Why Hiding Information During a Separation Can Come Back to Haunt You When separating spouses negotiate a property settlement, there is often a temptation to focus solely on getting a deal done. But as a recent British Columbia Supreme Court decision demonstrates, withholding important information can have serious consequences, even after an agreement has…
You might have heard of “prenups” thanks to American legal dramas, but here in Canada, they are more commonly referred to as a cohabitation or marriage agreement, they are one in the same. If you are reading this you may be moving in with someone, about to tie the knot or already living with a…
The one thing worse than a break-up is one where you discover, much to your surprise, that your partner is able to advance claims against you when you had assumed the contrary. Many people are aware of the fact that unmarried spouses have a right to claim spousal support and child support, usually because they’ve…
There have been many articles written about the benefits of resolving disputes through mediation rather than litigation. Despite this, there is still a great deal of confusion about what a mediation looks like and whether it will assist parties to resolve their dispute. In family law disputes, there is often also mistrust between parties that makes them…
Dealing with the emotional and financial aftermath of a separation can be overwhelming. There are concerns about where a spouse is going to live, what is going to happen to the children, and how the separation is going to impact the family finances. In addition to these concerns, each spouse is experiencing a loss and…
