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Page 1: Syllabus Family Law (British Columbiadocs.flsc.ca/NCASyllabusFamilyLawBCJan2016v3.pdfWorld Exchange Plaza 1810 (British Columbia Candidates are advised that the syllabus may be updated

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(British Columbia

Candidates are advised that the syllabus may be updated from

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Tel: (613) 236

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British Columbia

(revised

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Candidates are most current syllabus available.

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British Columbia

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responsible for obtaining the

most current syllabus available.

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Family Law

British Columbia

January 2016

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responsible for obtaining themost current syllabus available.

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7233 www.flsc.ca

Family Law

British Columbia

6)

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responsible for obtaining the most current syllabus available.

British Columbia)

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NOTEread the cases in the syllabus in addition to the latest COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will review fundamental principles of family law. Significant emphasis will be placed on the economic and parenting consequences of family breakdown and divorce. This course will not deal with the specialized topic of child protection. Contemporary issues such as family violence, rights of unmarried cohabitants, domestic contracts, and alternative dispute restriction processes will be addressed. The primary sources of family law in Canada are provincial and territorial statutes. Provincial and territorial legislation in Canada differs widely in content. This course will focus, therefore, on federal divorce legislation and British Columbia statutlaw. Crossmultiplicity and lack of uniformity. The objectives of this course are as follows:

NOTE: Family Law is an evolving subject that makes it imperative that examination candidates read the cases in the syllabus in addition to the latest COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will review fundamental principles of family law. Significant emphasis will be placed on the economic and parenting consequences of family breakdown and divorce. This course will not deal with the specialized topic of child protection. Contemporary issues such as family violence, rights of unmarried cohabitants, domestic contracts, and alternative dispute restriction processes will be addressed. The primary sources of family law in Canada are provincial and territorial statutes. Provincial and territorial legislation in Canada differs widely in content. This course will focus, therefore, on federal divorce legislation and British Columbia statutlaw. Cross-references to statutes in other provinces and territories are not feasible because of their multiplicity and lack of uniformity. The objectives of this course are as follows: to provide an overview of family law with particular emphasis on t

consequences of family breakdown and divorce to analyse contemporary issues in family law to develop legal skills in dealing with family disputes to identify the special nature of family disputes and innovative approaches to

as mediation, arbitration and custody assessments.

: Family Law is an evolving subject that makes it imperative that examination candidates read the cases in the syllabus in addition to the latest

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will review fundamental principles of family law. Significant emphasis will be placed on the economic and parenting consequences of family breakdown and divorce. This course will not deal with the specialized topic of child protection. Contemporary issues such as family violence, rights of unmarried cohabitants, domestic contracts, and alternative dispute restriction processes will be

The primary sources of family law in Canada are provincial and territorial statutes. Provincial and territorial legislation in Canada differs widely in content. This course will focus, therefore, on federal divorce legislation and British Columbia statut

references to statutes in other provinces and territories are not feasible because of their multiplicity and lack of uniformity.

The objectives of this course are as follows:

to provide an overview of family law with particular emphasis on tconsequences of family breakdown and divorce

to analyse contemporary issues in family law

to develop legal skills in dealing with family disputes

identify the special nature of family disputes and innovative approaches to as mediation, arbitration and custody assessments.

: Family Law is an evolving subject that makes it imperative that examination candidates read the cases in the syllabus in addition to the latest

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will review fundamental principles of family law. Significant emphasis will be placed on the economic and parenting consequences of family breakdown and divorce. This course will not deal with the specialized topic of child protection. Contemporary issues such as family violence, rights of unmarried cohabitants, domestic contracts, and alternative dispute restriction processes will be

The primary sources of family law in Canada are provincial and territorial statutes. Provincial and territorial legislation in Canada differs widely in content. This course will focus, therefore, on federal divorce legislation and British Columbia statut

references to statutes in other provinces and territories are not feasible because of their multiplicity and lack of uniformity.

The objectives of this course are as follows:

to provide an overview of family law with particular emphasis on tconsequences of family breakdown and divorce

to analyse contemporary issues in family law

to develop legal skills in dealing with family disputes

identify the special nature of family disputes and innovative approaches to as mediation, arbitration and custody assessments.

: Family Law is an evolving subject that makes it imperative that examination candidates read the cases in the syllabus in addition to the latest

This course will review fundamental principles of family law. Significant emphasis will be placed on the economic and parenting consequences of family breakdown and divorce. This course will not deal with the specialized topic of child protection. Contemporary issues such as family violence, rights of unmarried cohabitants, domestic contracts, and alternative dispute restriction processes will be

The primary sources of family law in Canada are provincial and territorial statutes. Provincial and territorial legislation in Canada differs widely in content. This course will focus, therefore, on federal divorce legislation and British Columbia statut

references to statutes in other provinces and territories are not feasible because of their

The objectives of this course are as follows:

to provide an overview of family law with particular emphasis on tconsequences of family breakdown and divorce

to analyse contemporary issues in family law

to develop legal skills in dealing with family disputes

identify the special nature of family disputes and innovative approaches to as mediation, arbitration and custody assessments.

Family Law (

2

: Family Law is an evolving subject that makes it imperative that examination candidates read the cases in the syllabus in addition to the latest editions of relevant texts.

This course will review fundamental principles of family law. Significant emphasis will be placed on the economic and parenting consequences of family breakdown and divorce. This course will not deal with the specialized topic of child protection. Contemporary issues such as family violence, rights of unmarried cohabitants, domestic contracts, and alternative dispute restriction processes will be

The primary sources of family law in Canada are found in the federal provincial and territorial statutes. Provincial and territorial legislation in Canada differs widely in content. This course will focus, therefore, on federal divorce legislation and British Columbia statut

references to statutes in other provinces and territories are not feasible because of their

to provide an overview of family law with particular emphasis on tconsequences of family breakdown and divorce

to analyse contemporary issues in family law

to develop legal skills in dealing with family disputes

identify the special nature of family disputes and innovative approaches to as mediation, arbitration and custody assessments.

Family Law (

: Family Law is an evolving subject that makes it imperative that examination candidates editions of relevant texts.

This course will review fundamental principles of family law. Significant emphasis will be placed on the economic and parenting consequences of family breakdown and divorce. This course will not deal with the specialized topic of child protection. Contemporary issues such as family violence, rights of unmarried cohabitants, domestic contracts, and alternative dispute restriction processes will be

found in the federal Divorce Actprovincial and territorial statutes. Provincial and territorial legislation in Canada differs widely in content. This course will focus, therefore, on federal divorce legislation and British Columbia statut

references to statutes in other provinces and territories are not feasible because of their

to provide an overview of family law with particular emphasis on the economic and parenting

identify the special nature of family disputes and innovative approaches to

Family Law (B.C.

: Family Law is an evolving subject that makes it imperative that examination candidates editions of relevant texts.

This course will review fundamental principles of family law. Significant emphasis will be placed on the economic and parenting consequences of family breakdown and divorce. This course will not deal with the specialized topic of child protection. Contemporary issues such as family violence, rights of unmarried cohabitants, domestic contracts, and alternative dispute restriction processes will be

Divorce Act and in diverse provincial and territorial statutes. Provincial and territorial legislation in Canada differs widely in content. This course will focus, therefore, on federal divorce legislation and British Columbia statut

references to statutes in other provinces and territories are not feasible because of their

he economic and parenting

identify the special nature of family disputes and innovative approaches to their resolution, such

B.C.)

: Family Law is an evolving subject that makes it imperative that examination candidates editions of relevant texts.

This course will review fundamental principles of family law. Significant emphasis will be placed on the economic and parenting consequences of family breakdown and divorce. This course will not deal with the specialized topic of child protection. Contemporary issues such as family violence, rights of unmarried cohabitants, domestic contracts, and alternative dispute restriction processes will be

and in diverse provincial and territorial statutes. Provincial and territorial legislation in Canada differs widely in content. This course will focus, therefore, on federal divorce legislation and British Columbia statut

references to statutes in other provinces and territories are not feasible because of their

he economic and parenting

their resolution, such

: Family Law is an evolving subject that makes it imperative that examination candidates

This course will review fundamental principles of family law. Significant emphasis will be placed on the economic and parenting consequences of family breakdown and divorce. This course will not deal with the specialized topic of child protection. Contemporary issues such as family violence, rights of unmarried cohabitants, domestic contracts, and alternative dispute restriction processes will be

and in diverse provincial and territorial statutes. Provincial and territorial legislation in Canada differs widely in content. This course will focus, therefore, on federal divorce legislation and British Columbia statute

references to statutes in other provinces and territories are not feasible because of their

he economic and parenting

their resolution, such

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PRIMARY TEXT AND STATUTES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. REFERENCE MATERIALS Payne and Payne, EXAMINATION The examination is a threeexamination room.must know their material before the examination is held. There will not be time during the examination for students to search for solutions in areas with which they are not already familiar

PRIMARY TEXT AND STATUTES 1. Payne and Payne, 2. The Honorable Justice Carol Practice 3. Divorce Act 4. Federal Child Support 5. Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines 6. Family Law Act 7. Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act REFERENCE MATERIALS Payne and Payne, EXAMINATION The examination is a threeexamination room.must know their material before the examination is held. There will not be time during the examination for students to search for solutions in areas with which they are not already familiar

PRIMARY TEXT AND STATUTES

Payne and Payne,

The Honorable Justice CarolPractice, 2016 Edition, LexisNexis Canada.

Divorce Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.), as amended.

Federal Child Support

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

Family Law Act, S.B.C. 2011, c. 25.

Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Payne and Payne, Child Support Guidelines in Canada,

EXAMINATION

The examination is a threeexamination room. Students who are unfamiliar must know their material before the examination is held. There will not be time during the examination for students to search for solutions in areas with which they are not already familiar

PRIMARY TEXT AND STATUTES

Payne and Payne, Canadian Family Law

The Honorable Justice Carol, 2016 Edition, LexisNexis Canada.

, R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.), as amended.

Federal Child Support Guidelines

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

, S.B.C. 2011, c. 25.

Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Child Support Guidelines in Canada,

The examination is a three-hour openStudents who are unfamiliar

must know their material before the examination is held. There will not be time during the examination for students to search for solutions in areas with which they are not already familiar

PRIMARY TEXT AND STATUTES

Canadian Family Law

The Honorable Justice Carol Huddart and Trudi L. Brown, Q.C., , 2016 Edition, LexisNexis Canada.

, R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.), as amended.

Guidelines, SOR/97

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (Department of Justice, Canada, July 2008)

, S.B.C. 2011, c. 25.

Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 29

Child Support Guidelines in Canada,

hour open-book exam. Students may take any material they wish into the Students who are unfamiliar

must know their material before the examination is held. There will not be time during the examination for students to search for solutions in areas with which they are not already familiar

3

Canadian Family Law, 6th ed., 2015, Irwin Law, (hereinafter Payne, C.F.L.)

and Trudi L. Brown, Q.C., , 2016 Edition, LexisNexis Canada.

, R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.), as amended.

, SOR/97-175, 8 April, 1997, as amended.

(Department of Justice, Canada, July 2008)

, S.B.C. 2002, c. 29

Child Support Guidelines in Canada, 2015

book exam. Students may take any material they wish into the Students who are unfamiliar with open-book examinations are advised that they

must know their material before the examination is held. There will not be time during the examination for students to search for solutions in areas with which they are not already familiar

, 6th ed., 2015, Irwin Law, (hereinafter Payne, C.F.L.)

and Trudi L. Brown, Q.C.,

, R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.), as amended.

175, 8 April, 1997, as amended.

(Department of Justice, Canada, July 2008)

, S.B.C. 2002, c. 29

2015, Irwin Law

book exam. Students may take any material they wish into the book examinations are advised that they

must know their material before the examination is held. There will not be time during the examination for students to search for solutions in areas with which they are not already familiar

, 6th ed., 2015, Irwin Law, (hereinafter Payne, C.F.L.)

and Trudi L. Brown, Q.C., British Columbia Family Law

175, 8 April, 1997, as amended.

(Department of Justice, Canada, July 2008)

, Irwin Law

book exam. Students may take any material they wish into the book examinations are advised that they

must know their material before the examination is held. There will not be time during the examination for students to search for solutions in areas with which they are not already familiar

, 6th ed., 2015, Irwin Law, (hereinafter Payne, C.F.L.)

British Columbia Family Law

175, 8 April, 1997, as amended.

(Department of Justice, Canada, July 2008)

book exam. Students may take any material they wish into the book examinations are advised that they

must know their material before the examination is held. There will not be time during the examination for students to search for solutions in areas with which they are not already familiar.

, 6th ed., 2015, Irwin Law, (hereinafter Payne, C.F.L.)

British Columbia Family Law

book exam. Students may take any material they wish into the book examinations are advised that they

must know their material before the examination is held. There will not be time during the examination

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COURSE CON I

I

COURSE CON I INTRODUCTION

1.

2.

3.

4.

II FAMILY VIOLENCE

COURSE CONTENT

INTRODUCTION

Definition of Marriage and Family

Reference re Same Civil Marriage Act Civil Marriage of Non M. v. H., [1999] 2 S.C.R. 3 Québec (Attorney Jackson v. Zaruba,

Kerr v. Baranow

Family Law Act

Constitutional Framework

Payne, C.F.L., 10

Fragmentation of Judicial Jurisdiction

Payne, C.F.L., 12

Formation and Annulment of Marriage

Payne, C.F.L., 14

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Payne, C.F.L., 90 Canadian Foundation for [2004] 1 S.C.R. 76

INTRODUCTION

Definition of Marriage and Family

Reference re Same-Sex Marriage

Civil Marriage Act, S.C. 2005, c. 33

Civil Marriage of Non

, [1999] 2 S.C.R. 3

Québec (Attorney General) v. A

Jackson v. Zaruba, 2013 BCCA 81, [2013] B.C.J. No. 545 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Kerr v. Baranow and

Family Law Act, ss.1 and 3

Constitutional Framework

Payne, C.F.L., 10-11

Fragmentation of Judicial Jurisdiction

Payne, C.F.L., 12-13

Formation and Annulment of Marriage

Payne, C.F.L., 14-37

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Payne, C.F.L., 90-129

Canadian Foundation for [2004] 1 S.C.R. 76

Definition of Marriage and Family

Sex Marriage

, S.C. 2005, c. 33

Civil Marriage of Non-Residents Act,

, [1999] 2 S.C.R. 3

General) v. A.

2013 BCCA 81, [2013] B.C.J. No. 545 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

and Vanasse v. Seguin

, ss.1 and 3

Constitutional Framework

11

Fragmentation of Judicial Jurisdiction

13

Formation and Annulment of Marriage

37

129

Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada (Attorney

4

Definition of Marriage and Family

Sex Marriage, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698

, S.C. 2005, c. 33

Residents Act, S.C. 2013, c. 32

, 2013 SCC 5, [2013] S.C.J. No. 5 (Quicklaw)

2013 BCCA 81, [2013] B.C.J. No. 545 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Vanasse v. Seguin, [2011] 1 S.C.R. 269

Fragmentation of Judicial Jurisdiction

Formation and Annulment of Marriage

Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada (Attorney

, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698

S.C. 2013, c. 32

, 2013 SCC 5, [2013] S.C.J. No. 5 (Quicklaw)

2013 BCCA 81, [2013] B.C.J. No. 545 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

[2011] 1 S.C.R. 269

Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada (Attorney

, 2013 SCC 5, [2013] S.C.J. No. 5 (Quicklaw)

2013 BCCA 81, [2013] B.C.J. No. 545 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

[2011] 1 S.C.R. 269

Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada (Attorney

, 2013 SCC 5, [2013] S.C.J. No. 5 (Quicklaw)

2013 BCCA 81, [2013] B.C.J. No. 545 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada (Attorney-General

General),

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III

III DIVORCE

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

DIVORCE (INCLUDING COROLLARY PROCEEDINGS FOR SUPPORT AND CUSTODY)

Emotional Dynamics of Marriage Breakdown; Dispute Resolution Processes

Divorce Ac Family Law Act Payne C.F.L., 130

Jurisdiction

Divorce Act Payne, C.F.L., 174 L.R.V. v. A.A.V. (Virani v. reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610 (Quicklaw), 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (B.C.C.A.)

Marriage Breakdown as Ground for Divorce

Divorce Act Payne, C.F.L., 191

Bars to Divorce

Divorce Act, s. 11 Payne, C.F.L., 204 Bruker v. Marcovitz,

Effective Date and Effect of Divorce

Divorce Act, Payne, C.F.L., 186

(INCLUDING COROLLARY PROCEEDINGS FOR SUPPORT AND CUSTODY)

Emotional Dynamics of Marriage Breakdown; Dispute Resolution Processes

Divorce Act, ss. 9 and 10 Family Law Act, Part 2, Resolution of Family Disputes

Payne C.F.L., 130-172

Jurisdiction

Divorce Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.) ss. 3

Payne, C.F.L., 174-185

L.R.V. v. A.A.V. (Virani v. reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610 (Quicklaw), 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (B.C.C.A.)

Marriage Breakdown as Ground for Divorce

Divorce Act, s. 8

Payne, C.F.L., 191-204

Bars to Divorce

Divorce Act, s. 11

Payne, C.F.L., 204-215

Bruker v. Marcovitz,

Effective Date and Effect of Divorce

Divorce Act, ss. 12, 13 and 14

Payne, C.F.L., 186-188

(INCLUDING COROLLARY PROCEEDINGS FOR SUPPORT AND CUSTODY)

Emotional Dynamics of Marriage Breakdown; Dispute Resolution Processes

t, ss. 9 and 10

, Part 2, Resolution of Family Disputes

172

, R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.) ss. 3

185

L.R.V. v. A.A.V. (Virani v. Virani)reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610 (Quicklaw), 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (B.C.C.A.)

Marriage Breakdown as Ground for Divorce

204

215

Bruker v. Marcovitz, [2007] 3 S.C.R. 607

Effective Date and Effect of Divorce

ss. 12, 13 and 14

188

5

(INCLUDING COROLLARY PROCEEDINGS FOR SUPPORT AND CUSTODY)

Emotional Dynamics of Marriage Breakdown; Dispute Resolution Processes

, Part 2, Resolution of Family Disputes

, R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.) ss. 3

Virani), [2006] B.C.J. No. 264 (Quicklaw) (C.A.), supp. reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610 (Quicklaw), 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (B.C.C.A.)

Marriage Breakdown as Ground for Divorce

[2007] 3 S.C.R. 607

Effective Date and Effect of Divorce

(INCLUDING COROLLARY PROCEEDINGS FOR SUPPORT AND CUSTODY)

Emotional Dynamics of Marriage Breakdown; Dispute Resolution Processes

, Part 2, Resolution of Family Disputes

, R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.) ss. 3-7, as amended by S.C. 1993, c. 8, s. 4

[2006] B.C.J. No. 264 (Quicklaw) (C.A.), supp. reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610 (Quicklaw), 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (B.C.C.A.)

Marriage Breakdown as Ground for Divorce

(INCLUDING COROLLARY PROCEEDINGS FOR SUPPORT AND CUSTODY)

Emotional Dynamics of Marriage Breakdown; Dispute Resolution Processes

7, as amended by S.C. 1993, c. 8, s. 4

[2006] B.C.J. No. 264 (Quicklaw) (C.A.), supp. reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610 (Quicklaw), 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (B.C.C.A.)

(INCLUDING COROLLARY PROCEEDINGS FOR SUPPORT AND CUSTODY)

Emotional Dynamics of Marriage Breakdown; Dispute Resolution Processes

7, as amended by S.C. 1993, c. 8, s. 4

[2006] B.C.J. No. 264 (Quicklaw) (C.A.), supp. reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610 (Quicklaw), 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (B.C.C.A.)

(INCLUDING COROLLARY PROCEEDINGS FOR SUPPORT AND CUSTODY)

Emotional Dynamics of Marriage Breakdown; Dispute Resolution Processes

7, as amended by S.C. 1993, c. 8, s. 4

[2006] B.C.J. No. 264 (Quicklaw) (C.A.), supp. reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610 (Quicklaw), 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (B.C.C.A.)

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6. Recognition of Foreign Divorces

Divorce Act Payne, C.F.L., L.R.V. v. A.A.V. (Virani v. Virani),B.C.J. No. 1610, 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (C.A.) R.N.S. v. K.S.,

7. Interim Support Orders

Divorce Act, Payne, C.F.L., 218

8. Child Support Orders

Divorce Act Federal Child Support Guidelines Payne, C.F.L., 370 Chartier v. H.(U.V.) v. H.(M.W.), W.P.N. v. B.J.N De Beck v. De Beck Francis v. Baker Contino v. Leonelli Maultsaid v. Blair, Kowalewich v. Kowalewich D.B.S. v. S.R.G., L.J.W. v. T.A.R., Henry v. Henry, Hiemstra v. Hiemstra231

Recognition of Foreign Divorces

Divorce Act, s. 22 Payne, C.F.L., L.R.V. v. A.A.V. (Virani v. Virani),B.C.J. No. 1610, 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (C.A.) R.N.S. v. K.S.,

Interim Support Orders

Divorce Act, Payne, C.F.L., 218

Child Support Orders

Divorce Act, ss. 15.1 and 15.3 Federal Child Support Guidelines Payne, C.F.L., 370 Chartier v. Chartier H.(U.V.) v. H.(M.W.), W.P.N. v. B.J.N De Beck v. De Beck Francis v. Baker Contino v. Leonelli Maultsaid v. Blair, Kowalewich v. Kowalewich D.B.S. v. S.R.G., L.J.W. v. T.A.R., Henry v. Henry, Hiemstra v. Hiemstra231

Recognition of Foreign Divorces

, s. 22

Payne, C.F.L., 188-190

L.R.V. v. A.A.V. (Virani v. Virani),B.C.J. No. 1610, 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (C.A.)

R.N.S. v. K.S., 2013 BCCA 406

Interim Support Orders

subs. 15.1(2) and 15.2(2)

Payne, C.F.L., 218-224 and 487

Child Support Orders

, ss. 15.1 and 15.3

Federal Child Support Guidelines

Payne, C.F.L., 370-503 and 603

Chartier, [1999] 1 S.C.R. 242

H.(U.V.) v. H.(M.W.), [2008] B.C.J. No. 717 (Quicklaw), 59 R.F.L. (6th) 25 (C.A.) W.P.N. v. B.J.N., [2005] B.C.J. No. 12 (Quicklaw), 36 B.C.L.R. (4th) 330 (C.A.)

De Beck v. De Beck, 2012 BCCA 465, [2012] B.C.J. No. 2414

Francis v. Baker, [1999] 3 S.C.R. 250

Contino v. Leonelli-Contino, Maultsaid v. Blair, [2009] B.C.J. No. 467 (Quicklaw), 267 B.C.A.C. 139 (C.A.)

Kowalewich v. Kowalewich

D.B.S. v. S.R.G., L.J.W. v. T.A.R., Henry v. Henry, Hiemstra v. Hiemstra

Recognition of Foreign Divorces

L.R.V. v. A.A.V. (Virani v. Virani), [2006] B.C.J. No. 264, supp. reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610, 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (C.A.)

2013 BCCA 406

Interim Support Orders

subs. 15.1(2) and 15.2(2)

224 and 487-488

, ss. 15.1 and 15.3

Federal Child Support Guidelines, SOR/97

503 and 603-605

, [1999] 1 S.C.R. 242

[2008] B.C.J. No. 717 (Quicklaw), 59 R.F.L. (6th) 25 (C.A.)

., [2005] B.C.J. No. 12 (Quicklaw), 36 B.C.L.R. (4th) 330 (C.A.)

, 2012 BCCA 465, [2012] B.C.J. No. 2414

, [1999] 3 S.C.R. 250

Contino, [2005] 3 S.C.R. 217

[2009] B.C.J. No. 467 (Quicklaw), 267 B.C.A.C. 139 (C.A.)

Kowalewich v. Kowalewich, [2001] B.C.J. No. 1406 (Quicklaw), 19

D.B.S. v. S.R.G., L.J.W. v. T.A.R., Henry v. Henry, Hiemstra v. Hiemstra

6

[2006] B.C.J. No. 264, supp. reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610, 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (C.A.)

subs. 15.1(2) and 15.2(2)

488

SOR/97-175, 8 April, 1997

605

, [1999] 1 S.C.R. 242

[2008] B.C.J. No. 717 (Quicklaw), 59 R.F.L. (6th) 25 (C.A.)

., [2005] B.C.J. No. 12 (Quicklaw), 36 B.C.L.R. (4th) 330 (C.A.)

, 2012 BCCA 465, [2012] B.C.J. No. 2414

, [1999] 3 S.C.R. 250

[2005] 3 S.C.R. 217

[2009] B.C.J. No. 467 (Quicklaw), 267 B.C.A.C. 139 (C.A.)

, [2001] B.C.J. No. 1406 (Quicklaw), 19

D.B.S. v. S.R.G., L.J.W. v. T.A.R., Henry v. Henry, Hiemstra v. Hiemstra

[2006] B.C.J. No. 264, supp. reasons, [2006] B.C.J. No. 1610, 264 D.L.R. (4th) 524 and 532 (C.A.)

175, 8 April, 1997

[2008] B.C.J. No. 717 (Quicklaw), 59 R.F.L. (6th) 25 (C.A.)

., [2005] B.C.J. No. 12 (Quicklaw), 36 B.C.L.R. (4th) 330 (C.A.)

, 2012 BCCA 465, [2012] B.C.J. No. 2414

[2005] 3 S.C.R. 217

[2009] B.C.J. No. 467 (Quicklaw), 267 B.C.A.C. 139 (C.A.)

, [2001] B.C.J. No. 1406 (Quicklaw), 19

D.B.S. v. S.R.G., L.J.W. v. T.A.R., Henry v. Henry, Hiemstra v. Hiemstra

[2006] B.C.J. No. 264, supp. reasons, [2006]

175, 8 April, 1997 as amended

[2008] B.C.J. No. 717 (Quicklaw), 59 R.F.L. (6th) 25 (C.A.)

., [2005] B.C.J. No. 12 (Quicklaw), 36 B.C.L.R. (4th) 330 (C.A.)

, 2012 BCCA 465, [2012] B.C.J. No. 2414 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

[2009] B.C.J. No. 467 (Quicklaw), 267 B.C.A.C. 139 (C.A.)

, [2001] B.C.J. No. 1406 (Quicklaw), 19 R.F.L.(5th) 330 (C.A.)

D.B.S. v. S.R.G., L.J.W. v. T.A.R., Henry v. Henry, Hiemstra v. Hiemstra

[2006] B.C.J. No. 264, supp. reasons, [2006]

as amended

[2008] B.C.J. No. 717 (Quicklaw), 59 R.F.L. (6th) 25 (C.A.)

., [2005] B.C.J. No. 12 (Quicklaw), 36 B.C.L.R. (4th) 330 (C.A.)

(C.A.) (Quicklaw)

[2009] B.C.J. No. 467 (Quicklaw), 267 B.C.A.C. 139 (C.A.)

R.F.L.(5th) 330 (C.A.)

D.B.S. v. S.R.G., L.J.W. v. T.A.R., Henry v. Henry, Hiemstra v. Hiemstra, [2006] 2 S.C.R.

[2006] B.C.J. No. 264, supp. reasons, [2006]

R.F.L.(5th) 330 (C.A.)

, [2006] 2 S.C.R.

[2006] B.C.J. No. 264, supp. reasons, [2006]

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9. Spousal Support

Divorce Act Payne, C.F.L., 216 Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines Moge v. Moge, Bracklow v. Bracklow Miglin v. Miglin Boston v. Boston Chutter v. Chutter, Leskun v. Leskun Yemchuk v. Yemchuk, McKenzie v. Perestrelo

10. Variation, Rescission or Suspension of Corollary Support Orders

Divorce Act Federal Child Support Guidelines Payne, C.F.L., 300 L.M.P. v. L.S., R.P. v. R.C., O.L.G. v. D.C.G Morigeau v. Moorey

Spousal Support

Divorce Act, ss. 15.2 and 15.3 Payne, C.F.L., 216 Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines Moge v. Moge, Bracklow v. Bracklow Miglin v. Miglin Boston v. Boston Chutter v. Chutter,

Leskun v. Leskun Yemchuk v. Yemchuk, McKenzie v. Perestrelo

Variation, Rescission or Suspension of Corollary Support Orders

Divorce Act, s. 17 Federal Child Support Guidelines Payne, C.F.L., 300 L.M.P. v. L.S., R.P. v. R.C., O.L.G. v. D.C.G Morigeau v. Moorey

Spousal Support

, ss. 15.2 and 15.3

Payne, C.F.L., 216-369

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

Moge v. Moge, [1992] 3 S.C.R. 813

Bracklow v. Bracklow, [1999] 1 S.C.R. 420

Miglin v. Miglin, [2003] 1 S.C.R. 303

Boston v. Boston, [2001] 2 S.C.R. 413

Chutter v. Chutter, 2008 BCCA 507, [2008] B.C.J. No. 239

Leskun v. Leskun, [2006] 1 S.C.R. No. 920

Yemchuk v. Yemchuk, [2005] B.C.J. No. 1748 (Quicklaw), 16 R.F.L. (6th) 430 (C.A.)

McKenzie v. Perestrelo, 2014 BCCA 161, [2014] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Variation, Rescission or Suspension of Corollary Support Orders

, s. 17

Federal Child Support Guidelines

Payne, C.F.L., 300-320 and 444

L.M.P. v. L.S., [2011] 3 SCR 775

R.P. v. R.C., [2011] 3 SCR 819

O.L.G. v. D.C.G., 2015 BCCA 474, [2015] B.C.J. No. 584 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

Morigeau v. Moorey, 2015 BCCA 160, [2015] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

, ss. 15.2 and 15.3

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

[1992] 3 S.C.R. 813

, [1999] 1 S.C.R. 420

, [2003] 1 S.C.R. 303

, [2001] 2 S.C.R. 413

2008 BCCA 507, [2008] B.C.J. No. 239

, [2006] 1 S.C.R. No. 920

[2005] B.C.J. No. 1748 (Quicklaw), 16 R.F.L. (6th) 430 (C.A.)

, 2014 BCCA 161, [2014] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Variation, Rescission or Suspension of Corollary Support Orders

Federal Child Support Guidelines, s. 14

320 and 444-460

[2011] 3 SCR 775

[2011] 3 SCR 819

BCCA 474, [2015] B.C.J. No. 584 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

, 2015 BCCA 160, [2015] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

7

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (Department of Justice,

, [1999] 1 S.C.R. 420

, [2001] 2 S.C.R. 413

2008 BCCA 507, [2008] B.C.J. No. 239

, [2006] 1 S.C.R. No. 920

[2005] B.C.J. No. 1748 (Quicklaw), 16 R.F.L. (6th) 430 (C.A.)

, 2014 BCCA 161, [2014] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Variation, Rescission or Suspension of Corollary Support Orders

, s. 14

460

BCCA 474, [2015] B.C.J. No. 584 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

, 2015 BCCA 160, [2015] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

Department of Justice,

2008 BCCA 507, [2008] B.C.J. No. 2398 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

[2005] B.C.J. No. 1748 (Quicklaw), 16 R.F.L. (6th) 430 (C.A.)

, 2014 BCCA 161, [2014] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Variation, Rescission or Suspension of Corollary Support Orders

BCCA 474, [2015] B.C.J. No. 584 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

, 2015 BCCA 160, [2015] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

Department of Justice, Canada, July 2008)

8 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

[2005] B.C.J. No. 1748 (Quicklaw), 16 R.F.L. (6th) 430 (C.A.)

, 2014 BCCA 161, [2014] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Variation, Rescission or Suspension of Corollary Support Orders

BCCA 474, [2015] B.C.J. No. 584 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

, 2015 BCCA 160, [2015] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

Canada, July 2008)

8 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

[2005] B.C.J. No. 1748 (Quicklaw), 16 R.F.L. (6th) 430 (C.A.)

, 2014 BCCA 161, [2014] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

BCCA 474, [2015] B.C.J. No. 584 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

, 2015 BCCA 160, [2015] B.C.J. No. 734 (C.A.)(Quicklaw)

[2005] B.C.J. No. 1748 (Quicklaw), 16 R.F.L. (6th) 430 (C.A.)

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11. Interjurisdictional Support Orders

Divorce Act Herriman v. Beresford (Blais),

12. Custody and Access

Divorce Act Payne, C.F.L., 504 Gordon v. Goertz Young v.

13. Effect of Corollary Orders

Divorce Act,

14. Appeals

Divorce Act,

15. Evidence and Procedure

Divorce Act,

16. Transitional Provisions

Divorce Act, ss. 33, 34 and 35

Interjurisdictional Support Orders

Divorce Act, Herriman v. Beresford (Blais),

Custody and Access

Divorce Act, ss. 16 (original order) and 17 (variation, rescission or suspension) Payne, C.F.L., 504 Gordon v. Goertz Young v. Young

Effect of Corollary Orders

Divorce Act,

Appeals

Divorce Act,

Evidence and Procedure

Divorce Act,

Transitional Provisions

Divorce Act, ss. 33, 34 and 35

Interjurisdictional Support Orders

, ss. 18 and 19

Herriman v. Beresford (Blais),

Custody and Access

, ss. 16 (original order) and 17 (variation, rescission or suspension)

Payne, C.F.L., 504-651 Gordon v. Goertz, [1996] 2 S.C.R. 27

Young, [1993] 4 S.C.R. 3

Effect of Corollary Orders

Divorce Act, s. 20

Divorce Act, s. 21

Evidence and Procedure

Divorce Act, ss. 23, 24, 25 and 26

Transitional Provisions

Divorce Act, ss. 33, 34 and 35

Interjurisdictional Support Orders

ss. 18 and 19

Herriman v. Beresford (Blais), 2012 BCCA 437, [2012] B.C.J. No. 2382 (C.A.)

, ss. 16 (original order) and 17 (variation, rescission or suspension)

, [1996] 2 S.C.R. 27

, [1993] 4 S.C.R. 3

Effect of Corollary Orders

Evidence and Procedure

ss. 23, 24, 25 and 26

Divorce Act, ss. 33, 34 and 35

8

Interjurisdictional Support Orders

2012 BCCA 437, [2012] B.C.J. No. 2382 (C.A.)

, ss. 16 (original order) and 17 (variation, rescission or suspension)

, [1996] 2 S.C.R. 27

2012 BCCA 437, [2012] B.C.J. No. 2382 (C.A.)

, ss. 16 (original order) and 17 (variation, rescission or suspension)

2012 BCCA 437, [2012] B.C.J. No. 2382 (C.A.)

, ss. 16 (original order) and 17 (variation, rescission or suspension)

2012 BCCA 437, [2012] B.C.J. No. 2382 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

, ss. 16 (original order) and 17 (variation, rescission or suspension)

(Quicklaw)

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V

IV CHILD AND SPOUSAL

1. Definitions of "Child", "Parent" and "Spouse"; Status of Applicant

2. Parentage

3. Statutory Support Obligations; Applicable Criteria; Types of Order

4. Enforcement of Support Orders

5. Variation Proceedings

V CARE OF AND TIME WITH CHILDREN UNDER PROVINCIAL ABDUCTION

CHILD AND SPOUSAL

Definitions of "Child", "Parent" and "Spouse"; Status of Applicant

Family Law Act Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, Austin v. Goerz, Payne, C.F.L., 600

Parentage

Family Law Act

Statutory Support Obligations; Applicable Criteria; Types of Order

Family Law Act

Enforcement of Support Orders

Family Maintenance Enforcement Act,

Variation Proceedings

Family Law Act Luney v. Luney

CARE OF AND TIME WITH CHILDREN UNDER PROVINCIAL ABDUCTION

Family Law Act A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Children and Family Development),sub nom. A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Director of Adoption)(Quicklaw) Thomson v. Thoms Payne, C.F.L., 606

CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT UNDER PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION

Definitions of "Child", "Parent" and "Spouse"; Status of Applicant

Family Law Act, ss. 1, 3 and 146

Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act,

Austin v. Goerz, [2007] B.C.J. No. 2546 (Quicklaw), 287

Payne, C.F.L., 600-606

Family Law Act, Part 3

Statutory Support Obligations; Applicable Criteria; Types of Order

Family Law Act, Part 7

Enforcement of Support Orders

Family Maintenance Enforcement Act,

Variation Proceedings

Family Law Act, ss. 152 (child support) and 167 (spousal support)

Luney v. Luney, [2007] B.C.J. No. 2483 (Quicklaw), 45 R.F.L. (6th) 10 (B.C.C.A.)

CARE OF AND TIME WITH CHILDREN UNDER PROVINCIAL

Family Law Act, Part 4

A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Children and Family Development),.

A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Director of Adoption)(Quicklaw)

Thomson v. Thomson

Payne, C.F.L., 606-651

SUPPORT UNDER PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION

Definitions of "Child", "Parent" and "Spouse"; Status of Applicant

, ss. 1, 3 and 146

Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act,

[2007] B.C.J. No. 2546 (Quicklaw), 287

606

Part 3

Statutory Support Obligations; Applicable Criteria; Types of Order

Part 7

Enforcement of Support Orders

Family Maintenance Enforcement Act,

Variation Proceedings

, ss. 152 (child support) and 167 (spousal support)

, [2007] B.C.J. No. 2483 (Quicklaw), 45 R.F.L. (6th) 10 (B.C.C.A.)

CARE OF AND TIME WITH CHILDREN UNDER PROVINCIAL

, Part 4

A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Children and Family Development),

A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Director of Adoption)

on, [1994] 3 S.C.R. 551

651

9

SUPPORT UNDER PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION

Definitions of "Child", "Parent" and "Spouse"; Status of Applicant

, ss. 1, 3 and 146

Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 29

[2007] B.C.J. No. 2546 (Quicklaw), 287

Statutory Support Obligations; Applicable Criteria; Types of Order

Family Maintenance Enforcement Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 127

, ss. 152 (child support) and 167 (spousal support)

, [2007] B.C.J. No. 2483 (Quicklaw), 45 R.F.L. (6th) 10 (B.C.C.A.)

CARE OF AND TIME WITH CHILDREN UNDER PROVINCIAL

A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Children and Family Development),

A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Director of Adoption)

, [1994] 3 S.C.R. 551

SUPPORT UNDER PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION

Definitions of "Child", "Parent" and "Spouse"; Status of Applicant

S.B.C. 2002, c. 29

[2007] B.C.J. No. 2546 (Quicklaw), 287

Statutory Support Obligations; Applicable Criteria; Types of Order

R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 127

, ss. 152 (child support) and 167 (spousal support)

, [2007] B.C.J. No. 2483 (Quicklaw), 45 R.F.L. (6th) 10 (B.C.C.A.)

CARE OF AND TIME WITH CHILDREN UNDER PROVINCIAL

A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Children and Family Development),

A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Director of Adoption), [2015] B.C.J. No. 993(C.A.)

SUPPORT UNDER PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION

Definitions of "Child", "Parent" and "Spouse"; Status of Applicant

S.B.C. 2002, c. 29

[2007] B.C.J. No. 2546 (Quicklaw), 287 D.L.R. (4th) 69 (B.C.C.A.)

Statutory Support Obligations; Applicable Criteria; Types of Order

R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 127

, ss. 152 (child support) and 167 (spousal support)

, [2007] B.C.J. No. 2483 (Quicklaw), 45 R.F.L. (6th) 10 (B.C.C.A.)

CARE OF AND TIME WITH CHILDREN UNDER PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION; CHILD

A.A.A.M. v. British Columbia (Children and Family Development), 2015 BCCA 220,

[2015] B.C.J. No. 993(C.A.)

D.L.R. (4th) 69 (B.C.C.A.)

, [2007] B.C.J. No. 2483 (Quicklaw), 45 R.F.L. (6th) 10 (B.C.C.A.)

LEGISLATION; CHILD

2015 BCCA 220,

[2015] B.C.J. No. 993(C.A.)

D.L.R. (4th) 69 (B.C.C.A.)

, [2007] B.C.J. No. 2483 (Quicklaw), 45 R.F.L. (6th) 10 (B.C.C.A.)

LEGISLATION; CHILD

2015 BCCA 220,

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VI MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY

Family Law Act

Definitions of "Spouse" and “Spouses and Relationships Between Spouses”

Family Law Act

Indian Lands

Derrickson v. Derrickson

Triggering Events

Family Law Act,

Nature of Interest

Family Law Act,

Determining and Valuing Family Property and Family Debt; Excluded

Family Law Act,

Court-Ordered Unequal Division of Family Property or Family Debt; Division of

Excluded Property

Family Law Act, Asselin v. Roy,

Pensions

Family Law Act Pension Benefits Standards Act

MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY

Family Law Act, Part 5 (Property Division) and Part 6 (Pension Division)

Definitions of "Spouse" and “Spouses and Relationships Between Spouses”

Family Law Act, ss.1

Indian Lands

Derrickson v. Derrickson

Triggering Events

Family Law Act, ss. 81 and 83

Nature of Interest

Family Law Act, s. 81

Determining and Valuing Family Property and Family Debt; Excluded

Family Law Act, ss. 83

Ordered Unequal Division of Family Property or Family Debt; Division of

Excluded Property

Family Law Act, ss. 95

Asselin v. Roy, 2013 BCSC 1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

Pensions

Family Law Act, Part 6

Pension Benefits Standards Act

MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY

, Part 5 (Property Division) and Part 6 (Pension Division)

Definitions of "Spouse" and “Spouses and Relationships Between Spouses”

ss.1 and 3

Derrickson v. Derrickson, [1986] 1 S.C.R. 285

ss. 81 and 83

s. 81

Determining and Valuing Family Property and Family Debt; Excluded

ss. 83-87

Ordered Unequal Division of Family Property or Family Debt; Division of

ss. 95-96

2013 BCSC 1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

, Part 6

Pension Benefits Standards Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 352

10

, Part 5 (Property Division) and Part 6 (Pension Division)

Definitions of "Spouse" and “Spouses and Relationships Between Spouses”

, [1986] 1 S.C.R. 285

Determining and Valuing Family Property and Family Debt; Excluded

Ordered Unequal Division of Family Property or Family Debt; Division of

2013 BCSC 1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 352

, Part 5 (Property Division) and Part 6 (Pension Division)

Definitions of "Spouse" and “Spouses and Relationships Between Spouses”

, [1986] 1 S.C.R. 285

Determining and Valuing Family Property and Family Debt; Excluded

Ordered Unequal Division of Family Property or Family Debt; Division of

2013 BCSC 1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 352

, Part 5 (Property Division) and Part 6 (Pension Division)

Definitions of "Spouse" and “Spouses and Relationships Between Spouses”

Determining and Valuing Family Property and Family Debt; Excluded

Ordered Unequal Division of Family Property or Family Debt; Division of

2013 BCSC 1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

, Part 5 (Property Division) and Part 6 (Pension Division)

Definitions of "Spouse" and “Spouses and Relationships Between Spouses”

Determining and Valuing Family Property and Family Debt; Excluded Property

Ordered Unequal Division of Family Property or Family Debt; Division of

2013 BCSC 1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

Definitions of "Spouse" and “Spouses and Relationships Between Spouses”

Property

Ordered Unequal Division of Family Property or Family Debt; Division of

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VI

8.

9.

10.

11.

VII CHANGE OF NAME

VIII WILLS VARIATION

Marriage Agreements

Family Relations Act Hartshorne v. Hartshorne Rick v. Brandsema Asselin v. Roy

Interim and Temporary Orders

Family Law Act

Giving Effect to Property Division

Family Law Act

Notional Disposition Costs

Willie v. Willie

CHANGE OF NAME

Trociuk v. British Columbia (Attorney General)

WILLS VARIATION

Wills, Estates and Succession Act Hall v. Hall Estate Hall v. Hall Estate Eckford v. Vanderwood

Marriage Agreements

Family Relations Act

Hartshorne v. Hartshorne

Rick v. Brandsema, [2009] 1 S.C.R. 295

Asselin v. Roy, 2013 BCSC

Interim and Temporary Orders

Family Law Act, ss. 89

Giving Effect to Property Division

Family Law Act, s. 97

Notional Disposition Costs

Willie v. Willie, 2013 BCCA 318, [2013] B.C.J. No.

CHANGE OF NAME

Trociuk v. British Columbia (Attorney General)

WILLS VARIATION

Wills, Estates and Succession Act

Hall v. Hall Estate, 2011 BCCA 354, [2011] B.C.J.

Hall v. Hall Estate, 2011 BCCA 355, [2011] B.C.J. No. 1589 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Eckford v. Vanderwood

Marriage Agreements

Family Relations Act, ss. 92-94

Hartshorne v. Hartshorne, [2004] 1 S.C.R. 550

, [2009] 1 S.C.R. 295

, 2013 BCSC 1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

Interim and Temporary Orders

, ss. 89-91

Giving Effect to Property Division

, s. 97

Notional Disposition Costs

, 2013 BCCA 318, [2013] B.C.J. No.

Trociuk v. British Columbia (Attorney General)

Wills, Estates and Succession Act

, 2011 BCCA 354, [2011] B.C.J.

, 2011 BCCA 355, [2011] B.C.J. No. 1589 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Eckford v. Vanderwood, 2014 BCCA 261(Quicklaw)

11

, [2004] 1 S.C.R. 550

, [2009] 1 S.C.R. 295

1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

Interim and Temporary Orders

Giving Effect to Property Division

, 2013 BCCA 318, [2013] B.C.J. No.

Trociuk v. British Columbia (Attorney General)

Wills, Estates and Succession Act, S.B.C. 2009, c. 13, ss. 60

, 2011 BCCA 354, [2011] B.C.J.

, 2011 BCCA 355, [2011] B.C.J. No. 1589 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

, 2014 BCCA 261(Quicklaw)

, [2004] 1 S.C.R. 550

1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

, 2013 BCCA 318, [2013] B.C.J. No. 1433 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

Trociuk v. British Columbia (Attorney General), [2003] 1 S.C.R. 835

, S.B.C. 2009, c. 13, ss. 60

, 2011 BCCA 354, [2011] B.C.J. No. 1558 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

, 2011 BCCA 355, [2011] B.C.J. No. 1589 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

, 2014 BCCA 261(Quicklaw)

1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

1433 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

, [2003] 1 S.C.R. 835

, S.B.C. 2009, c. 13, ss. 60-72

No. 1558 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

, 2011 BCCA 355, [2011] B.C.J. No. 1589 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

1681, [2013] B.C.J. No. 2005 (S.C.) (Quicklaw)

1433 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

No. 1558 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

, 2011 BCCA 355, [2011] B.C.J. No. 1589 (C.A.) (Quicklaw)

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