SCP News

BC Divorce Changes

Administrator — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:47:32 +0000

March 18, 2013: Changes to the Provincial Court (Family) Rules come into effect today, to bring it into conformity with the Family Law Act, which replaces the previous Family Relations Act today. There are also some changes to Rule 21 (Parenting After Separation Program).

Living Together Laws Changing in BC

Administrator — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:18:04 +0000

Living together without marrying in British Columbia is going to become a lot more complicated on March 18, 2013. The BC Government will put into effect a new version of the Family Law Act on that day, changing what living together has meant in law for the past 35 years.

Financial Planning for Older Couples

Administrator — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:40:54 +0000

When you are retired, but still have your physical and mental health, you should take a fresh look at your financial plans, your estate plan and will, and how you and your spouse communicate. Health changes can be sudden in one's later years, and in bad cases can have a very negative impact on your ability to think through and deal with issues.

Your Digital Legacy

Administrator — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:00:00 +0000

As our world becomes increasingly digital, it is worth taking a fresh look at the possible consequences of the changes we are witnessing and participating in. As I grow older, I become more aware of the question, "What happens to all this when I die?"

Divorce and Social Media

Administrator — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:32:09 +0000

Just a few years ago, newspaper headlines were talking about how "virtual worlds" such as Second Life were being cited in divorce actions. Those articles have gone away, but new ones have arrived with different social sites and surprising statisics.