Butterfield Law
402-2020 Richmond Road V8R 6R5 Victoria, BC, Canada

Always put the children first.

Welcoming Michael Butterfield back from medical leave. It is great to have you back. A few things have happened since January, but we are sure you'll soon catch up.

Violence Screening makes Mediation safer and more effective. Micheal Butterfield analyses the MASIC 4 screening protocol. https://www.cbabc.org//Aug/Features/Making-Mediation-Safer

Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorced/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Based on the US experience) 1. BE HEALTHY....Continue reading

Great summary of upcoming changes. Thanks to Clark Wilson in Vancouver for this great article.

Michael Butterfield J.D. and Jayne Embree M.A. describe the ways to ensure that children's voices are heard in family court.

**Attention** The RCMP are currently looking for an 11 year old girl in the Metchosin area. She was last seen on a pink bike, pink helmet and wearing a royal blue shirt. Her name is Madison. If anyone sees her, please contact Westshore RCMP at 250-474-2264

Reminder: If you would like to attend one of our Lunch & Learn sessions, please visit our website to register for the Zoom session. https://carternotary.com/lunch-learn/

Sometimes funny is appropriate.

Great free webinar.

Sometimes a crisis will bring out the best in people, other times the worst.

Financial Abuse of seniors is far too common. Unfortunately, when the perpetrators victimize those with dementia they know the likelihood of prosecute is very low. Our seniors deserve better.

A tragic case for all involved. This is a good reminder of why we have to talk to our children about the unforeseen risks of drug use. University is a great place to explore boundaries, but it is also a place where our youth are put at risk. Good parenting can help reduce the danger.

Improving Access to Justice with Unbundled Legal Services by Michael Butterfield, December BarTalk 2019

This is how you deal with those telephone scammers. Thank you Captain Stephens.

In a 5-2 decision, Canada's top court found members of the military don't have the right to a trial by jury

Unfair Will overturned and justice served

Tips to avoid conflict over Summer vacation in separated families

It is amazing how much information we carry on our phones and laptops. Unless you need all that information for your trip, I recommend leaving it at home and erasing those parts of the phone containing the confidential information. I do when I travel.

#MakeAWillWeek is April 7-13 in British Columbia. Here are five key reasons people under the age of 55 should have a Will: *You have children under age 18. *You own a home.... *You are separated, divorced or living in a common-law relationship. *You have pets. *You want peace of mind about your familys future. Learn more from BC Notaries: https://bit.ly/2YG4Eqt #wills #Notary #BritishColumbia See more

Mia explains Unbundled Legal Services

Understanding unbundled legal services.

Great family home close to UVic. Just under 4,000 square feet with five bedrooms and 4 baths. On the market for $1.45 mm.

Butterfield Law for the second year in a row has been selected as one of the three best Divorce Lawyers in Victoria. Thank you to all those who gave us great reviews.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Back to School Tips for Separated, Divorced, and Blended Families- how to set your best co-parenting foot forward

Cell phone app proves driver's innocence

Family Law arbitration is effective at a fraction of the cost of litigation.

When millions of dollars are at stake, a trial may be worth the time and expense, says Vancouver lawyer Carol Hickman, who practices family law at Quay Law Centre.

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Michael Butterfield's latest article.

We have changed: Butterfield Law now offers Bespoke legal services. Unlike traditional law firms, we unbundle our services. We let you decided what services you want and which service you need us to perform. You do not end up paying for things your could easily do yourself. Our services range from single consultation to legal coach to full case management. The choice is yours and you always get up front pricing. There are no nasty surprises at the end of the month. Bespoke u...nbundled legal services are not for everyone. They are for smart consumers who want to maintain control over their legal issues. Our job is to give you the right legal tools to resolve your problem. Please contact us to find out if our service is right for you. The initial consultation is free. See more

Micheal Butterfield's latest article in the BC Canadian Bar Association's BarTalk.

Supporting all peoples' right to be themselves.