How is Spousal Support Determined in BC?
Introduction Spousal support is an amount of money one spouse has a duty to pay to the other spouse. In addition to whether a party receives spousal support at all, other…
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Can a Mortgage Secure Funds that Have Been Previously Advanced to a Borrower?
In a typical mortgage scenario, a lender advances funds to a borrower at the time the mortgage agreement is signed (e.g., to allow the borrower to purchase a home). In ex…
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How is Shared Property Divided in Divorce?
In British Columbia, the property division rules set out within the Family Law Act apply to both legally married couples and common-law couples (i.e., couples who have be…
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Has your Insurer acted in Bad Faith?
Insurance companies owe a duty to claimants to act in good faith. These duties include compensating or indemnifying in a timely way and to investigate a claim promptly, f…
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Common Reasons for Accidental Death Insurance Denial
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How to File for Divorce In BC
Our Family Law team answers some of the most common questions→
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Misrepresentation in Life Insurance Claims
Misrepresentation in the application is one of the most common reasons →
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Who Must be Included in a Transparency Report Under the Land Owner Transparency Act?
The Land Owner Transparency Act requires individuals with interest in land to file a transparency declaration housed in a searchable, public database. Learn more about wh…
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Claiming Long-Term Disability Due to Burnout
Many people experience decline in their physical and mental health due to chronic stress and burnout. If someone becomes unable to perform their job functions due to bur…
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