Divorce law blog

Family law: Will a protection order really protect you?

Written by: HRLaw (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: March 3, 2020

There are times when one area of the law crosses into another. Family law in British Columbia can touch on circumstances that could bring about charges in other areas such as criminal law. For instance, this can occur when there [...read full post]

Categorized: Representation in Court, Violence.
Tags: family law, representation in court.

The Proof of Abuse – The Role of Recording

Written by: Virginia Richards (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: March 22, 2016

One of the most difficult challenges survivors of abuse in custody and guardianship cases face is proving to the judge that they have been abused.  Abuse survivors are often faced with the risk of being found to be exaggerating or [...read full post]

Categorized: British Columbia, Parenting, Violence.

Non-Payment of Child Support: Is it Family Violence?

Written by: Kevin Heinrichs (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: December 2, 2013

In the new Family Law Act, the legislature has provided an expansive definition of “family violence” which includes, amongst other things:

1 (d) psychological or emotional abuse of a family member, including

(i)  intimidation, harassment, coercion or threats, including [...read full post]

Categorized: Case Analysis, Child Support, Violence.