Entries by Laughlin Law

Divorce mediation helps separating couples stay strong mentally

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Divorce Mediation on Monday, July 31, 2017. Couples facing divorce have much on their minds — sometimes overwhelmingly so. Separating British Columbia couples, especially those with children, must realize they need to take care of their well-being to continue to be active parents. Divorce is […]

Division of property may follow money disputes in marriage

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Getting married, or committing to a common-law relationship, is a significant life decision. The strength and stability of the basis for such a permanent connection require different bricks to provide security. One of those is open conversations […]

Couples can specify division of property wishes in a contract

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Thursday, July 13, 2017. More and more British Columbia couples enter marriages with already acquired assets in their respective names. For this reason, signing marriage contracts are becoming a more accepted process than what it was years ago. Marriage agreements give […]

Changing circumstances may justify child support modification

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Support on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. British Columbia authorities recognize the fact that circumstances change in the lives of divorced parents and allow them to petition the court to make certain modifications under complex child custody rights. If a parent who has to pay […]

High-asset divorce need not be a high-priced process

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in High-Asset Divorce on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. When wealthy British Columbia residents file for divorce, they typically have different concerns than those with more typical incomes. For most people, the costs of a divorce are the primary concern, and litigation is often too expensive. When […]

Child Custody: Can technology aid parent-child relationships?

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Following a divorce in British Columbia, circumstances often cause one of the former spouses to relocate. This could be difficult for children who may then have little contact with the parent who moved away. However, with the accessibility […]

Division of property can be recorded in domestic agreement

On behalf of Laughlin Lawyers & Mediators posted in Division of Property on Thursday, May 25, 2017. British Columbia residents who are considering marriage or entering into a cohabitation relationship may find it difficult to broach the subject of domestic contracts. However, most people who make such commitments might have already accumulated some assets that […]