“JCC” stands for Judicial Case Conference. The Rules of the BC Supreme Court requires a JCC be held at the start of any family law action. A JCC is a private, informal hearing with a Judge to discuss the issues, problems and possible solutions facing a separating couple. The meeting typically is for one hour…. Continue Reading »
Separation is the most difficult time of anyone’s life. Do not make decisions based on the strong emotions you are feeling. Bad decision making will make things worse and cost you a lot of money. Take these steps to save money: Gather your important papers – your income tax returns, will, bank records, mortgage documents,… Continue Reading »
Whether married or not, separations can be scary. We all hope for the best, but four out of ten marriages end in divorce. But worst of all is that people often don’t know the basic rules that apply to them. A lack of good information, abundance of misinformation, and challenge of separating serious emotional change… Continue Reading »
A complex divorce deals with family businesses, professional practices, large estates and valuation issues. These cases have multiple layers, interconnected issues and more challenges for both spouses. Tax consequences are important considerations in these types of situations and play a large role in solving the complex divorce. Complex divorces require sophisticated legal knowledge and experience. … Continue Reading »
Susy Alexandre posted the biggest issues in Canadian Marriages: Lack of / poor communication Lack of romance Wedding hangover Having a hard time with imperfection Many stages to a marriage Giving in to those bad days Letting marriage get stale Loss of self Lack of long term intention and actions to show that your partner… Continue Reading »
