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 […]
After divorce or separation in BC, parents must decide two key matters regarding the children: how to make important decisions such as healthcare, extracurricular activities, education, religious upbringing, etc., and how to divide the children’s time between the parents and other important people in their lives. Laws concerning these matters are codified in both the […]
Whether the British Columbia court system orders divorce mediation or you enter it voluntarily, it helps to know how to increase your chances of success with the process. Successful mediation can improve the outcomes for all concerned. helping to resolve the key divorce issues, such as custody and parenting, child support, marital property division, and […]