TAG: custody

At Jamal Law Group, we are committed to providing accessible justice for all families and couples dealing with disputes arising from separation or divorce.

Trans Children's Rights in Custody Cases

The case of NK v AH, 2016 BCSC 744, created a heartening precedent for transgender children in BC. JK, the child of NK and AH, was receiving gender affirming medical intervention to prevent the onset of puberty. He had already socially transitioned to express as a boy. His father was opposed to the treatments and the transition. The father applied to the courts for an order barring any further treatments and ending all contact between JK…