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Recent Decision on Spousal Support
ARTICLE The highest court in British Columbia, the Court of Appeal, recently ruled on the issues of calculating a self-employed person’s Guideline income for spousal
“I Have Rights” – Yolanda’s Story by Cristen Gleeson
“The hardest thing about splitting up was that I didn’t have a job. I took care of the kids, the house, and the yard.
Breaking the Silence by Cristen Gleeson
“Honestly, for me, I never thought I would have the strength to leave. I thought I was trapped.” This a story that is much too
Recent Changes to BC’s Family Law Act
When it comes to getting married, or living in a long-term common-law relationship in the Fraser Valley, one of the most important – and most contentious – issues that a couple can face is a marriage agreement, commonly known as a prenuptial agreement. It is particularly important where one party is bringing significant assets into the relationship, often in second marriages. While discussing and forming this type of agreement can cause tension in a relationship, it is a realistic and practical step to take to prevent family law problems later on. Not every relationship goes on the way it was planned or intended. Separation and divorce sadly are distinct possibilities for many couples – and while the ending of your relationship may leave you heartbroken, a prenuptial agreement may prevent it from also leaving you broke.
Dying Without a Will by Jason Filek
There is a common misconception in British Columbia that if you die without a Will that the Government will take all of your assets. This
Limitation Act by Adnan Habib
New British Columbia Limitation Act On June 1, 2013 a new British Columbia Limitation Act came into force. The new Act replaces the existing deadlines