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All parents disagree at some point about what's best for their children. When those parents are separated resolving those differences can be tough. Lawyer Geeta Gill tells us about a possible solution: using a parental coordinator. Parental coordinators can do more than just help you negotiate a truce -- in some cases they can even make the decisions. Have a question about family law? Contact us: http://bit.ly/2BDxcd2 #familylaw #coparenting #ParentingCoordinator

Should your children travel during the holidays to visit your ex? The answer is ... maybe. It likely depends on where they are going. Connect Family Law's Harp Basi summarizes how courts have recently decided the question of travel for children. Have questions about family law? Contact us: http://bit.ly/2BDxcd2 #coparenting #COVID19

Vaccines are here, which is exciting news! But what if you can't wait until your child gets vaccinated, but your ex-spouse is not so keen. Connect Family Law's Milena Scekic summarizes two cases from the summer that will likely affect how courts in British Columbia will decide which parent gets the final word. #Covid19 #familylaw #vaccines #coparents Have a question about family law? Contact us: http://bit.ly/2BDxcd2

Connect Family Law's Rebecca Stanley spoke to law students in November about non-traditional options in family law and what it's like to work at a small boutique law firm. #familylaw #lawstudents #alternativedisputeresolution #allardschooloflaw

You've decided to separate. Now what? Great tips from Connect Family Law's co-founder Leisha Murphy. Have questions about family law? Contact us: https://bit.ly/2BDxcd2 #familylaw #separation #divorce

An Ontario Court of Appeal has held that having separate residences doesn't mean you aren't spouses for the purpose of spousal support. Connect Family Law's Milena Scekic describes the case, and its ramifications in BC. Have a question about family law? Contact us: http://bit.ly/CFLConnect #spousalsupport #familylaw

During COVID-19 we have learned we can do a much better job of caring for and protecting our elderly. That includes helping them get out of an unhappy marriage. Here are some tips from Connect Family Law's Rebecca Stanley. If you have questions contact us: https://bit.ly/2BDxcd2 #separation #divorce #elderabuse

During COVID-19 we have learned we can do a much better job of caring for and protecting our elderly. That includes helping them get out of an unhappy marriage. Here are some tips from Connect Family Law's Rebecca Stanley. If you have questions contact us: https://bit.ly/2BDxcd2 #separation #divorce #elderabuse

Looking for a GREAT place to work!! Connect Family Law is looking for a legal assistant/paralegal to join its growing team! if you like thinking outside the box, Connect may be the place for you! #familylaw #legalassistant

We're excited to announce that Harp Basi has started her articles with Connect Family Law. Congratulations Harp!! #familylaw

What happens if you and your ex can't agree on whether your child should go back to school? Connect Family Law's Michelle R. Adams writes about recent cases and what a B.C. court may do. Have a family law question? Contact us: http://bit.ly/ConnectCFL #coparenting #COVID #backtoschool #familylaw

Parents are in the best position to determine what is best for their children. That's why a mediated solution is often better than a court-ordered one. Have questions? Contact us: https://bit.ly/ContactCFL #mediation #familylaw #coparenting #childcustody

A touchy subject indeed!! If you wonder if you should sign a pre-nup, Connect Family Law can help. Contact us: https://bit.ly/ContactCFL #prenups #marriage #familyagreements #familylaw

What you need to know if you are named executor of a will, including obligations under the Family Law Act.

We've moved! You can now find Connect Family Law at Suite 105, 1333 West Broadway in Vancouver. Contact us: https://bit.ly/ContactCFL #familylaw #separation #divorce #familylawyers

This lawyer suggests former spouses may want to consider arbitration when they can't resolve their own dispute. If you want to find out more about arbitration or other forms of alternative dispute resolution, Connect Family Law can help. Contact us: https://bit.ly/ContactCFL #familylaw #divorce #separation #arbitration #mediation

We've moved! You can now find Connect Family Law at Suite 105, 1333 West Broadway in Vancouver. Contact us: https://bit.ly/ContactCFL #familylaw #separation #divorce #familylawyers

Did you know that if you are separated but still living under the same roof, the government considers you married for tax purposes? Read more in this interesting blog from a tax lawyer.

Are you or your ex thinking of moving, perhaps for a new and better job? Here are some things to think about if you are co-parenting. If you have questions regarding what the law is in British Columbia, contact us: https://bit.ly/ContactCFL #familylaw #coparenting #childcustody

This UK lawyer writes about the importance of having a cohabitation agreement to protect property rights. Agreements on property rights can be made at any time, even during marriage, and they can be a good idea so each party knows what to expect in the case of separation or death. If you have questions about the law in British Columbia, contact us: https://bit.ly/ContactCFL #cohabitationagreement #familylaw #prenup

Connect Family Law is looking for a lawyer with 4+ years of family law experience to join its Surrey office. If you, or someone you know, is looking for a change and craves interesting, meaningful work done in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, you should check us out! #familylaw #familylawyer #surrey #surreyjobs

Answers to COVID-19 questions in one place. If you have COVID-19 questions regarding family law Connect Family Law can help. Contact us: https://bit.ly/ContactCFL #familylaw #COVID19

The UK is finally updating its divorce law, which apparently has been in place since 1660. This author says "This is about a kinder not a quicker or easier divorce. No divorce is easy." Very true. If you have questions about divorce or familylaw contact us: https://bit.ly/ContactCFL #divorce #familylaw

A sad tale of a woman's efforts to have more children with her husband who died suddenly and unexpectedly.

The first changes to Canada's Divorce Act in more than 30 years were slated to come into effect July 1, 2020. Due to COVID-19 that date has been changed to March 1, 2021. Maninder Sandhu discusses some of the upcoming changes in Part 3 of her three-part blog on the topic. If you have questions contact us: https://bit.ly/ContactCFL #divorce #separation #support #spousalsupport #childsupport

The Federal Department of Justice has a list of frequently asked questions on its website regarding family law. One question: can CERB payments be garnished to pay outstanding child support? The answer is no. #familylaw #childsupport #spousalsupport #COVID19

If you want your estate to be able to access your digital assets after your death, you may have to make arrangements for that now. And you may be surprised to find out that some of your online accounts aren't really yours.

An interesting case from the UK. A person who identifies as male gives birth to a child and wants to be listed on the birth certificate as the child's father, not mother. And the court won't allow it. #genderidentity

As people live longer they are more likely to want to share at least some of their wealth with their children before they die. In the U.S. in fact, under the current regime, gifts of up to $11.58 million USD are currently tax exempt, making it a good time to transfer wealth. This Ontario lawyer talks about how to make sure your will reflects the gifts given in your lifetime so children are treated equally.

Entering into a family law agreement -- whether it's prenuptial, during marriage or upon the breakdown of the marriage -- can be a relatively inexpensive way to deal with potential and ongoing problems, and let's parties control their own outcomes. Read Yaro Gavrylko's blog to learn more. If you have family law questions contact us: http://bit.ly/ContactConnect #familylaw #prenup #marriageagreement

This family lawyer from Hong Kong explains collaborative law and why it might be a good time now to consider it. Connect Family Law has a number of lawyers who are experienced in collaborative law. If you want to find out more, contact us: http://bit.ly/ContactConnect #collarborativelaw #familylaw #divorce #separation

This Ontario lawyer gives a good summary of support payments and how to change them during COVID19. If you have questions about the law in British Columbia, contact us: http://bit.ly/ContactConnect #childsupport #spousalsupport #covid19 #familylaw

It's not unusual for courts to penalize a party for not fully disclosing their financial circumstances in a family law case. Alexander Boland writes about a rec...ent case where the court decided the demands for disclosure had gone too far and ordered special costs against the party making the demands. If you have family law questions contact us: http://bit.ly/ConnectKelowna #familylaw

It's time to file our taxes. To help you, here's Leisha Murphy's blog about what legal fees are tax deductible. While the blog was written a year ago it's still true today. #legalfees #familylaw

COVID-19 has had a big effect on portfolios, and could affect the value of other family property like the family home. This Ontario lawyer explains some of the concerns that might arise relating to these falling values. The law in Ontario is not exactly the same as in B.C. but it is still an interesting read (especially when he talks about the date of separation). If you have family law questions contact us: http://bit.ly/ContactConnect #separation #familylaw #familyproperty #propertyvaluation

Separated parents often assume if their child is sad when he or she is being dropped off at the other parent's house, it means the child doesn't want to go. But that's not necessarily the case, says this lawyer. In fact, the child may just be feeling the parent's sadness. For what's normal and abnormal behaviour for a child, check out this video: https://youtu.be/7bG60WzJ8Y4?t=108 If you have family law questions contact us: http://bit.ly/ContactConnect #sharedparenting #childcustody #familylaw

Here's an update on case law regarding child support from our Kelowna colleague Alex Boland. #childsupport #familylaw

Connect Family Law lawyers Leisha Murphy and Alex Boland address some of the most frequently asked questions about the impact of COVID-19 on family law, best practices for helping clients move forward in this uncertain time, and what the future may hold for family law, once life is back to normal in this 90-minute webinar, Thursday May 28, 2020 at 9 am Pacific. #familylaw #familylawyer #covid19

Separation and divorce are painful but they don't have to be ugly, says Connect Family Law's Rebecca Stanley, a mediator and trained collaborative lawyer. If you are going through divorce and need help contact us: http://bit.ly/ContactConnect #separation #divorce #familylaw #collaborativelawyer

An example from Ontario of when a court may alter parenting time due to COVID-19. This case involved a bus driver, who was considered an essential worker. If you have questions about family law or parenting time contact us: http://bit.ly/ContactConnect #familylaw #parentingtime #covid19

Some tough things for parents of adult children to think about when their children ask for financial help. #familylaw #recession #covid19

Thinking of getting married via ZOOM? Here's some things to think about! Have questions? Contact us: http://bit.ly/ContactConnect #marriage #familylaw

This Australian law firm posts facts from cases and asks the reader to decide who should win. Here's one on whether the plaintiff was entitled to part of an inheritance as the de facto partner of the deceased. If you have questions like this, contact us: http://bit.ly/ContactConnect #familylaw

The first substantial changes to Canada's Divorce Act in more than 30 years are slated to come into effect this summer. Connect Family Law's Maninder Sandhu explains some of the changes in Part 2 of her three-part blog on the topic. If you have questions about family law contact us: http://bit.ly/ContactConnect #divorce #familylaw

Family lawyer and mediator, Rebecca Stanley, discusses the broad definition of family violence, why it is relevant to parenting decisions and the criminal and non-criminal options you have if you face family violence.

A common question Connect Family Law's Mahshid Hoseini hears is whether a new partner's financial information matters in the determination of child support. The answer is usually no, but sometimes yes. Read Mahshid's blog below. If you have family law questions contact us: http://bit.ly/CFLContact #childsupport #familylaw #separation http://bit.ly/CFLContact