BHM Happenings, Events, Family Law, Information, News, People
On February 23, 2017 two members of our BHM team, Trudi Brown and Shauna Tucker, were invited to be guest speakers and shared their knowledge at the monthly Victoria Legal Support Staff Association (VLSA) meeting. As Family Day has recently passed, the VLSA members...
Articles, Children, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Feature, Information
Parents in British Columbia are responsible for the way they speak about their co-parents. Emotions can feel overwhelming leading up to and following separation and divorce. The British Columbia Court of Appeal has ruled, however, that high emotion is not an excuse...
Article, Children, Family Law, Feature, Fertility, Information
The new Federal Budget includes some much-needed tax relief for those using assisted reproductive technologies to conceive a child. Getting medical help to conceive a child can cost thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars. These costs are not covered by most...
BHM Happenings, Family Law, Information, News, People
On November 21, 2016, one of our lawyers, Samantha de Wit, spoke at the Welcoming Ceremony for Judge Jennifer Barrett at the Courthouse in Victoria, BC on behalf of the Victoria Bar Association. Judge Barrett, previously a family and child protection lawyer in...
BHM Happenings, Children, Events, Family Law, News
We celebrate the launch of a new Child and Youth Legal Centre, a significant step to improve children’s access to justice in BC. The Legal Centre will provide direct legal services to children and youth. The new Legal Centre is led by the Society for...
BHM Happenings, Events, Family Law, Information, News, People
From October 21st to 23rd, 2016 the BHM team enjoyed the opportunity to connect with female trial lawyers from around the province at the Trial Lawyer’s Association of BC’s annual Women Lawyers Retreat. In addition to networking opportunities (and some...
