Costs in Family Litigation
1.Who is awarded costs? A successful litigant. 2.Why are they made? A court can make an Order for costs to deter frivolous actions or defenses; encourage conduct that reduces the duration and expense of litigation; to encourage settlement as much as possible; encourage the parties to narrow the issues so they can determine the strength […]
Tax Refunds and Debts- Are they considered as family property or family debt?
1. What is family property? Section 84 of the Family Law Act defines family property. As per V.J.F v S.K.W,, 2016 BCCA 186 at para 8, the definition of family property is very broad. Family property is all real property and personal property in which on the date of separation one spouse owns or has […]