Fine Tuning Family Law Agreements
Family Law disputes are often economically, emotionally and physically taxing on the parties, especially if the former spouses cannot come to a resolution and find themselves seeking resolution through the Court process. The most effective way to avoid family law litigation is to come to an agreement with your spouse or soon to be spouse prior to your relationship breaking …Read more →
Common Law Commotion
What is a “Common-Law” Relationship in BC? At the Kushner Law Group in Vancouver BC, we regularly receive inquiries from people in British Columbia that are confused about their legal rights in areas of family law and estate law. One of the most common areas of confusion is what exactly constitutes a “common-law” relationship. Some people believe that living in the …Read more →
5 Things to Know about the Family Law Act
The Family Law Act is a provincial statute that governs the rights and entitlements of spouses on the breakdown of the relationship. It came into effect on March 18, 2013 and replaced the Family Relations Act. There are five key things you should know about the Family Law Act: The statute applies to both married and common law spouses. The …Read more →