Following a call for consultation regarding property division and spousal support under the Family Law Act, the provincial government has released a What We Heard Report summarizing stakeholders’ responses.
CBABC participated in the process and delivered a submission to the Ministry of Attorney General. Our recommendations included:
- Excluded property should remain excluded property unless there is a true understanding between parties that they are giving up their entitlement to their excluded property;
- The presumption of advancement should be abolished;
- Provisions that deal with pet custody should be included; and
- The test built up in the jurisprudence that defines a marriage-like relationship should be codified.
Regarding the division of pensions under the FLA, a report was released in March 2021 following a public consultation conducted through the British Columbia Law Institute.
Questions? Email us at advocacy@cbabc.org