Many couples that own pets say they develop a relationship with them akin to raising children. There is an emotional bond and a level of care and affection provided to pets that is not given to other types of property. [...read full post]
Polyamory is a hot topic these days. Societal expectations for relationships seem to be becoming more permissive, and with television shows like “Big Love”, and major news networks publishing polyamory “explainers” (https://globalnews.ca/news/4320857/what-is-polyamory/), polyamory appears to be working its way [...read full post]
The growing ubiquity of electronic communications over the past two decades has had a profound impact on the way we practice law. No longer are we sending letters to opposing counsel by mail or courier; rather, [...read full post]
We are delighted to welcome family lawyer Vanessa Park to our Vancouver office.
In addition to her family law expertise, Vanessa has a background and an interest in business law. This combined skill set will benefit clients who are looking [...read full post]
An Investment Advisor’s book of business is considered family property capable of division (see the BC Court of Appeal decision of Lightle v. Kotar 2014 BCCA 469). Under part 5 of the Family Law Act, the value of an IA’s [...read full post]