Spousal support after remarriage may be affected if the spouse receiving support cohabits with or marries someone else. However, this isn’t always the case.
What You Need to Know About Legal Custody in BC
Legal custody is the right to make decisions about your child’s care and upbringing. Here are the basics of legal custody in BC.
Separation Agreement FAQs
A well-drafted legal separation agreement can settle all existing disputes at the end of a marriage, and provide you with clarity and certainty.
Can you Change an Existing Child Support Order or Agreement?
Under the Divorce Act, the Supreme Court of BC may change, suspend or terminate a child support order on application by either spouse if…
Retroactive Child Support Eligibility
Is the Child Eligible for a Retroactive Child Support Order and What is the date of Retroactive Child Support Award? Retroactive child support refers to child support for the period during which the payor parent should have been paying support but did not or paid less than what the recipient parent was entitled to pursuant[Read More]
Importance of Customized Shareholder Agreement for Startups
There are many reasons why not to use a shareholder agreement template. The benefits, risks, and objectives of the parties to the agreement will vary depending upon the situation.
Division of Property After Divorce
Divorces in BC are grounded in the basic rule that property is divided equally between spouses. But the division of property in divorce proceedings can be quite complex.
Incorporation vs. Sole Proprietorship?
Important implications flow from the way you set up your business. If you are in the process of starting your own business or already running a growing business as a sole proprietor, you may be considering business incorporation. But what is the difference between sole proprietorship and incorporation, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of these business structures?
What You Need to Know about Calculating Spousal Support
Canadian spousal support is a complex area of family law. Beyond the primary question of entitlement to spousal support, many factors are relevant when calculating the amount and duration of spousal support. Here are some of the basics of what you need to know about spousal support payments.
What is a Child Support Claim and How Does it Work?
Child support is the amount of money to be paid for the support of the child or children. In general, if one guardian or parent has sole guardianship/custody of a child, the other parent or guardian will be obligated to pay full child support.