Category: Family Law

For many spouses, in addition to the emotional turmoil that results from a martial breakdown, dealing with matters of family property and debt often adds another measure of tension to

On November 23 the Court of Appeal released the family law decision N.R.G. v. G.R.G. 2017 BCCA 407. This is a very important case.

Part Two of this article considers common law grounds that may invalidate a separation agreement on the basis of it being significantly unfair.

Section 93 of the Family Law Act (the “FLA”) sets out the legal basis under which a court may set aside a written (and properly witnessed) agreement respecting property division.

The breakdown of a relationship inevitably triggers a number of issues, both personal and financial, that may require immediate and careful management.

In early February, the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal of a B.C. lower court decision dealing with retroactive child support.