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April 1st 2026 Brittney Menzel It may be surprising to find out that parties do not have to agree that they are separating for separation to occur. In other words, if you decide to separate from your spouse, you do not need their permission. In order to establish that a separation has occurred, one spouse must communicate their intention to separate to the other spouse and then act on that intention. For example, telling your spouse that the relationship is over and then perf

Brittney Menzel March 12th 2026 The income of the spouses involved in a family law matter is often a highly contested issue and rightfully so. Income plays a central role in determining the dollar amount of child and spousal support, as well as the proportion that each party is required to contribute to section 7 expenses, or what is also known as special and extraordinary expenses. The starting point for determining income is to review line 15000 of the spouse’s T1 Income Ta

A Glimpse Into Property Division and BC Family Law Brittney Menzel February 20th 2026 Property division post-separation can be daunting but ultimately depends on how the property is characterized. The categories are as follows: 1. Family property 2. Excluded property 3. Separate property Family Property Family property includes property that was acquired during a marriage or marriage-like relationship and that is owned by at least one spouse at the date

Brittney Menzel, Family Law Litigator February 13th 2026 Spousal support is a common issue that arises when parties separate in British Columbia. Although common, it is important to note that spousal support is not an automatic right, meaning it is not automatically granted to a spouse upon separation. Rather, it is necessary to first establish that you are entitled to spousal support in British Columbia. If entitlement is established, the other party has a duty to pay spous