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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... Children, Cost, Family Law, Information, News
Children and youth who have been in Government Care in BC have financial options to help them further their education. The Foster Parent Support Services Society (“FPSS”) compiles this information in a new resource, A Guide to: Scholarships,... Article, Cost, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Feature, Information
Breakdowns of long-term marriages or common-law relationships, also known as “marriage-like” relationships, is on the rise. Spouses who have been married, or in a marriage-like relationship, for 20, 30, 40 years or more years, have built a financial and social life... Articles, BHM Happenings, Events, Family Law, News, People
Trudi Brown was asked to do several interviews in early January 2018 about high conflict cases after a tragic family law matter was in the news which devastated the family and broader community. The news items focused on how to best support children and... 