In June, 2013, the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (“FHA”) was assented to, and as at December 16, 2013 the ability of First Nations to pass legislation to deal with the division of property on [...read full post]
In the new Family Law Act, the legislature has provided an expansive definition of “family violence” which includes, amongst other things:
1 (d) psychological or emotional abuse of a family member, including
(i) intimidation, harassment, coercion or threats, including [...read full post]
Kevin Heinrichs of Heinrichs Richards was featured in a recent article in the Vancouver Province by Stephanie Ip and Keith Fraser regarding same sex divorce in British Columbia. With the advent of the Civil Marriage of Non-Residents Act, same [...read full post]
It is important to understand that once someone declares bankruptcy, all his or her rights to bring on claims in court with regard to property vest in the Trustee of that bankruptcy. Section 30(1)(d) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, [...read full post]
On August 16, 2013, the Canadian Government announced that the Civil Marriage of Non-Residents Act has been brought into force. The new Act allows same-sex couples who live outside of British Columbia to apply for divorce in the British Columbia [...read full post]
