Family Law

The cornerstone to protecting your rights is to know what your rights, duties and obligations are under the law. Many people mistakenly believe that they have absolute rights under the law and that those rights terminate immediately upon separation. In reality, some rights, duties and obligations survive long after the separation. For example, the right to a division of assets and the valuation of those assets is an ongoing process. The obligation to support children and spouses survives separation. The rights of the Children to maintain maximum contact with each parent and to receive the support of each parent also survives separation. Family Law in Canada and British Columbia comes under the jurisdiction of the Divorce Act and the Family Relations Act. There are several different approaches to resolving disputes between parties in the context of family law and it is important that you choose the approach which best suits your personal situation. There is no reasonable substitute to consulting with a qualified and experienced family law lawyer. Discovering your rights, duties and obligations is the first step to protecting them.