How-to overcome the apprehension of hiring a lawyer
March 17, 2021
Hiring a lawyer can be intimidating. If I wasn’t a lawyer, I’d be apprehensive. Our work involves a lot of complex jargon and from an outsider's perspective it can be...
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What does a Spouse need to know before filing for divorce?
March 10, 2021
From a lawyer’s perspective, the first thing you need to know about a client that is considering filing for a divorce is whether or not they're satisfied that the marriage...
What are common disputes over a will and how do you avoid them?
March 4, 2021
If there is a dispute in relation to a will, generally that means somebody disagrees with what the will maker has decided. There are people who think they should have...
Can spouses prepare their own separation agreement?
February 25, 2021
Technically, spouses can prepare their own separation agreement so long as it is legally binding. Practically speaking, however, only the most simplistic cases should be handled without a lawyer. Separation...
Employment Discrimination and Workplace Harassment
February 22, 2021
Many employers and employees go looking for the definition of workplace harassment in the employment standards act. They don’t find it there. This and others are enshrined within the BC...
What is the difference between mediation, arbitration and litigation?
February 16, 2021
Lawyers are often asked about the differences between mediation, arbitration, and litigation. In litigation, you are undergoing a judicial process. You’re bound by the rules of court, and these rules...
How do you handle couples going through a divorced but residing in the same home?
January 27, 2021
It’s been quite common that couples going through the divorce process will continue to reside in the same home, at least for a little while. When you meet with a...
When should legal counsel be retained in a real estate transaction?
January 19, 2021
I would say legal counsel should be retained from the get go. Even when you start incorporating a company, which will make things right for you. Because a lot of...
Effects of COVID on Family Law
January 11, 2021
When COVID first began, there was a flurry of family law cases. Back in March and April, legal proceedings were quite a process due to this influx. The court had...
How do lawyers help with wills and personal planning?
December 22, 2020
Lawyers involved with wills and estates are frequently involved with these two kinds of plans: planning wills, which are end of life planning, and personal planning, which deals with situations...
What is a fair legal resolution?
December 17, 2020
A A fair resolution, whether in mediation, arbitration, or litigation, depends on the client’s expectations and whether they felt they had control over their case. If a lawyer isn’t upfront with...
The Most Challenging Aspects of Litigation
December 9, 2020
The most challenging aspect of litigation, from a client’s perspective, is the cost. These days, the cost of litigation is prohibitive and minimizing the cost of the case is part...