Access to Justice November 1, 2020 | Roslyn Chambers Free legal services and assistance are plentiful in BC. There are many options for assistance throughout the province and with different organizations and websites providing self help guides. If your issue is complicated and time sensitive, be careful in using a series of free services to …
Child Protection – From What? November 1, 2020 | Roslyn Chambers We can all agree that children are vulnerable members of society. They need protection. However, they also need nurturing, bonding, connection, food, clothing and a sense of who they are and where they come from. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2019/01/11/manitoba-officials-take-newborn-from-indigenous-mom-in-disturbing-video_a_23640793/?fbclid=IwAR2hgXNgR1ODlfRDABLSAPFxANKeZWP-BsG_aV5uWHAgnS82n7i2sN-QmKQ
Administrative Law – For the People November 1, 2020 | Roslyn Chambers Administrative law includes boards and tribunals that were created to allow citizens to question the governmental processes that effect their daily lives. However, sometimes people need help as the processes can be more complicated than expected. Watch out for deadlines as there are …
Live Beat Dads November 1, 2020 | Roslyn Chambers We have all heard of the phrase “deadbeat dads”, those who do not contribute financially or emotionally to their child’s or children’ needs. However, meet the Live Beat Dads, who want more time with their children, have no issues with paying support as necessary, and understand …
Child Welfare – Where’s the Money Going? November 1, 2020 | Roslyn Chambers Any who has been involved in the provincial child protection/child welfare system would be aware of the financial challenges of keeping children or getting them back home. When a child is apprehended and put in the care of the province, the parent(s) …
Ex-Parte Orders November 1, 2020 | Roslyn Chambers Did you know that someone can go to court, make statements about you that may be allegations and you can lose your rights? An Ex-Parte order is one that is made without notice and not requiring the attendance of the other party. The challenge with ex-parte orders …
Family Law Drama November 1, 2020 | Roslyn Chambers Dealing with families, whether the parents are married or common-law, with children or without children, can be dramatic. Some parents want control, others share happily. It never ceases to surprise me of the tactics and games that people will play. The game where someone supposedly “wins” …
Agreements November 1, 2020 | Roslyn Chambers It is a breath of fresh air when partners and parents come together and work things out, agree, balance the overall interests. At the beginning or the early stages of a relationship, partners are happy, have similar interests and are best to plan for the future. Much like …
