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Supervised Parenting Time or Supervised Access

Written by: Kevin Heinrichs (View All Posts • View Bio ) Published: June 16, 2020
Categorized: Children's Issues, Custody and Access, Parenting Time, Supervision.
Tags: Supervised Access; Supervised Parenting Time; Supervision; Custody; Access;.

Under normal circumstances, parents are able to decide who will be with them when they spend time with their children.  Sometimes, though, in very rare and exceptional circumstances, courts can require that a parent’s time with his or her children [...read full post]

Rushing to resolution – some pitfalls you need to be aware of

Written by: Alex Chan (View All Posts ) Published: May 25, 2020
Categorized: Agreements, British Columbia, Commentary, Contracts, Dispute Resolution, Division of Property, Divorce, Family Law, Procedure, Property Division, Separation, Vancouver.

“I just want to get it over with”: Rushing to sign a separation agreement can be costly

Divorce and common law separations can be complicated. It can take more time and cost more money than you expect, which is why [...read full post]

How to Divide Debt During a Divorce

Written by: Alex Chan (View All Posts ) Published: May 13, 2020
Categorized: Debt, Divorce.

During the coronavirus pandemic, Canadians are finding it increasingly difficult to pay down their debt. This can be especially challenging around the time that couples decide they want to get a divorce.

When people think of dividing property during [...read full post]

British Columbia Supreme Court is Slowly Adapting to the COVID-19 Crisis but with Conditions

Written by: Kevin Heinrichs (View All Posts • View Bio ) Published: April 29, 2020
Categorized: COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Family Court.

The Supreme Court of British Columbia is slowly opening its doors again to regular applications for family law files. On March 27, 2020, the court initially shut down for all but urgent application due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns. [...read full post]

Should COVID-19 concerns force you to change your parenting agreement?

Written by: HRLaw (View All Posts ) Published: April 24, 2020
Categorized: COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Parenting Time.

On behalf of Heinrichs Richards LLP posted in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on Friday, April 24, 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing everyone to face an ever-changing safety landscape. Whether it is from news reports, social media or anecdotal accounts, people are [...read full post]