Kate Nestor, a divorce and relationship breakup coach at Stowe Family Law, looks at how to…
Category: Family Law
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…
Future faking: building a false reality
You might have been there, sat on your first or second date with someone you really…
Understanding pensions in divorce: what is a CETV?
There is a misunderstanding that pensions are not part of the joint matrimonial pot when it…
Is everything split 50/50 in divorce?
One of the most common misconceptions about divorce in the UK is that assets are automatically…
How to Value Excluded Property – 2025 Update | BC Family Law | YLaw
The excluded property regime in BC took effect in 2013 so it is nothing new. But…