Spousal Support: Post-Separation Increases in Income
You have been working hard and finally obtained that promotion, which includes a significant pay raise. Your talents and hard work have paid off. In the midst of merriment and celebration, an...
View ArticleThe Most Expensive Divorce in History?
Recently, as many news sources have reported, the Swiss court has ordered a Russian billionaire to pay more than $4.5 billion US to his ex-wife in what could become the biggest divorce settlement in...
View ArticleJudges Assigned to Family Law Cases – Development of a Family Law Court?
Beginning in September 2014, a roster of judges in both Vancouver and New Westminster will be assigned to a fixed term of family work, which will include trials, chambers and conferences. This is a...
View ArticleHusband accidentally gifts $2 million to his soon-to-be Ex-Wife
In the recent decision of VJF v. SKW, 2015 BCSC 593, the Husband received a $2 million gift from his employer. Shortly after receiving the gift, he used nearly all the funds to purchase a property in...
View ArticleDivorce Salons – A new trend
I recently read an article in the New York Times entitled: “A New Cadre of Experts Helps Women Navigate Their Divorces”. This is an interesting idea that I think could work for men as well as for...
View ArticleAnnouncing my new firm
I am excited to announce the opening of my new law firm, Connect Family Law. My practice continues to be solely devoted to representing clients in family law disputes, including issues related to...
View ArticleConnect Family Law — our website is live!
On the heels of my December 24, 2015 post, our firm website is now live. Check it out: http://connectfamilylaw.ca
View ArticleCBC Interview on how rising house prices are effecting divorce settlements
On March 10, 2016 I was interviewed by CBC about how rising house prices are effecting divorce settlements. Check out the whole article by Jason Proctor here.
View ArticleInterview with Global News on the impact of rising house prices on divorce...
On March 14, 2016 I shared my views with John Hua of Global News on the impact of the rising house prices on divorce settlements. Check out the story here.
View ArticleCourt of Appeal divided on whether a “book of business” is a family asset
Read my post on how the BC Court of Appeal views a book of business in the context of family law here.
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