Father Died. No Will. Does Live-In Girlfriend Inherit His Estate?
The rules of intestacy set out how an estate is to be distributed if a person dies with no will. BC law gives the largest share of…
Father Died Without A Will. Does His Common Law Partner Inherit His Estate?
When is a person a “common law spouse” who is entitled to an inheritance? That was the main issue to be decided in Jones v. Davidson, 2020…
Avoiding Spousal Support by Keeping Finances Separate?
If a couple keep their finances separate during a common-law relationship, will that provide the basis for avoiding spousal support should the relationship end? The short answer…
Are You Entitled To Spousal Support At The End Of A “Marriage-Like” Relationship?
Are you entitled to spousal support even if you were not married? The answer is yes: according to BC law, you are entitled to spousal support –…