Family law: Salmonella from exotic pets could affect children

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

Studies have shown that it's important for children to have pets. British Columbia family law stipulates that the best interests of children always be at the forefront of any decisions made concerning them, but when unconventional pets can cause children to become sick, is that really keeping in line with that rule? The country's public health agency is asking the owners of exotic pets to pr...

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Divorce: Should a payee get more money after payor gets a raise?

On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in Divorce on December 19, 2019.

One of the most contentious issues when it comes to family law is how much one spouse pays to another after increases in income. When couples divorce, one spouse often has to pay support to the other. But what happens if the payor gets a hefty salary increase at work or additional bonuses that weren't factored into the initial agreement? That is what one separated British Columbia recently h...

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Property division: The meaning of patrimony

On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in Property Division on December 16, 2019.

There may be a term bandied about during the divorce process of which some couples may not be aware: patrimony. Essentially, in British Columbia -- as in the rest of the country -- patrimony refers to property division whether a couple is married or living in a common law relationship (or civil union). Family patrimony is comprised of the assets a couple shares that are up for division at se...

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Family law: Getting on the same page regarding parenting style

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

It's never easy when divorced parents -- or any parents, for that matter -- have different parenting styles. Raising children can be much less daunting when two people are on the same page on how to do so regarding things like punishment, education, health care, values, religion and the like. Luckily, British Columbia parents are guided by family law when it comes to doing what is in the bes...

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