On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in High-Asset Divorce on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. When couples divorce in British Columbia, the former spouse of a person who is receiving a pension may be eligible for a share of that income. In the event that benefits are being paid to the one party because of their disability, […]
On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Couples who are preparing to divorce in British Columbia will be required to divide their marital property. In many cases, the couple will have purchased a home. There are several important considerations regarding how to handle the home in a property […]
On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Monday, March 23, 2015. More and more couples in British Columbia are choosing to live together without getting married. Government statistics reveal that the growth rate of common law families is three times that of families with married parents, and this demographic trend was one […]
On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. When most couples tie the knot, they generally do not plan to get divorced at some point in the future. As a result, a large number of married couples fail to plan for the possibility of the end of their marriage. […]
On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Thursday, March 12, 2015. When a person is preparing to get a divorce, it is important for him or her to think critically about how the property that has been accumulated will be divided. In addition to the division of property, divorcing people should also […]
On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Support on Friday, March 6, 2015. British Columbia parents may be interested in some information regarding child support payments beyond those mandated by the federal child support guidelines. These expenses can cover a number of things to support the child, including medical expenses and other important costs. While […]
On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Divorce Mediation on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Mediation has been used by families in British Columbia for several years and has become a preferred means to decide important issues such as property division and child custody. In order for spouses to achieve the best possible outcome from mediation, it […]
On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in High-Asset Divorceon Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Readers who are considering divorce in British Columbia may be wondering how their income tax might be affected once the divorce is finalized. The answer to this question may be complicated, depending on the person’s situation. For example, as part of the […]
On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Thursday, February 12, 2015. When a couple in British Columbia chooses to divorce, both parties are considered responsible for martial liabilities and entitled to marital assets, according to provincial statutes. Prior to the finalization of a divorce order, each spouse is entitled to apply to […]
On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Custody on Thursday, February 5, 2015. When a custody case is being filed, one of the first considerations is finding the appropriate jurisdiction. Even if a child has recently relocated to British Columbia with his or her parent or parents, if the move has been recent, the appropriate […]
