Many families in Abbotsford go through life without ever requiring legal assistance. Those are the lucky ones. Families frequently develop complex issues, disputes, and other situations that either end up in court or require professional help in the form of mediation, negotiation, or collaboration between lawyers. From divorces to child custody, parenting schedules, support, guardianship, […]
Gordon Nelson Inc. v. Cameron: 2018 BCCA 304 Financing conditions appear in almost every BC real estate contract. But how hard does a buyer actually have to try to secure financing before they can walk away? A landmark BC Court of Appeal decision makes clear there is no single answer — it depends entirely on
Most people assume that once a divorce order is granted, it is final and cannot be challenged. However a landmark 2025 decision from the BC Court of Appeal has changed that assumption. The court confirmed that under the right circumstances, a desk order divorce can be set aside — even years after it was granted. If
What can you do if you want a divorce but your spouse either doesn’t agree with it from the start or refuses to sign the papers after being served? Can you get a divorce without the other person signing? In British Columbia, if you feel that your marriage is beyond repair but your spouse doesn’t
Millennials in British Columbia are increasingly turning to prenuptial agreements as they view marriage as both a financial partnership and a romantic one, especially when they have already inherited or are set to accumulate significant assets. People are also generally getting married later in life and want to protect their hard-earned assets, while also preventing
Separation and divorce are often stressful, not least because of the financial uncertainty faced by the spouses. Seeking financial clarity is an essential part of the process. This is helped by understanding the provisions of the Family Law Act for dividing property and debts in BC. The Family Law Act covers both married spouses and
British Columbia’s Partition of Property Act is designed to help co-owners resolve property disputes when they need to divide or sell the asset. The legislation often applies during property litigation involving common-law relationship breakups when couples don’t agree on what to do with the property. It may also be important during family inheritance disputes between
Legally enforceable cohabitation or prenup agreements can be highly useful domestic contracts when a couple decides to move in with each other or get married, saving time, expense, and stress if the relationship breaks down. However, the British Columbia courts can set aside these agreements on various grounds. Both cohabitation and prenuptial agreements may be
Construction projects in British Columbia are often sizable, high-stakes undertakings, where mistakes, misunderstandings, or a lack of planning can be costly. Despite the best of intentions and considerable effort that go into most construction projects, defects and deficiencies often result, leading to disputes that can be challenging to resolve. These defects and deficiencies may concern:
Most divorcing couples in British Columbia don’t end up with a judge deciding the key matters. Instead, they negotiate a settlement agreement. The judge will check this to confirm that “reasonable arrangements” have been made for the children before granting the divorce. The settlement agreement process can be challenging for separating couples during a time
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