Family Law Blog

Your partner sits at the kitchen table at midnight, staring at parenting forms they don’t understand. You don’t know whether to sit beside them or give them room to breathe. An hour later, they snap at something small, then go quiet for the rest of the night. You want to help, but nobody explained what […]

In Langley, separation can turn ordinary family routines into legal questions almost overnight. Will I be allowed to pick up my child after school in Willoughby? What if my spouse refuses to let me take our child to practice in Walnut Grove? Who signs medical forms, responds to teachers, or makes important decisions when spouses […]

British Columbia Supreme Court Child Custody Judgment: I.K.K. v. P.K., 2025 BCSC 1897 When a mother fled Alberta with her four-year-old son claiming family violence and seeking protection in British Columbia, the case of I.K.K. v. P.K. became a compelling test of interstate child custody law. Darlene Sandhu of DSG Family Law successfully represented the […]

Imputing Income to a BC Underemployed Parent Imputed income is any income attributed to a person, even though the individual may not have earned that income. Most parents in British Columbia are happy to fulfill their legal obligation to help with the costs of raising a child. However, in some cases, the support obligation is […]

When parents separate and divorce in British Columbia, decision-making for the children and parenting time are two of the most pressing matters to be resolved. Unless parental responsibilities are clearly communicated to all concerned and decisions are made in the child’s best interests, disputes can arise. Differences of opinion and parental concerns are normal, but […]

The main guiding principle in all cases involving guardianship, parental responsibilities, parenting time, and contact with a child in British Columbia is the best interests of the children. Unfortunately, this sometimes gets forgotten in the emotional turmoil of separation and divorce. What does it mean exactly—and how are the best interests of children determined by […]

Parents need to finalize child custody matters before a divorce will be granted in British Columbia. In most cases, after separation, both parents are involved in the decision-making processes for the children, who spend approximately equal time with each parent. However, this is not always practical or considered in the best interests of the children. […]

Parents in BC who are considering relocating with children after a divorce should not act impulsively or neglect the responsibilities that they have towards the children, the other parent, and the other important people in the children’s lives. Relocating without understanding the full implications of the move and informing the relevant parties can create serious […]