When you lose a loved one, it is important to be aware of where they hold assets so that you are in a position to finalize all of their matters. If your loved one holds assets in both the province of British Columbia and another jurisdiction outside of British Columbia, you may find yourself needing [...]
Giving back can take many forms, from donating to a worthwhile charity to helping your neighbor dig his car out of the snow. Whether it’s donating money or goods or volunteering time or services, contributing to a worthwhile cause feels good. For most people, the primary motivation for a donation is the sincere belief in [...]
No one who practices family law in the trenches has any doubt about the destructive nature of custody disputes and the long term adverse consequences of parental conflict upon the wellbeing of children. It is beyond frustrating and disheartening to watch children trapped in the vortex of their parent’s disputes. Parenting coordination is a relatively [...]
Pursuant to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, S.B.C. 2009, c. 13 (“WESA”), ss. 36-40: the will must be in writing; the will must be signed at its end by the will-maker; the signature must be made or acknowledged by the will-maker in the presence of two or more witnesses who are present at the [...]
Safety First If you are subject to family violence, whether physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or financial – it is never okay. If you are in immediate danger, call the police right away – 911. When the danger is not immediate, help is available through VicimLinkBC. It is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across [...]
Recent case law arising from the interpretation of the Family Law Act (the “FLA”) in British Columbia reveals two distinct positions on whether deemed excluded property from the commencement of a martial relationship remains excluded after being transferred into joint tenancy or after being used for a family purpose. Essentially, there is a differing opinion [...]
http://www.btvancouver.ca/videos/4158508901001/ http://cbabc.org/Legal-Community/Events/2015/Mar-Apr/Make-A-Will-Week
Our lovely and talented paralegal Stacie Gin was the valedictorian of her graduating class and gave the student address at the convocation ceremony of the School of Legal Studies at Capilano University yesterday. Stacie received accolades from the Dean and instructors, including "you are one of the best students I have ever had the pleasure [...]
