It’s Official: Proposed Amendments to BC’s Family Law Act Are in Effect
By Chantal M. Cattermole and Sarah Tradewell On March 27, 2023, new amendments to the British Columbia Family Law Act were proposed to provide clarity ... Continued
Welcoming Our Newest Partner, Sonia Kainth
Clark Wilson is pleased to welcome our newest Partner Sonia Kainth to the firm’s Family Law practice. For over a decade, clients have trusted Sonia’s compassionate ... Continued
Who Gets the Family Pets If We Break Up? Proposed Amendment to the Family Law Act To Determine “Custody” of Pets, Cats, Dogs, and Companion Animals
By Anastasiya Sadovska All across Canada, the courts and family lawyers have long grappled with how to address the division of pets between separating and ... Continued
2023 Federal Budget Allows Divorced or Separated Parents to Open Joint RESPs
By Chantal M. Cattermole and Rylee Hunter Effective March 28, 2023 upon the tabling of the 2023 Federal Budget, divorced or separated parents can open ... Continued
Important Proposed Amendment to the Family Law Act Regarding Excluded Property
By Chantal M. Cattermole, Sarah Tradewell and Rylee Hunter New amendments to the British Columbia Family Law Act may provide clarity on a hotly contested ... Continued
How is Ownership Determined After a Break-Up? Proposed Changes to the Family Law Act Clarify Certain Rules of Evidence
By Alison Colpitts On March 27, 2023, the Honourable Niki Sharma, Attorney General for British Columbia, proposed significant changes to the Family Law Act with ... Continued
Divorce and Taxes: Practical Tips & Techniques to Balance the Books During Separation
By Chantal M. Cattermole and Sarah Tradewell Separation can be taxing, both emotionally and financially, and is a time when surprises are generally unwelcome. Knowing ... Continued
Making Family Conflict Less Taxing: Are My Legal Fees Tax Deductible?
By Chantal M. Cattermole and Sarah Tradewell Separation can be taxing, both emotionally and financially, and is a time when surprises are generally unwelcome. Knowing ... Continued
Double the Benefits: How Bespoke Family Law Agreements Can Also Bring Tax Savings
By Chantal M. Cattermole and Sarah Tradewell One major advantage of having a professionally-prepared family law agreement is the possibility that, with advance planning and ... Continued
How to Optimize Your Tax Payments Upon Separation or Divorce
By Chantal M. Cattermole and Sarah Tradewell With emotions running high and a new reality to get used to, separations are difficult enough without taking ... Continued
Family Tax Series: What BC Families Need to Know Before Filing This Year’s Taxes
By Chantal M. Cattermole and Sarah Tradewell Families need to understand that their tax obligations and opportunities are more complex and dynamic than regular taxpayers, ... Continued
Updates in the Law on Vaccinating Children Against COVID-19
By Alison Colpitts and Abigail Choi Over the past few years, COVID-19 vaccines have been a polarizing topic in family law. Last year, Clark Wilson ... Continued