Covid-19, Family Law, News
Listen to CBC radio On the Island interview with Brown Henderson Melbye’s Trudi Brown Q.C. about the latest on how bc courts are operating. It can be challenging in “normal” times, but now the justice system is rapidly adapting to a new normal and...
BHM Happenings, Children, Family Law
The Continuing Legal Education Society of BC shone a (CLEBC) spotlight on Brown Henderson Melbye family law lawyer Suzanne Williams. Suzanne has been a long time contributor to legal education at CLEBC. She was chair of the third Access to Justice for Children...
BHM Happenings, Family Law, Feature, Information
Covid-19 has caused many people to think about estate planning, and we can help you get your affairs in order. What if something happens to you? What do you need? Maybe this has caused you some sleepless nights recently. Essential Estate Planning Documents Maybe...
Article, Children, Family Law, News
On January 1, 2020 a new law in Canada focused on Indigenous Children and Families, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the “Act”) came into force . The Act’s preamble proclaims the government’s intention to implement the...
Article, Children, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Feature, News
Many families are struggling with co-parenting and Covid-19 challenges. Even families who have never been to court before are seeking the Court’s help in this unprecedented time. Essential workers in particular, are being dragged into court to defend their right...
Article, Cost, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Information, News
If you have a family case in the Supreme Court of British Columbia you will encounter the Judicial Case Conference (“JCC”) early in your court process. A JCC is a private, informal, without prejudice meeting between you, the other party, your respective...
