Meeting a Lawyer Virtually
May 27, 2020
Have you considered meeting a lawyer virtually ? Despite the confines of social distancing, we remain available to you online through Zoom or other platforms such as BlueJeans. We can...
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Supreme Court resumes trial management conferences and trials in civil and family matters
May 19, 2020
The Supreme Court has issued a notice that the court is now preparing to resume trial management conferences and civil and family trials. Trial management conferences scheduled on or after...
Mediation offers a good alternative for some divorcing couples
April 3, 2020
This article looks at divorce mediation in British Columbia, including some of its advantages and drawbacks. Divorce mediation has a long history in British Columbia, having been first recognized and...
Mother Loses back child support after taking child to Italy
April 3, 2020
Court rules that child support arrears are cancelled because mother violated custody order In a case that should serve as a warning to other parents involved in highly contentious child...
Splitting RRSPs – just one piece of the larger divorce puzzle
April 3, 2020
Focusing on age and tax implications, the article looks at how retirement accounts can be split during divorce. For those divorcing later in life, retirement accounts will be central during...
Legal Services during COVID-19 Pandemic
March 20, 2020
Dear Clients and fellow legal professionals, Given the measures being implemented by the government to address the rapid spread of the COVID-19 within Metro Vancouver, we are implementing the following...
Reasons you should consider appointing a power of attorney
November 19, 2018
An executor takes care of your estate when you die, but who takes care of things if you are unable to make decisions for yourself while alive? Signing a power...
Divorce or Separation – Family Property or Excluded Property?
November 19, 2018
You may wonder what assets you have to divide with your spouse or partner upon separation or divorce. Any asset whether real estate, a business, a pension, furnishings, tools, investments...
Cannabis legislation, impairment and employer’s responsibility
September 14, 2018
Is your company ready for recreational cannabis to be legal? Using cannabis in the workplace isn’t new – but now is a great time to make sure your policies cover...
Which Business Structure is Best For You?
September 14, 2018
When setting up a business, there are a variety of business structures that are available. So which is best for your needs? Below is a general overview of three basic...