Why should I hire a lawyer to draft my will? There are many Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) wills packages available at the click of an online search today. So then the question becomes…why should I hire a lawyer to draft my will? To ensure that your estate is cared for and passed on in the way that [...]
I met Sumit Ahuja in June of 2019 he had been referral from another single Mother I knew. At this point in time I was already a year and half into a horrific legal battle with regards to child support and guardianship for my son. I had originally been advised that my matter would only [...]
What is interim relocation? Can I just move without giving any notice? Above are common questions I am asked by clients. I am involved in a matter now where the opposing party has moved from Surrey to Vancouver with the Children. Is this a relocation? The Family Law Act defines relocation as: 65 (1) In [...]
If you ever find yourself in court without a lawyer, great reading from the familylawlss.bc.ca website: Here are some tips to help you get ready for court. They'll also help you cope with the court process. Do your research Learn as much as you can about your issue and what to expect in court. This [...]
Starting April 1st, 2019, ICBC will put a cap of $5,500 for pain and suffering on so-called minor injury claims in automobile accidents, as part of a series of reforms by the NDP government to fix the deficit incurred by ICBC. The government passed legislation to set the insurance caps earlier this year in an [...]
There is a lot going on when you’re driving. There are other cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, and obstacles that can be dangerous. You need to be totally focused so that if something does happen, you can make a split-second decision, preventing an accident or injury. Drugs can affect your ability to react and increase the chances [...]
Unfortunately, there are roughly 1,500 deaths from automotive accidents in Canada each year and over 110, 000 serious injuries resulting in insurance claims. In B.C., due to a number of different factors, the costs of treating these injuries are increasing, which makes it more likely ICBC will fight you for every dollar. In addition, ICBC [...]
