People living in marriage-like relationships without a formal wedding should know their rights under the Family Law Act. This is commonly referred to being a 'common law spouse' or a 'common law marriage'. In this blog, we'll discuss property division,…
Sadly, children are sometimes born after one of their parents passes away – a posthumous birth or after-born child. In other cases, babies can be conceived well after one of their parents has passed away because of current and advancing…
Many couples own shared assets, and it is not uncommon for couples to hold tenanted investment properties together. When a relationship ends, co-owners must divide the shared assets. This division may necessitate selling the shared assets to split the proceeds.…
Most people find nothing but a headache in involvement in a legal dispute, especially if the dispute goes to court. While having competent, full service legal representation can make the process much easier, the prospect of going to trial is…
In British Columbia, couples that have already agreed on the terms of their divorce can save time and money by filing for a desk order divorce. This saves the couple from having to appear in front of a judge to…
The Covid-19 pandemic and related lockdowns unfortunately resulted in a wave of divorces in British Columbia and around the world. In British Columbia, couples who already agree on the terms of their divorce can file for a desk order divorce.…
Within 50 years of marriage, an estimated 40% of unions will culminate in divorce. The Covid-19 pandemic has only amplified these unfortunate numbers. Although many partners navigate the divorce process amicably, the legal aspects and court appearances can generate unique…
A Vancouver couple divorced after 17 years of marriage, and later had a dispute over the spousal support payments they had agreed to in their divorce agreement. After the divorce, their three children spent most of their time living with…
