Category: British Columbia Questions

My spouse and I have been living in separate residences for 4 years, prior to this I was living apart for a long time period in the basement in our joint home. We finally got the house sold and split the proceeds. prior to the sale of the house I was paying all expenses. Now […]

Dutch citizen wants to divorce his Canadian wife, they have been estranged and living apart 6 years. Can he get divorced in Holland or will he need to petition for divorce in Canada? What are the steps to obtain divorce and hopefully avoid spousal support.

I am married with two kids (3 & 1 yr old) here in Canada. Prior to that, my marriage with my first wife was annulled in the Philippines whom I also have 2 kids (17 & 15 yrs old). My first wife is asking for a child support that I cannot afford to give. I […]

Hi there, I currently live in Alberta, but lived in Richmond BC when I got divorced and filed my separation agreement and divorce with the BC courts at that time . Currently FMEP in BC is involved in collecting and paying me child support from my ex husband.My ex husband gave up his permanent residence […]

Do the common law rules apply to a relationship that has lasted for more than three years but with a four month separation in between. During the separation we were still together but living in two homes while we worked out the issues.

My husband and I have been together for 14 years and were married in 2005. We have one child born in 2004. I have been a stay-at-home mom since the birth of our child. We own a business in Alberta, but now reside in BC. We also own two properties in Revelstoke one vacant lot, […]

If my boyfriend and I move in together, will both incomes be considered in child support payments when he finalizes his divorce and child custody/support of his children from his previous marriage?

I have sole custody of my two children. Recently, my ex was laid off, what happens to child support? What direction do I take from here?

Ive just handed over my tax assessment to my ex for determining child support this year. My ex wants me to provide my disability income information as well. My disability pay should not affect child support. This money is exempt in our agreement and I am wondering if I must provide it. We are 50/50 […]

What happens to assets like investments outside of property ownership? What is the spouse allowed to claim in bc law?