Clark Wilson Welcomes New Partner Matthew Ostrow
We are pleased to welcome new Partner Matthew Ostrow to our Family Law group! Matt has over 13 years of experience in family law, and ... Continued
Clark Wilson Welcomes New Associate Daniel Gorelov
Clark Wilson is pleased to announce that Daniel Gorelov has been promoted from an articled student to an associate, joining our thriving Family Law group. ... Continued
What Impact Veteran Affairs Canada Benefits Have in Determining An Individual’s Financial Position
By Alec Kobetitch In family law, calculating income for child and spousal support in a separation or divorce proceeding involves a detailed examination of both ... Continued
How Does the Court Decide if Debt Can Be Spousal Support?
Individuals and families have several options for protecting family wealth in the event of a breakdown in a spousal relationship. One key tool is a ... Continued
BC Court of Appeal Clarifies How Family Violence Impacts the Best Interests of the Child
By Emily Davies If you are separating or divorcing from a partner that you share children with, you may be wondering how a court determines ... Continued
Excluded Assets in Divorce: What’s Your Entitlement in BC?
If you are contemplating separating from your partner or are in the midst of a divorce, you may be wondering what entitlement you or your ... Continued
BC Government to Pay for One Round of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Starting in 2025
Exciting news for hopeful parents-to-be in British Columbia! The recent announcement in the B.C. Budget 2024-2025 reveals that the province will now cover the costs ... Continued
Family Lawyers Beware: Here’s How Independent Legal Advice Could Protect Your Client’s Marriage Agreement
By Emily Davies The recent decision of Bradley v. Callahan, 2024 BCSC 163 (“Bradley”) before the Supreme Court of British Columbia outlines the importance of ... Continued
Yes, You Need a Marriage Agreement- Here’s Another $100M Reason Why
By Emily Davies In a recent case, Bradley v. Callahan, 2024 BCSC 163, the BC Supreme Court considered whether or not a marriage agreement was ... Continued
Jeannette Aucoin Published in BC Law Institute’s Consultation Paper on Part 3 of The Family Law Act
The British Columbia Law Institute’s Parentage Law Reform Project Committee has just published its “Consultation Paper on Part 3 of the Family Law Act” which ... Continued
Clarifying the Law (Maybe): What’s the Appropriate Standard of Review for Appeals from Family Law Arbitrations?
By Alison Colpitts In any appeal, figuring out what standard of review should be applied to the lower court’s decision is an important question. Prior ... Continued
Are Discretionary Trusts Excluded Property in Divorce?
By Alison Carter If you are contemplating separating from your partner or are in the midst of a divorce, you may be wondering what constitutes ... Continued