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Wills, Spouses, & Separation: Changes to BC Family Law & Estate Litigation Law

The Wills, Estate and Succession Act made a number of changes with respect to the validity of wills, the definition of “spouse” and in determining how to treat a separated spouse when a new will has not yet been made.

Parents Should Think Twice Before Engaging in a Custody Battle Over Their Children

In this article, I explain why custody battles are often harmful to children.

Divorce Mediation

Divorce Mediation is a less adversarial, more costly alternative to divorce litigation and should always be considered an option to parties considering divorce.

What Now?

What now? What are the issues that must be considered at the commencement of a divorce case?

The Initial Shock of a Divorce Announcement

Your spouse has asked for a divorce. What should you do now?

How Day Care Impacts Child Support Calculations

How day care affects child support calculations

MI Court of Appeals affirms constitutionality of MI Grandparenting Time Statute

MI Grandparents don't need a expert to establish by clear and convincing evidence that denying grandparenting time creates a substantial risk of harm to the grandchild.

DEFINITIONS REGARDING PARENTING AND CUSTODY

Overview of Parenting and Custody

Why You Shouldn't Modify Child Support Without Going to Court

A warning about changing child support, even when both parents agree, without getting an updated Court order

What Happens to Child Support When Your Child Graduates?

A review of how to handle your child support obligation when your child graduates

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