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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
International Divorce in Canada
We’ve talked about many aspects of divorce, including options for getting a divorce in Canada and who gets what in a divorce. Divorcing is never easy, but when…
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…
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…