Duncan Allen Law LLP
235 Bastion Street #405 V9R 3A3 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

DAL is thrilled to introduce the newest associate to join our team, Christine.

New post up on the blog: Travelling for Parenting Time During Covid-19

Read Sarah's latest blog post to find out what the courts have to say about children returning to school during the pandemic:

Read Sarah's coverage of the latest family law cases to come out of BC court on our blog! Her most recent article has to do with designating life insurance beneficiaries in separation agreements:

Face masks are mandatory at Duncan Allen Law LLP. Please ensure you’re well before visiting our office. We thank you for your cooperation.

New on the blog: Legal Aid BC now offering mediation services for parents requiring assistance with child support.

A new COVID-19 related parenting case out of Ontario:

Meet Sarah, an articled student and the newest member of our team!

Well that’s a wrap for Laura! This month she rode 382km and raised $6,073 towards the fight against childhood cancer. All funds went to the Sick Kids Foundation. Across the country, over 9 million dollars was raised and more than 4 million km were ridden! #greatcyclechallenge2020 #sickkidsfoundation #ridingtofightkidscancer

This month Laura is riding 250km in support of the Sick Kids Foundation. Sick Kids is a pediatric teaching hospital in Toronto involved in the treatment and research of many childhood diseases, including cancer. Learn more about her ride and watch her chip away at her kilometres here: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/LauraAllen

Time to celebrate our favourite local Nanaimo businesses! This year more than ever feels like a great time to show our appreciation for our neighbours and friends who work so hard to serve us https://nanaimobulletin.secondstreetapp.com/2020-Best-of//

Duncan Allen Law is looking for an associate lawyer to join the team - see our ad below!

Duncan Allen Law has a spot available for one articling student! Click the link to read more.

Today's blog reviews a decision re: co-parenting a child with autism during Covid-19 where there was no existing agreement in place

Another court decision regarding parenting during Covid-19 and whether an issue is considered "urgent"

Frequently Asked Questions: Parenting During COVID-19 Edition

More parenting decisions from the Provincial Court re: Covid-19, this time dealing with one parent's concern about the other parent failing to regularly administer asthma medication to their child during the pandemic:

it is incredibly important that separated parents communicate effectively in co-parenting their children. That communication should not focus on the rights of the parents to see their children, but rather on the rights of their children to have parents that can share important information about the children’s safety and welfare respectfully and effectively.

Are you thinking of buying or selling your house? Read our interview with realtor Mark Koch to learn more about the housing market in the age of Covid-19:

Great video on Covid-19 and family law from JP Boyd!

In a new BC court case, a healthcare worker was told that their parenting time SHOULD continue during the Covid-19 crisis. Read more here:

The courts are starting to make decisions re: shared-parenting issues related to Covid-19. More on the blog:

Mediation is a fast, cost-effective way of resolving family law matters, and our own Laura Allen is an accredited Family Law Mediator! Read more below to find out about the process, or call our office to schedule a free 15 minute consult.

Just because the courts are closed, doesn't mean your family law issue doesn't need to be handled ASAP - read our latest blog for some ideas!

UPDATED NOTICE TO CLIENTS: REDUCED OFFICE HOURS

A notice to our clients re: COVID-19

Now Hiring: Family Law Lawyer. Please share with anyone who might be interested!

Contact us for a consultation if you have questions regarding child support - ongoing or retroactive.

Due to snow and driving conditions, our office will be closed today (Wednesday, January 15). Stay safe out there!

New post up on the blog! Our associate Monica gives a rundown of paying for childcare after separation.