Entries by Laughlin Law

What qualifies as an extraordinary expense?

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers, Mediators posted Child Support on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. When a child support order is put in place, it takes into consideration a variety of factors. Everything from the parents’ current incomes, any annual bonuses, children either parent is already supporting not covered by the court order and […]

What are some ways to cope with divorce?

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Custody on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Nearly everyone knows at least one person who is divorced or is currently going through the process, but this doesn’t make it any easier if and when it happens to you. Learning how to cope with the challenges of ending your marriage […]

British Columbia ranked best for common law relationships

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. While common law relationships are not recognized in every province in Canada, a recent news article covering those that do rank British Columbia as the most “common-law-friendly province.” This was mainly because of how quickly cohabitating couples are considered to be […]

What kinds of actions can undermine mediation?

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, February 12, 2016. Divorce mediation can be an invaluable tool for those who want to make the process of ending their relationships as quick and painless as possible. However, mediation is also a rather fragile process, and it doesn’t take much for one party to […]

January continues as divorce month

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in High-Asset Divorce on Thursday, February 4, 2016. In the family law field, January is known as Divorce Month because it is one where attorneys often see a sudden influx of people wanting to know more about the legal and financial ramifications of ending their marriages. While many of these […]

Mediation and property division

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Friday, January 29, 2016. When a couple divorces, one of the most difficult things to deal with can be property division. If you and your soon-to-be-ex can’t stand to even be in the same room together, negotiating who gets what property can be truly […]