April 2020

NOTE: The following is general information only and changing rapidly. Consult a lawyer for advice. Both the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Provincial Court of British Columbia have issued new practice directions broadening the scope its operations to deal with matters previously...

Note: the following is general information only. Please visit the website of the BC Provincial Court and BC Supreme Court for their practice directions, and consult a lawyer. BC Supreme Court: https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/BC Provincial Court: https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/COVID19 The Courts of British Columbia have been forced...

The following is general information only. Contact Shawn J. Bobb for advice on your specific circumstances by going to our contact page or emailing info@gvr2.adtdev.com. Sign of the Times In this bobb blog, I will be dealing with some of the issues raised in my family...

Note: the following is general information only. Obtain legal advice for your particular circumstances. The following parenting plan was drafted by me in response to issues that arose in many cases of separated parents dealing with COVID-19. This is not specific to your...

Note: this is general information only. Obtain legal advice for your particular circumstances. There are many people out there that are obligated to pay child or spousal support pursuant to a written agreement or court order, but are being laid off or their hours...

Shawn J. Bobb Lawyer & Family Law Mediator Note: this is general information only. Obtain legal advice for your particular situation. In addition to a recent decision of our BC Supreme Court, the BC Provincial Court has reported a few decisions publicly. These decisions are about denial...

Important: the following is general information only and the pandemic changes frequently. Get legal advice for you particular situation. Applications to the court for orders in family law continue to come fast and furious. Most are child-related particularly focused on the health and...

The courts continue to limit operations and court applications to those that are urgent. During this time, it appears that Judges are taking advantage of this and are given written reasons for judgment in matters that they adjudicated over prior to the court limiting...