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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...
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...
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...
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...
May 8, 2019
In support of the White Rock and Surrey communities, Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP, is please to be a sponsor of the 30th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held at the Morgan...
April 29, 2019
In support of the Richmond community, Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP, is please to be a sponsor of the 2019 Rhinestone Cowboy Charity Dinner, held in Richmond BC on May 12,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
May 7, 2018
Do you have a will? Should you have a will? What happens if you get sick and are unable to make decisions about your property? On April 25, 2019 Barry...
March 1, 2018
Further to our article on the same topic posted on December 6, 2017, effective February 21, 2018 the additional property transfer tax rate is increased to 20 percent from 15...
