May 13, 2021
A closer look at the Report on Pension Division: Private annuities
This post is part of a series highlighting key recommendations in the Report on Pension Division: A Review of Part 6 of the Family Law Act. For other posts in the series click here. Brief description of the issue When the Family Law Act was enacted, a new provision was added Read more…
April 30, 2021
“The Family Law Act does not adequately provide for polyamorous families in the context of parentage”: BC Supreme Court
In British Columbia Birth Registration No. 2018-XX-XX5815, 2021 BCSC 767, the BC Supreme Court considered the following situation: [8] The petitioners have lived together in a committed polyamorous relationship since 2017. The petitioners are in a relationship known in the polyamory community as a “triad”. As the petitioners explain, to them Read more…
April 29, 2021
A closer look at the Report on Pension Division: Disability benefits
This post is part of a series highlighting key recommendations in the Report on Pension Division: A Review of Part 6 of the Family Law Act. For other posts in the series click here. Brief description of the issue This issue is concerned with the application of section 122 to a Read more…
April 27, 2021
Family Caregiver Month: Are you #Caregiver Aware?
Guest blog post by Family Caregivers of British Columbia May is Family Caregiver Month, an opportunity to join millions across the country to recognize and celebrate the vital role of family and friend caregivers. Their role is significant, giving over 80% of the care when we need it, yet they are Read more…
April 15, 2021
A closer look at the Report on Pension Division: Death of a spouse
This post is part of a series highlighting key recommendations in the Report on Pension Division: A Review of Part 6 of the Family Law Act. For other posts in the series click here. Brief description of the issue Even though general provisions of family law and wills-and-estates law address Read more…