Collaborative Divorce Interview
May 5, 2015
Listen to Garth Edwards regarding Collaborative Divorce.
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It seemed like a good idea at the time… but
January 19, 2015
It is prudent to avoid being placed in a situation where you must defend your actions. Although an impatient driver behind you may insistently sound his horn, it is always...
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) – 3rd Annual Gala
January 15, 2015
On November 18, 2014, some of the CBE lawyers attended the 3rd Annual Gala held by the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers at the Sutton Place Hotel in Downtown Vancouver....
Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP wins Richmond Chamber of Commerce Business Award
December 29, 2014
Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP has been recognized by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce as a business committed to quality legal services and community philanthropy for over 35 years. Cohen Buchan...
Gifts by Joint Tenancy
October 24, 2014
The term “joint tenancy” is not uncommon in most households. It frequently comes up when people share ownership of assets, such as real property or bank accounts. The common understanding...
Agreements under the Family Law Act
August 20, 2014
The Family Law Act, in effect since March, 2013, recognizes agreements made between spouses dealing with family law issues, including division of property and debts. While many oral contracts can...
Family Law Act: Child Relocation and Parental Mobility
July 4, 2014
As of March 18, 2013, the Family Relations Act (“FRA”) was replaced with the Family Law Act (“FLA”). Sweeping changes came into effect under the new legislation affecting all aspects...
Jack Buchan presents at the Federal Court of Appeal and Federal Court Education Seminar, in Ottawa, Ontario
June 25, 2014
On May 23, 2014, at the Federal Court of Appeal and Federal Court Education Seminar, held in Ottawa, Ontario, Jack Buchan presented on Transport Safety Board issues: confidentiality, protection of...
Incorporating a Professional Corporation
May 11, 2014
Certain professionals such as accountants, architects, physicians, and dentists may provide services through a corporation. While such corporation is formed in the say way as a business corporation, the governing...
The Changing Face of Family Law
May 11, 2014
The legal system does not serve families well. Division 1 of the Family Law Act is titled “Resolution Out of Court Preferred”. The new Family Law Act recognises alternate dispute...
Do I Need A Lawyer To Incorporate A Company?
October 30, 2013
There is no legal requirement to retain a lawyer to incorporate a company. Any person can incorporate a company. There are however benefits in retaining our services to incorporate a...
What’s Yours May Not Be Mine…
October 23, 2013
Family property and excluded property under the new Family Law Act (“FLA”) Are you affected by the new rules of property division? “Spouse” now includes someone who is or was...