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All Divorce Separation Agreements Child Support Spousal Support Parenting and Guardianship Property and Debt Mediation Court and Process BC Family Law Updates

Court and Process 7 min read

Protection Orders and Safety Planning During Separation in BC

Feeling unsafe during a BC separation? How family law protection orders work, what they cover, and how to build a safety plan.

21 September 2026 Read article

Property and Debt 8 min read

Dowry, Wedding Gifts, and Family Contributions: How BC Property Law Treats Them in a Divorce

Who keeps dowry, jewellery, or wedding gifts after a BC separation? How the Family Law Act treats gifts and family contributions.

12 September 2026 Read article

BC Family Law Updates 7 min read

What Happens to a Spousal Sponsorship Application If You Separate Before Immigration Is Finalized

Separating during a spousal sponsorship application? Here's how BC family law and federal immigration rules intersect, and what to do next.

7 September 2026 Read article

Mediation 20268 min read

Family Mediation for Punjabi and South Asian Families in Surrey

How family mediation works for Punjabi and South Asian families in Surrey, including privacy, family involvement, gold and jewellery, and overseas spouses.

22 August 2026 Read article

Mediation 9 min read

What Happens If Family Mediation Does Not Work? Your Options Under BC Family Law

Worried mediation will be a waste of money? A Surrey family lawyer explains what happens if mediation fails in BC and what your next options actually are.

16 August 2026 Read article

Divorce 10 min read

What a Divorce Really Costs in BC, and How to Keep the Bill Down

A Surrey family lawyer breaks down what a divorce actually costs in BC, from court filing fees to retainers, and the choices that cut the total in half.

9 August 2026 Read article

Property and Debt 8 min read

Common-Law Separation in BC: What You Are Actually Entitled To

After two years living together in BC you have almost the same property and support rights as a married spouse. A Surrey family lawyer explains what changes.

29 July 2026 Read article

Divorce 7 min read

How Long Do You Have to Be Separated Before You Can Get a Divorce in BC?

In BC, you must be separated for at least one year before a divorce is granted. Learn what separation means legally, when the clock starts, and how to file in Surrey.

2 July 2026 Read article

BC Family Law Updates 5 min read

How new BC family law rules affect separation and parenting in Surrey

Family law changes Surrey: How new BC family law rules affect separation and parenting in Surrey. Practical guidance on recent changes. Contact Shergill La...

15 June 2026 Read article

Mediation 4 min read

Mediation vs court in BC family law: what separating couples in Surrey need to know

Mediation vs court BC: Shergill Law Corporation explains mediation vs court in BC family law for Surrey couples. Save time and costs with practical legal guidance.

15 June 2026 Read article

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