In British Columbia, ensuring that children receive the financial support they are entitled to is a critical aspect of family law. When a parent fails to meet their child support obligations, there are several mechanisms in place to enforce these payments and uphold the best interests of the child. Legal Framework for Child Support Child…
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Bill S – 211 introduced in March 2023 and passed on May 11, 2023, as Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act is a new legislation that aims to address the issues of forced labour and child labour in Canadian supply chains. It marks an important milestone in Canada’s commitment…
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Introduction Marriage fraud in Canadian immigration occurs when an individual enters into a marriage or common-law relationship primarily to gain immigration status rather than to build a genuine partnership. This fraudulent activity is a serious concern for Canadian immigration authorities and can lead to significant legal consequences, including deportation, legal penalties, and financial liability for…
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Introduction Determining a child’s legal parentage is a fundamental issue in family law, affecting matters such as custody, support, inheritance, and identity. In British Columbia, the Family Law Act (FLA), SBC 2011, c. 25, provides a legal framework for parentage determination, ensuring clarity for families, particularly in cases involving assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and paternity disputes.…
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Introduction Child support is a fundamental legal and financial obligation in British Columbia, ensuring that children receive the support they are entitled to under the Family Law Act (FLA) and Federal Child Support Guidelines (FCSG). The courts prioritize the best interests of the child when determining how support should be paid. While periodic monthly payments…