Child support doesn't always end when a child turns 19 in British Columbia—the age of majority. For many families, questions arise around ongoing support when adult children pursue post-secondary education.

The new amendments to the Family Law Act (the “FLA”) address aspects of property division, the division of pensions, and the ownership and possession of family animals. Most of these have already taken effect. The amendments addressing family animals took effect on January 15, 2024. In many households, pets are considered important members of the family. Thus, when couples separate, a common question raised is: “What do we do about the family pet? Within the Courts, family pe

Marriage-like relationships can be difficult to define as these relationships vary and can be structured in different ways. There is no...