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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
October 11, 2013
Here’s how this practice can work for you: Team work We utilize divorce coaches who are counsellors or psychologists trained in the nuances of divorce and family law. They assist...
