Category: Family Law

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.

I recently heard the litigation process in parenting disputes described by a mediator as “the dark side.” I generally agree.