For many of our clients, having businesses and other property in our parts of the world was a normal part of their lives. Managing these overseas businesses and properties never seemed too complex and troublesome. It was accepted as their “normal”. But when these individuals have a looming separation or divorce, it soon becomes clear that their separation or divorce will be quickly complicated by the possible division of these overseas businesses and properties.
What can you do to get full disclosure or prevent dissipation of these overseas assets, when you are the party making a claim to them?
What can you do to prevent your spouse from threatening the normal operation of your overseas business?
What can you do when you dispute BC’s jurisdiction to make a determination over property division, spousal support, parenting arrangements, child support, or any other issues pertaining to your separation or divorce?
These are all very important questions to consider, and unfortunately, when you have multiple jurisdictions relevant to your separation or divorce, matters can become quite complex.
Clea Amundsen and Jeri Chow recently presented on “Dealing with International Assets” at the conference “Grey Divorce and Planning for the Future” hosted by the Pacific Business & Law Institute. If you have any questions about how to deal with international assets or any other matter relating to an international aspect of your separation or divorce, please don’t hesitate to get in-touch with our team to discuss your rights and entitlements, and issues that you should act quickly on.
Queer Separation in British ColumbiaUnder British Columbia’s Family Law Act (“FLA”) (and the Divorce Act), Queer couples enjoy the same legal rights as heterosexual couples. This means that the processes for separation, including obtaining orders or agreements on parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support, property division, and divorce, are the same for all families in British Columbia.
Pets under the Family Law ActOn January 24, 2024, amendments (changes) were made to the Family Law Act (FLA) to reflect the long-held sentiment that pets are members of the family. It is no wonder why animals can become part of the dispute during a separation; the prospect of a person being separated from their pet can cause fear and distress for individuals.
Red Dress DayOn May 5, 2024, BC observed Red Dress Day in honour of the Murdered Missing Indigenous Women (“MMIW”) also referred to by many as “Stolen Sisters”. For many, this day of observance can be painful for loved ones of a Stolen Sister as many of these cases (reported and unreported) are left without answers.