Understanding Family Law Financial Statements

Court Procedures Made Simple Both Provincial and Supreme Courts require the filing of a Financial Statement in Family Law matters. These statements are important tools, and are often what the court will depend on to make decisions regarding property division, as well as child and spousal support. If you are…

Will Mediation Save Victoria’s Mayor Dean Fortin?

Mayor Dean Fortin, the City of Victoria, and the companies hired to design and construct the new Johnson Street bridge are heading to “Expedited” Mediation to resolve disputes over change orders and potential cost over runs. City of Victoria Spokesperson, Katie Hamilton, stated “Change order requests are not unusual in…

BC’s “Deadbeat Parents” Fail to Support Their kids

The child and spousal support system is in crisis. With two thirds of all support orders being ignored, deadbeat parents in BC owe over half a billion dollars in back support. Spousal support orders are supposed to be enforced by the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP). But FMEP director Chris…

Can Family Mediation Work for Me?

Is Family Mediation right for you? This is an important question. Many people want to try family mediation because they fear going to court. This is understandable as court is expensive and time consuming. Is Family Mediation the answer? In most the answer is yes. The research shows that Mediation is successful…

Travelling with Kids outside of Canada

Documentation Requirements for One Parent Traveling with Kids: If your child is travelling out of Canada with only one parent, a friend or a relative, it is important to be prepared with appropriate documentation.  As the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) states on their website: “Border services officers watch for…