At Heinrichs Richards, we regularly negotiate and conclude separation agreements for our clients. Parties cannot take the provisions of these agreements lightly. When you reach an agreement with your ex-spouse, you had best stick to it. That’s what the [...read full post]
Categorized: Agreements, Case Analysis, Procedure.
At Heinrichs Richards, we are often asked to seek a determination that the spouses in a marriage have no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. Normally, this is not a particularly contentious issue. However, there are circumstances in which a declaration such [...read full post]
Categorized: Case Analysis, Divorce, Family Court, Procedure.
In the recently decided case of Newton v. Luettger, 2011 BCSC 995, the court made an observation which, while simple, is also far reaching in its effects. The case involved a 2005 trial custody order which provided that the [...read full post]
Categorized: Case Analysis.
During the course of your matrimonial file you will be asked by your lawyer to produce a number of documents. These will include personal documents relating to your finances, including but not limited to bank account statements, credit card statements [...read full post]
Categorized: Uncategorised.
What happens on interim custody applications when there is no existing court order? In granting an interim order for custody, the court is obliged to consider the status quo. Preservation of the status quo pending trial is generally considered to [...read full post]
Categorized: Custody and Access.