On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in
Family Law on
November 26, 2015.
Securing the custody and guardianship of children, along with access to the children following the breakup of a relationship is a priority for many. How an agreement regarding these matters will be reached varies from situation to situation and while some couples are able to come to an agreement via mediation or the collaborative separation process, others opt to go to court. The way in whic...
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Going to court not always the best approach in family law matters
On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in
Property Division on
November 19, 2015.
When a relationship ends the matters that need to be addressed will vary depending on a variety of factors including the age of the couple. For example, while young people with children may be focused on child custody and child support matters, those who are a little older are more likely concerned with their financial situation. Depending how the finances were handled when together, after d...
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Considerations for retirees after reaching property settlement
On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in
Divorce on
November 12, 2015.
When a couple in British Columbia decides to end their relationship, they may not know what steps to take. Whether they were married and getting a divorce or lived together for a period of time in a marriage-like relationship (also known as a "common-law" relationship) which is ending, there are many things that may need to be addressed. These seperations are often complicated and among othe...
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When a couple separates it’s advisable to contact a lawyer
On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in
Family Law on
November 6, 2015.
The term “conscious uncoupling” is one that has entered the vocabulary of many over the course of the past couple of years. Though initially introduced to the world in the context of the decision of one famous couple to split, the idea behind it can be applied to any relationship that comes to an end. In short, the basic tenant of
Tips for incorporating ‘conscious uncoupling’ into your split
On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in
Family Law on
October 29, 2015.
In many cases there are multiple people who help in raising children. In addition to parents, grandparents can play an important role. This is true regardless of the form the family unit takes. As is the case where parents are concerned, certain aspects of a child's relationship with his or her grandparents could be governed by the Family Law Act. A case recently decided by a B.C. pro...
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Grandparents may be governed by Family Law Act
On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in
Property Division on
October 22, 2015.
When a relationship between a couple comes to an end there may be more to it than the emotional aspect. If a couple is married or lived as common-law spouses, steps will have to be taken to address how assets and debts will be divided. In British Columbia this involves the application of the F...
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Dividing property under the Family Law Act
On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in
Divorce Mediation on
October 15, 2015.
When it comes to dealing with family law matters in British Columbia, there are several routes that may be taken. One of those options is mediation. In this process a third party helps the parties involved reach an agreement regarding the matter at issue. He or she does not actual make any decisions regarding a settlemen...
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What is the role of a lawyer in family law mediations?
On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in
Family Law on
October 8, 2015.
As anyone who has children knows, they can be expensive. Because of this, it is not surprising that when a couple with children decides to end their relationship, a major issue that needs to be resolved is who will cover the various costs associated with raising the kids. A couple does not need to be married for this situation to arise.
When one parent makes more than the other child s...
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Child support when one parent makes more than the other
On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in
Family Law on
October 1, 2015.
There is no question that when parents of children split, having to divide the time spent with them can be difficult. Because of this, for many, establishing a custody arrangement is one of the most stressful parts of ending a relationship. While there is likely a sense of relief once a...
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BC woman seeks return of children allegedly abducted by father
On behalf of Peterson Stark Scott posted in
Family Law on
September 24, 2015.
The first things that generally spring to mind as needing to be addressed when a relationship ends are the division of property and, when there are children, the custody arrangement. In some situations custody matters may not be limited to children. For couples who decide to split, who will have custody of a pet could be an issue. This is true regardless of whether a couple is married or liv...
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Emotions may run high when couple that splits has a pet
