Divorce can have huge impacts on your children, but it's up to you whether it impacts your kids positively or negatively.