The prospect of returning to work after being out of the paid workforce can be daunting at the best of times. Making this leap on the heels of separation or divorce can seem downright overwhelming, if not paralyzing.
Inspired by a recent CBC interview with an Ontario family lawyer about the most common questions she hears from a couple who’ve decided to split, Crystal shares her own Big 5 (questions) with those of you living - and separating - in BC.
Knowledge is power. When it comes to separation and divorce, the more you know about the process and what to expect, the better equipped you’ll be to handle this significant life transition.
One challenge in divorce that is all too common but rarely discussed is infertility which, even if overcome, can lead to separation or divorce.
In Vancouver, making decisions about whether (or when) to sell your house can be overwhelming at the best of times. Contemplating those decisions in the context of a family law dispute can cause that overwhelm to tip into panic.
Connect Partner Leisha Murphy speaks to CBC about how skyrocketing house prices are impacting divorce cases in the Lower Mainland.
Connect Partner Leisha Murphy speaks to Global BC about how Metro Vancouver’s hot real estate market can affect divorce settlements.
Cohabitation is on the rise, but is it really an alternative to marriage? According to University of Lethbridge sociologist Reginald Bibby, cohabitation is predominantly a “premarital, intermarital and post-marital experience...
As a follow up to my blog post: The New Family Law Act in BC: What you need to know – Property Division for Married and Unmarried Spouses, this post discusses parenting arrangements, previously known as custody and access, under the new...
Our BC Court of Appeal discussed the difference between an application for review of a spousal support clause (in an agreement or court order) and variation of a spousal support clause under section 17 of theDivorce Act in the decision of Domirti...
I discuss the financial implications of divorce and separation with Heather Holden of Hayashi Holden Wealth Management. Quick, informative and personal (you get to see me talking instead of reading a post)...
Like so many issues that come before our courts, moral and philosophical considerations must be tackled. Unfortunately, the court, ensnared with procedures, legislation and rules, is often ill-equipped to handle the existential questions...
Frank and Jamie McCourt, the infamous former owners of the LA Dodgers, are back in court. Jamie alleges that Frank vastly understated the value of the Dodgers, which was sold earlier this year for approximately $2 billion, leaving her with an...
Never has there been a time in history when women were so prevalent in the workplace. This has caused a significant shift in gender roles, identity, and expectations. Or, so we think. I recently read a poignant and captivating article...
The new Family Law Act comes into force today (March 18, 2013). This means that all claims, except property division claims, that started under the old Family Relations Actwill continue under the new Family Law Act. If you start a fresh...
Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, have led to an unprecedented sharing of personal information on public platforms. In many instances our discretion has not caught up with our desire to share our activities, triumphs...
(Updated April 11, 2016) A while back, a colleague sent me this Huffington Post article, “10 Ways to Stay the Hell out of My Office”, by divorce lawyer Krista Barth. While the piece is a couple of years old now, its suggestions...
A recent family law blog post out of California on the topic of “bifurcation” (which allows a court to separate aspects of a family law case and grant a divorce before other issues are resolved) brought to mind the concept...
(Originally posted May 2014. Updated May 2016.) A key issue in the recent high profile divorce of Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev was the trusts Mr. Rybolovlev created to hold most of his fortune. When the legal dust settled, a Swiss court....
We wanted to share this interesting piece posted recently on The Guardian (read it here) about the divorce app amicable that "lets you break up without breaking the bank".
