What is the standard of proof required to prove material change in circumstances of the child?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from J.L.H. v P.J.H., 2017 BCSC 1628 (CanLII):

The parties agree that the claimant must demonstrate a “material change in circumstances of the child”. In Kwan v. Lai, 2016 BCSC 1626 at para. 40, this court noted that:

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