DSG Family Law

03/02/2026

How To Get A Family Law Protective Order in BC

British Columbia’s Family Law Act provides essential protections for spouses, partners, and children against family violence, threats, harassment, or other forms of abuse.

Protective orders are issued by the B.C. courts when urgent safeguards are needed against an abusive family member and impose a series of restrictions on the abuser. This can greatly affect family relationships, so it is important to fully understand the implications before applying for such orders.

For anyone requiring urgent protection from an abusive family member, call 604-776-5698. Meanwhile, here’s what families need to know about protective orders, restraining orders, and peace bonds in B.C.

Need urgent protection from family violence in BC? Learn how a family lawyer at DSG Family Law can help you obtain and enforce a protective order.

02/25/2026

Filing for Divorce in an Abusive Relationship in BC

Divorce is rarely simple, but filing for divorce in an abusive relationship in British Columbia often presents some additional complexities for spouses.

Psychological, physical, or sexual abuse affects more relationships than most people imagine, with around 80 percent of cases of intimate partner violence experienced by females. Abuse of this kind is often a compelling reason to file for divorce.

Understanding your legal rights and the steps you need to take to protect yourself and to file for divorce are essential to the process of moving on from an abusive relationship.

Divorce in an abusive relationship requires legal protection and clear strategy. Our family lawyers will help protect their safety & well-being.

02/21/2026

What are My Rights If I Leave the Marital Home After Separation in BC

One of the major considerations for partners during separation and divorce in British Columbia is whether to leave the marital home.

Will leaving the home affect your legal rights? Will it impact property division or who gets custody of the children? Will the court view my leaving as walking out on my kids?

These are all natural questions that may arise. However, as with many aspects of separation or divorce, the answer depends on the circumstances. There may be good reasons to leave or stay in the home. Let us take a closer look.

Thinking about leaving the marital home in BC? Learn how it affects your legal rights, parenting, & property and why legal advice is essential.

02/16/2026

How to Get an Uncontested Divorce in BC

Despite movie portrayals of high-conflict divorces ending in fierce court battles, this is rarely the case in British Columbia.

Many divorces are uncontested, while others involving collaboration between lawyers or mediation settle well before a trial becomes necessary.

As long as one spouse has resided in B.C. for at least one year and the court is satisfied that all the main matters have been settled according to B.C. law, couples may proceed with an uncontested divorce, which has several benefits over a contested divorce.

Let us look closer at what uncontested divorces entail and how they usually progress.

An uncontested divorce in BC is easier with a skilled divorce lawyer. Get trusted legal support to complete your divorce smoothly with confidence.

02/10/2026

Victory in Complex Interstate Child Custody Case

When a mother fled Alberta with her four-year-old son claiming family violence and seeking protection in British Columbia, the case of I.K.K. v. P.K. became a compelling test of interstate child custody law.

Darlene Sandhu of DSG Family Law successfully represented the father, P.K., in what would become a decisive victory addressing wrongful child relocation and jurisdictional disputes.

British Columbia Supreme Court Child Custody Judgment: I.K.K. v. P.K., 2025 BCSC 1897 When a mother fled Alberta with her four-year-old son claiming family violence and seeking protection in British Columbia, the case of I.K.K. v. P.K. became a compelling test of interstate child custody law. Darlen...

02/06/2026

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02/05/2026

Imputing Income for Child Support in BC

Imputed income is any income attributed to a person, even though the individual may not have earned that income.

Most parents in British Columbia are happy to fulfill their legal obligation to help with the costs of raising a child. However, in some cases, the support obligation is disputed.

In child support cases, the court may impute income to a parent who is intentionally underemployed or unemployed without a good reason, thereby avoiding paying the necessary child support amount. In other words, the parent is not earning as much as he / she could be.

It is helpful to understand more about imputed income—and what the BC courts can and can’t do if a parent is unreasonably underemployed or unemployed.

BC courts can impute income in a child support case. Get guidance from a family lawyer to ensure your rights & child’s needs are protected.

11/10/2025

How Are Parenting Time and Decision-Making Determined in BC?

When parents separate and divorce in British Columbia, decision-making for the children and parenting time are two of the most pressing matters to be resolved.

Unless parental responsibilities are clearly communicated to all concerned and decisions are made in the child’s best interests, disputes can arise.

Differences of opinion and parental concerns are normal, but disputed matters that end up in court help nobody, least of all the child, so understanding how these types of matters are determined and how to avoid serious disputes is essential for parents.

Here’s what you need to know about parenting time and decision-making in British Columbia.
https://dsgfamilylaw.com/2025/07/28/how-are-parenting-time-and-decision-making-determined-in-bc/

Learn how parenting time & decision-making are determined under BC’s Family Law Act. Understand legal criteria to avoid parenting disputes.

11/06/2025

Monthly Child Support Guidelines in British Columbia

The parents’ legal obligation to financially support their children continues after a separation or divorce in British Columbia.

As such, the payment of monthly child support by one parent to the other to help with raising the children (regardless of where the other parent now resides) is an important tenet of B.C. family law.

Let’s consider the monthly Child Support Guidelines to help calculate the support obligation if you separate from your spouse and have children together.
https://dsgfamilylaw.com/2025/08/26/bc-child-support-guidelines/

Learn how monthly child support is calculated in British Columbia using the Child Support Guidelines after separation or divorce.

11/04/2025

Imputing Income for Child Support in BC

Imputed income is any income attributed to a person, even though the individual may not have earned that income.

Most parents in British Columbia are happy to fulfill their legal obligation to help with the costs of raising a child. However, in some cases, the support obligation is disputed.

In child support cases, the court may impute income to a parent who is intentionally underemployed or unemployed without a good reason, thereby avoiding paying the necessary child support amount. In other words, the parent is not earning as much as he / she could be.

It is helpful to understand more about imputed income—and what the BC courts can and can’t do if a parent is unreasonably underemployed or unemployed.
https://dsgfamilylaw.com/2025/10/02/imputing-income-for-child-support-bc/
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BC courts can impute income in a child support case. Get guidance from a family lawyer to ensure your rights & child’s needs are protected.

11/01/2025

How to Get an Uncontested Divorce in BC

Despite movie portrayals of high-conflict divorces ending in fierce court battles, this is rarely the case in British Columbia.

Many divorces are uncontested, while others involving collaboration between lawyers or mediation settle well before a trial becomes necessary.

As long as one spouse has resided in B.C. for at least one year and the court is satisfied that all the main matters have been settled according to B.C. law, couples may proceed with an uncontested divorce, which has several benefits over a contested divorce.

Let us look closer at what uncontested divorces entail and how they usually progress.
https://dsgfamilylaw.com/2025/10/29/how-to-get-bc-uncontested-divorce/

Uncontested divorces in BC are simpler with the right guidance. Find out how a family lawyer can help during a free Consultation. Call us.