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04/17/2025By Judith A. Janzen
How Long Does Spousal Support Last in BC?
The length of time spousal support will last in BC depends on whether your support order or agreement sets a specific end date. If no end date is stated, then…
04/13/2025By Candace Cho
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
There are special relationships that give rise to fiduciary responsibilities. When managing assets or making decisions on someone else’s behalf, a fiduciary ha…
04/08/2025By Judith A. Janzen
How to Protect an Inheritance from the Risk of Divorce
In British Columbia, an inheritance you receive is excluded property under section 85 of the Family Law Act, so it stays with you on separation. But any incre…
04/03/2025By Candace Cho
What Is an Estate Freeze in Canada?
An estate freeze in Canada is a strategy used to lock in the current value of an individual’s estate for preserving wealth, minimizing tax consequences, loweri…
03/31/2025By Judith A. Janzen
How to Divide Assets in Separation or Divorce
In British Columbia, Part 5 of the Family Law Act treats almost everything you and your spouse acquired during the relationship as family property, split equa…
03/29/2025By Judith A. Janzen
International Family Law Canada
We live in an interconnected world. We travel more often, communicate over great distances with ease, and are much more likely to try life in a new country tha…
03/15/2025By Judith A. Janzen
International Divorce in Canada
International divorce in Canada can involve added legal issues when spouses live in different countries, are married abroad, or own assets outside Canada. In B…
03/10/2025By Candace Cho
Blended Family Estate Planning
A blended family is one that includes remarried spouses, stepchildren, and sometimes ex-spouses and comes with unique financial and legal challenges. Unlike tr…
03/07/2025By Judith A. Janzen
How Do You Prove Inheritance Theft in British Columbia
When a loved one passes away, it is an extremely devastating time for any family. After taking the necessary time to heal, and honor their life, friends and fa…
03/03/2025By Candace Cho
Who Can Contest a Will in Canada?
In Canada, spouses, children, beneficiaries, and others who would inherit if a will were invalid may have the right to contest it. The grounds for a challenge…