Family law in British Columbia: The purpose of interim orders

On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in Family Law on September 26, 2019.

Interim orders are sometimes necessary when it comes to children of divorce. When a family law case is happening in British Columbia, an interim order may be needed to help with urgent or important issues surrounding children. These types of orders can stop a parent from taking a child out of the area or for financial help with children.

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Can dogs be a tool in the mediation process?

On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in Divorce Mediation on September 17, 2019.

There are a number of emotional areas of the law. Mediation can be one of those processes that can be emotionally taxing, and there may be help for British Columbia residents having a tough time going through the family mediation process: having an even-tempered, tail-wagging friend in the room. Apparently, a dog can be a man, woman and child's best friend when it comes to emotional legal pr...

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Strife during divorce may affect children adversely

On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in Divorce on September 12, 2019.

No one may be as affected by a marital split than a child. Divorce is usually a difficult process for a British Columbia couple to go through, but it may be even more so for their children. In fact, the fallout of divorce may create behaviours in a child that usually wouldn't be typical of him or her. It may be harder for a child to concentrate on tasks, may cause a child to fidget more or c...

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Family law: Sharing major lottery winnings with a former spouse

On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in Family Law on September 5, 2019.

Hitting the lottery jackpot would make most people jump up and down for joy. But the delight might be short-lived for divorced British Columbia residents who get a windfall if they have to share the winnings with a former spouse. These are the types of issues that fall under the provincial family law umbrella, but they're not always so cut and dried.

Much might hinge on where in the di...

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