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Category: Vancouver Questions

Is it possible to deny your spouse a divorce?

Hi, my friend has been separated from her spouse for 3 years. She says that he will not "give her a divorce". Is it possible to deny your spouse a divorce? Can't my friend just file for divorce and he be served papers that he must sign? They have 2 children and she is concerned […]

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Can I file for divorce without a separation agreement?

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 […]

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Child Support for kids in other country

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 […]

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What happens to assets like investments?

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

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Divorcing an American citizen

Regarding divorcing an American citizen, I am a Canadian citizen and I am, technically, still married to my American wife. We have been apart for 15 years; she lives in the States and I live in Canada. How should I proceed?

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How do I apply to move a case from BC courts to the US?

How do I apply to move a case from BC courts to the US where both parents and children have have resided for 4-5 years?

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Do I have to pay child support if I don't want the baby?

Met a lady and did 2 dates, she is now saying i am the father ; and wanting child support when the baby is born, 1. Do I have to pay child support if I don't want the baby (ask for a abortion) but she wants the child...would that change anything ? 2.If i have […]

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What age can a child legally decide where to live?

we have been separated for more than 10 years, and my daughter 12 years old has been living with my Ex wife. Recently the kid got treated really bad at home by her step father. and now she does not want to live at home or live with me (I'm her real father) and she […]

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How do I find out if I legally divorced or not?

I am a Canadian citizen, married in the US at City Hall in New York City in 1998. Left the States and my husband in 2001, returned to BC, haven't seen my husband since 2000. Somewhere in 2003 or so, he contacted me by phone from somewhere in the States (either Florida or New York […]

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Can I proceed with seeking a default settlement?

I filed for divorce in November 2014 and my husband was served. He has chosen not to file a response or retain a lawyer. It been over 90 days since he got served. Proof of service is available. Can I proceed with seeking a default settlement regarding assets and spousal support? Can my husband appeal […]

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