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August 13, 2021
Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP is proud to be the presenting sponsor in this year’s G&F Financial GroupCharity Golf Tournament at Morgan Creek on September 13. This year the event is...
July 27, 2021
Prior to separation, married or common-law parents separate often do not resolve issues regarding their children. This article discusses the different types of issues relating to the children in a...
July 14, 2021
It is not uncommon for married spouses, soon after making the decision to separate and get a divorce, to realize that they do not know the specific steps required to...
July 7, 2021
In accordance with the recommendations and orders from the Provincial Government, the Public Health Office and WorkSafe BC, when attending the offices of Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP please adhere to...
June 8, 2021
Marriage agreements can be a contentious subject among couples. Some believe they are documents that only wealthy people sign to protect their assets. Others believe that someone who signs a...
May 18, 2021
Why Finding the Right Family Lawyer Matters The lawyer-client relationship is based on trust. Settling legal matters can be a stressful period in your life. No matter how the family...
May 11, 2021
Separation agreements allow spouses to settle their disputes without going to court. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of each spouse and covers issues such as child custody, visitation arrangements, and...
May 4, 2021
In family mediation, you and your former partner work out the details of a separation with the help of a mediator. You will both decide upon the future arrangement of...
April 14, 2021
Parenting coordination is one of the newest tools lawyers have at their disposal in family cases. It started about 10 years ago by a psychologist in California who observed that...
April 7, 2021
In negotiating a fair result in a family case, lawyers should respect the fact that their client was married to this person or live with this person for, typically, a...
