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Excluded Property

Excluded property is an important concept in British Columbia's family law that can impact the division of assets in a...

The Importance of Form F8 Financial Statements in Family Law

In British Columbia, the family law system is designed to help parties resolve disputes related to issues such as child...

Who can file a builder lien in BC?

A builder lien can be filed by anyone who has provided work or materials to a construction project but has...

Appealing an Order

If you've received a court order in British Columbia that you believe is unfair or incorrect, you have the right...

Spousal Support

Spousal support is a financial payment that one spouse may be obligated to pay to the other spouse after a...

Varying a Final Order

Varying a Final Order In family law, a final order is a court decision that resolves the issues in a...

Interim Distribution

Interim distribution is an important part of the family law system in British Columbia, Canada. It allows separating couples to...

Properly Drafting A Will

Planning for the distribution of your assets after you pass away is a critical part of estate planning. A properly...

Private Company Acquisition Negotiations

Private Company Acquisition Negotiations The following is a list of key provisions negotiated in all private company acquisition agreements: ...

Can I claim for a child’s wedding expenses as part of the Divorce?

In a recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision, Dhaliwal v. Dhaliwal, 2017 BCSC 2083, the Court dealt with this...

Private Placements & Securities Law Considerations

Securities may not commonly be offered for sale in Canada without providing a prospectus to potential investors. A prospectus is...

Land Owner Transparency Act (LOTA) – Deadline November 30, 2022

What You Need To Know - The Land Owner Transparency Act (LOTA) came into force in British Columbia on November...

Can I seek an annulment?

As stated in the Continuing Legal Education BC materials: Circumstances in Which Nullity of Marriage Applies Nullity actions are rare...

Court Costs

What if I cannot afford to pay court costs? Costs are generally awarded to the successful party following the conclusion...

Revoking a Will

Written by Harman Kang Did you know all properly executed Wills may be revoked regardless even if the language...

Guardianship

Guardianship Case: Our client was in a relationship. He was not married and his girlfriend became pregnant. Unfortunately the relationship...

Offer to Settle

In a decision released November 27, 2017, Barnard v. Barnard, 2017 BCSC 2162, the Honourable Mr. Justice Armstrong analyzed costs...

Incorporating a business in British Columbia

There are many benefits to incorporating a business in British Columbia, such as limited liability, lower corporate tax rates, and...

Can you ask a court for a divorce be postponed?

In certain situations, you can ask the Court to postpone the granting of a divorce. The Continuing Legal Education materials...

Solicitor Responsibilities – Wills and Estates

Written by Jasmin Kang Lawyers who practise in wills and estates continue to be exposed to liability for professional negligence...

Buying and Selling a Business

When deciding to buy or sell a business in BC, there are a number of factors to take into consideration....

Child Support Arrears Colucci v. Colucci, 2021 SCC 24

Written by Jason Hansra The SCC, in D.B.S v. S.R.G. 2006 2 SCR 231, found that when you attempt to...

Grounds for Divorce

Written by Harman Kang There are essentially three grounds of marriage breakdown under the Divorce Act. Separation for more...

How do I change a parenting schedule?

In A.N.H. v. L.D.G., 2017 BCSC 2099, the Honourable Mr. Justice Cole, provides the legal test to make an application...

Extraprovincial Court Orders Considerations

By Jason Hansra When an issue arises regarding parenting arrangements of children, one of the first considerations is determining the...

Unequal Treatment Based on Gender – Wills Variation in BC

A fairly recent case, where cultural traditions and concomitant familial roles were material considerations is that of Grewal v. Litt,...

Creditor v. Debtor (Default Judgments)

A default judgment is a binding judgment in favour of a party due to an omission or failure to act...

Lawyer vs DIY Kit

Why should I hire a lawyer to draft my will? There are many Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) wills packages available at the...

Can I just move?

What is interim relocation? Can I just move without giving any notice? Above are common questions I am asked by...

Coping with the Court Process