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...
by clarkwoods | Dec 1, 2023 | Family Law
Surreptitious recordings in family law may be legal, but are not always admissible Surreptitiously recording a spouse, partner, or children during a family dispute may be legal in Canada, but it is not always admissible in court. Last month, the B.C. Supreme Court...
by Gary McKenna | Sep 28, 2023 | Family Law
In the frenzy of wedding preparations, it is easy to overlook a crucial item on the to-do list: consulting a lawyer who specializes in marriage agreements. Stephen Glanzberg, a lawyer at Clark Woods LLP, said he is seeing more young people inquiring about...
