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
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
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
Is Child Support Required for Adult Children in BC?
Authors: Chantal Cattermole, Sarah Tradewell and Adrienne Adams In British Columbia, child support obligations usually end when a child reaches 19, the age of majority ... Continued
Bad Behaviour Leads to Court Intervention: A Cautionary Tale for Co-Parents
Communication can be one of the biggest issues between co-parents. Emails and texting are frequently used as written forms of communication for co-parents to communicate ... Continued
Clarity Through the Fog; Navigating Proxies in Electronic Meetings
Like everyone else, strata corporations in the COVID-19 era have to operate in a quickly changing landscape. On March 16, 2020, the Provincial Health Officer ... Continued
Summary of the Changes to the Divorce Act
Today, March 1, 2021, marks the coming into force of significant changes to the Divorce Act. These changes were originally to come into effect on ... Continued
The Costs of a One-Night-Stand
People seek out legal advice for many big decisions: Need to sign a contract? Immigrating to a new country? Starting a business? Settling an estate? ... Continued