Entries by Laughlin Law

Canada Revenue Agency may require child custody proof in Canada

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Custody on Monday, September 18, 2017. Single parents who have custody of their children may get some tax benefits from the federal government. But there are times British Columbia parents might have to prove to the Canada Revenue Agency that they’re the custodial parent. When […]

Child custody: Indigenous heritage not only factor in B.C.

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Although a child’s aboriginal heritage should be considered during the adoption process, it is not the only factor when deciding on the best interests of the child, according to the British Columbia Court of Appeal. Several things come […]

The why’s of divorce mediation in British Columbia

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Divorce Mediation on Monday, August 7, 2017. There are few things more heated in a family dynamic as discussing an impending divorce. British Columbia couples who are separating — especially when there are children involved — might do well to seriously consider divorce mediation. Solving […]

Complete disclosure essential to high-asset divorce in B.C.

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Monday, July 31, 2017. Sometimes, even being high school sweethearts and launching a home-based business together is no guarantee against the eventuality of a divorce. Divorce is one of the most challenging transitions in life, carrying in its wake the dismantling […]