4 Key Steps in Family Law Litigation in BC
Key Stages in BC Family Law Litigation Divorce Litigation in BC Many people find litigation to very stressful, and divorce litigation is certainly no exception. When spouses separate and they are not able to come to a mutually agreed-upon settlement, litigation will often be required to make both final and temporary decisions regarding guardianship, parenting time, and division of assets and debts. Here …Read more →
Why File A Certificate of Pending Litigation
Certificates of Pending Litigation in BC Filing a Certificate of Lis Pendens in BC After either or a sudden or expected death, surviving beneficiaries often move quickly to try to deal with the estate of the recently deceased. Often, this involves the sale of real property which the Deceased owned. What is a Certificate of Pending Litigation (“CPL”)? Certificates of Pending Litigation …Read more →
Is A Note On The Back Of A Napkin Valid To Alter A Will?
Can Napkin Notes Alter a Will in BC? Making a Valid Will in BC Prior to the introduction of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), British Columbia was considered to be a “strict compliance” jurisdiction with respect to the laws governing changing, revoking or altering wills. One of the biggest changes introduced be WESA is found in section 58, which …Read more →