Child protection orders for First Nations children have historically been problematic in that children were often apprehended from their communities and placed in the care of an agency or a family with no connection to the child’s home or culture. In an effort to rectify this, the province has made strides to change things. Now,… Continue reading Appeal Court Addresses Improper Guardianship Order
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Man Living Double Life Ordered to Pay Support to Partner
Spousal support is often awarded after a separation when one person would be financially disadvantaged after the breakdown of the relationship. For example, if one spouse earns a higher income, or one partner didn’t work and was financially dependent on the other, a court is likely to award support. Disputes around spousal support are often… Continue reading Man Living Double Life Ordered to Pay Support to Partner
The Gates Divorce: Billions at Stake & No Prenuptial Agreement
When news broke this week that Bill and Melinda Gates would be divorcing, most of the focus immediately shifted to the money. As the fourth-richest person in the world, Bill Gates is said to be worth over $130 billion. Given that, and considering the pair married well after his success as the co-founder of Microsoft,… Continue reading The Gates Divorce: Billions at Stake & No Prenuptial Agreement
Citing Gap in Family Law Act, Court Makes Unique Parentage Order
What makes a family? Once upon a time, most people only considered the traditional nuclear family of a mother, father, and their children. Over time, however, society has begun to recognize that families come in various forms, including same-sex couples, single parents, and blended families. Most of us are familiar with the concept of a… Continue reading Citing Gap in Family Law Act, Court Makes Unique Parentage Order
B.C. Man Jailed After Refusing to Take Down Website Targeting Former Spouse
A British Columbia man has been sentenced to 14 months in jail after ignoring a court order to take down a website aimed at harassing his former wife as well as her friends and family. The site contains falsehoods intended to attack her character, as well as intimate images (otherwise known as “revenge porn“). This… Continue reading B.C. Man Jailed After Refusing to Take Down Website Targeting Former Spouse
What Happens if Divorced Parents Disagree About Vaccinating Children Against COVID?
With Canada deep in the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and numbers largely worse than they’ve ever been, many are pinning hopes on an increase in vaccinations to enable us to get back to some sense of normalcy. However, vaccinations have long been a source of controversy for some, with some people feeling that… Continue reading What Happens if Divorced Parents Disagree About Vaccinating Children Against COVID?