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Dealing with a Sibling Stealing from Estate in 2026
If a sibling is stealing from an estate, document the missing assets, gather supporting evidence, and speak with an estate lawyer as soon as possible. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to recover stolen assets through the courts and hold the responsible party accountable. Acting quickly can help protect the estate and your […]
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 increase in its value during the relationship is shared family property, and an inheritance mixed into jointly held assets can lose its excluded status. Inheritances are meant to […]
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 international factors come into play, the process can become even more complex. Whether you or your spouse live in different countries, were married abroad, or hold foreign assets, […]
Uncontested Divorce in British Columbia: A Comprehensive Guide
An uncontested (desk order) divorce is the fastest route in British Columbia: you resolve every issue arising from the marriage first, then a Supreme Court judge grants the divorce on paper without anyone appearing in court. You still need one year of separation and a spouse ordinarily resident in BC for the year before filing. […]
Can I Challenge a BC Marriage Agreement if I got Legal Advice Before Signing? The Legal Perspective
A BC marriage agreement may be unenforceable if one or both of the spouses did not obtain independent legal advice before signing the agreement. Without independent legal advice, there is a risk that the court will set the BC marriage agreement aside on the basis that one or both of the spouses did not know […]
Challenging the Enforceability of a BC Marriage Agreement Under Family Law
If properly prepared, a BC marriage agreement effectively and efficiently deals with issues such as division of property, responsibility for debts, spousal support, and child support on breakdown of a relationship. However, if not properly prepared or fairly negotiated, a BC marriage agreement may be set aside (in other words, the agreement may be found […]