On 16th May 2025, the Law Commission released their final report on Modernising Wills Law. The…
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How to tell your friends and family about your divorce
In this article, divorce coach Chloe O. explores sharing the news of your divorce with those…
Reframing living alone after divorce
Living alone after a divorce or breakup is a transformative experience. It can bring both challenges…
How to deal with guilt over a breakup
Kate Nestor, a divorce and relationship breakup coach at Stowe Family Law, looks at how to…
Mental Health: wellbeing during divorce
Divorce can be a testing time for mental health. Detangling yours and your partner’s lives inevitably…
Collaborative Law in BC: A Peaceful Alternative to Divorce Litigation
Navigating the complexities of family law in British Columbia can feel overwhelming, especially during the emotional…
How to build resilience during divorce
Going through a divorce or break-up can have a detrimental impact on your mental health. Your…
New Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots Program: A Path to Permanent Residency in Canada
On March 31, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched the Home Care Worker Immigration…
What is the best way to end your marriage?
One of the most important – and often overlooked – parts of the divorce journey is…
International divorce: What happens when one of you lives abroad?
Divorce is rarely straightforward. When international borders, legal systems, and time zones are added to the…
Significant Unfairness in BC Divorce: How to Challenge a 50/50 Property Split
Dividing family property during a divorce is rarely simple. In British Columbia, the Family Law Act…
Dividing Debt in a BC Divorce: Who Pays What?
Separating or divorcing in British Columbia involves many complex issues, and dividing debt is often a…
Distributive Taxes in Separation: What You Need to Know
When separating from a spouse, the financial implications of dividing property and assets can be overwhelming.…
Pets and divorce: Who gets the dog?
The role of pets in families has been a strong one throughout history. The Ancient Egyptians…
What is destiny belief? – Stowe Family Law
Every relationship is different, and couples in healthy relationships navigate the good and the bad in…
What is destiny belief? – Stowe Family Law
Every relationship is different, and couples in healthy relationships navigate the good and the bad in…
What happens when unmarried couples separate? Considerations for cohabitees
Cohabitation has been the fastest growing family type in the UK for several years. Couples are…
How are businesses split in divorce?
The business of business can be complicated. Kate Bouwmeester, Associate, explains how businesses are split in divorce.…
Understanding separation agreements: A practical guide for couples
If you and your spouse have decided to separate but aren’t ready to divorce, or are…
Is everything split 50/50 in divorce?
One of the most common misconceptions about divorce in the UK is that assets are automatically…