by Gary McKenna | Apr 22, 2025 | Family Law, News
At Clark Woods LLP, we regularly break down legal questions that come up in real life — and in real conversations with our clients. In this post, Family Law lawyer Quinn Johnson takes on a common one: What’s the difference between separation and divorce in British...
by clarkwoods | Apr 21, 2025 | Family Law
At Clark Woods LLP, we regularly share insights into legal questions that come up in everyday situations. In this post, Family Law lawyer Quinn Johnson responds to a common one: “Can we just write up a separation agreement ourselves?” While it’s technically possible,...
by clarkwoods | Apr 14, 2025 | Family Law
At Clark Woods LLP, we regularly answer legal questions that come up in real-life situations — questions our clients face every day. In this post, Family Law lawyer Quinn Johnson responds to one we hear often from separating spouses: “Do I actually need a formal...
by clarkwoods | Jun 10, 2024 | Family Law
A divorced B.C. couple has been ordered by the provincial supreme court to share custody of their dog in one of the first legal cases decided under new legislation passed by the B.C. government earlier this year. The case between Sahar Bayat and Omid Mavedati involves...
by clarkwoods | May 8, 2024 | Family Law
Understanding the Recent B.C. Supreme Court Decision on Child and Spousal Support Obligations A recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling clarifying when child and spousal support obligations should end could have repercussions on divorce settlements across the province. In...
by clarkwoods | Feb 2, 2024 | Family Law
Amendments to the B.C. Family Law Act are changing the way separating couples handle pet custody disputes. Previously, pets were legally considered property and custody of pets was settled as part of the division of property. However, recent updates to the...
