When a relationship breaks down it affects all concerned, including children, extended family and friends. Timely resolution of parenting issues, financial support arrangements and division of family property can alleviate some of those stresses. Interim agreements can provide financial security while couples work on a relationship or come to terms with its loss. Final separation agreements can be tailored to address individualized needs in areas including parenting plans, financial support, division of family property and estate planning.
19 July 2022
On June 14, 2022, our Partner and leader of our Family Law Group, Laurence Klass, chaired the Family Law 2022 Program hosted by Pacific Business & Law Institute (PBLI). Laurence led the Watson Goepel team, as well as industry experts from Schuman Basran Robin & Bell and North Shore Law, to discuss family matters that…
24 June 2021
In a recent decision, Colucci v Colucci, 2021 SCC 24 (“Colucci”), the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) clarified the appropriate framework for applications made under s. 17 of the federal Divorce Act. Under this section, parties can apply to the court for a retroactive adjustment to child support, or for the cancellation of unpaid child…
16 December 2020
The holidays can be a particularly challenging time for separated parents. Here are a few key tips to help keep the season bright for families. Please contact Laurence Klass of our Family Law Group for more information on co-parenting.
22 September 2020
Payor parents, take note: even where a child has reached the age of majority, or become financially independent and is no longer considered a “child of the marriage”, the door is not closed on child support obligations that may have accrued in the past. A recent Supreme Court ruling means that the door remains open…
