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Estate of BC Biker Divided Between His Wife and “Secret” Common-Law Spouse

November 17, 2021 By Candace Cho

A Hells Angels prospect led a double life, leaving a “complicated legacy” after his disappearance and murder. Michael Widner maintained two separate households for almost a decade…

Family Law

Is BC Spousal Support Owed If Couple Didn’t Live Together?

August 31, 2018 By Candace Cho

BC spousal support obligations arise if a person lived with another person in a marriage-like relationship for a continuous period of at least 2 years. Can BC…

Estate Law

BC Estate Law: Does Common-Law Spouse Inherit If Partner Dies Without a Will?

August 17, 2018 By Candace Cho

BC estate law sets out a detailed scheme for distribution of assets if someone passes away without a will. A person dying without a will is deemed…

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