Deciding ‘Jurisdiction’ in BC Family Law
How Inter-provincial & International Parenting Disputes Work in BC Courts Family Law disputes in British Columbia can be emotionally charged and can involve complex legal arguments and issues. There can be a heightened sense of complexity when questions of jurisdiction need to be resolved. When both parties (and/or their children) live in the same province, there is no question where the …Read more →
Administrators Acting Out
Removing Estate Administrators in BC Courts The Administration of an Estate can be a difficult and often thankless task. This can be further complicated when the Estate is composed of property in varying jurisdictions with multiple beneficiaries scattered across the globe. However, despite any potential difficulties in administration, Administrators have a duty to act in good faith and in the interest …Read more →
Precision in Pleadings
Understanding Pleadings in BC Litigation Pleadings, the documents filed by litigants setting out their case or their defence, are critically important aspects of litigation. Pleadings are designed to tell the Court the nature of the case being advanced by the plaintiff and the defences intended to be used by the defendants. Cases involving the BC Wills, Estates and Succession Act, are no exceptions …Read more →