Contracts keep businesses running. Whether you own a construction company in Abbotsford, manage a retail store in Surrey, or operate a professional services business in Vancouver, you rely on contracts every day. But what happens when another party fails to do what they promised? Not every disagreement or mistake amounts to a breach of contract […]
One day, your spouse leaves for another country. At first, you expect them to come back. Months turn into years. Communication becomes difficult. Eventually, you realize the marriage is over. But one question keeps holding you back: Can I still get a divorce in BC if my spouse lives in another country? The answer is
A business customer stops paying. The company has few assets left, invoices remain unpaid, and collecting the debt seems impossible. You may wonder whether you have any realistic way to recover what you are owed. If the business owner or another individual signed a personal guarantee, you may still be able to recover the debt
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,
If a construction or renovation project involves your home or business, what happens if a contractor walks off the job and leaves work unfinished? You could be facing financial losses, an unusable property, and/or serious project delays. What remedies are available in British Columbia? You have homeowner rights and receive some protections under: BC’s contract
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
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