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Who Gets the Cat? Pet Custody Changes to BC’s Family Law Act

Who Gets the Cat? Pet Custody Changes to BC’s Family Law Act

Pet lovers, rejoice! Effective January 2024, British Columbia has introduced amendments to the Family Law Act (the “Act”), giving both the Provincial and Supreme Court of BC the power to make decisions on the ownership and possession of your beloved family pet post separation.

Bridging the Justice Gap: How the ECLC is Empowering Underserved Albertans

Bridging the Justice Gap: How the ECLC is Empowering Underserved Albertans

At the forefront of breaking down systemic barriers and ensuring access to justice, the Edmonton Community Legal Centre (the ECLC) has dedicated 22 years to empowering the communities of Greater Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Their core mission: to provide free legal services to marginalized people.

Enforcing Out of Province Family Law Orders in BC

Enforcing Out of Province Family Law Orders in BC

Consider this… you’ve just moved to BC from another country or province. You have a family law order already in place which sets out parenting time or support, but it wasn’t granted in a BC court. How can you be sure that your order will be legally recognized and enforced in BC?

Understanding Conduct Orders in BC Family Law Disputes

Understanding Conduct Orders in BC Family Law Disputes

Family law disputes often bring intense emotions and complex challenges. Sometimes, these disputes escalate to a level where meaningful conversations are no longer possible, leading the parties into relentless cycles of conflict.

Understanding Legal Costs in Alberta

Understanding Legal Costs in Alberta

One of the most common questions at the end of any legal case is: who is responsible for covering the costs?  It's a concern that underscores the financial burden of legal proceedings, where lawyer fees, court costs, and other expenses accumulate quickly.

What Can Paralegals Do in British Columbia?

What Can Paralegals Do in British Columbia?

Paralegals and lawyers form a unique and complementary partnership, combining their respective skill sets, education, and ethical standards to provide competent and quality legal services to clients.

Building Resilience During Separation or Divorce

Building Resilience During Separation or Divorce

Navigating the tumultuous terrain of family law matters is no easy task. The emotional strain of a separation or divorce can seem insurmountable and often leaves individuals struggling to remain resilient in the face of adversity.

Recalculating Child Support

Recalculating Child Support

Families are ever-changing – parents get new jobs, their salaries change over time, or changes are made to a child’s various extracurricular activities.

What Can Paralegals Do in Alberta?

What Can Paralegals Do in Alberta?

In Alberta, the term paralegal is used generally to describe a senior legal assistant who has proven, through education and experience, to be skilled and knowledgeable in the law and legal system.