Common Law relationships and intestate Estates. Nancy Chen proved to the Supreme Court of British Columbia that she was the common law spouse of Philip Richardson, and was awarded his estate on November 19, 2014. Ms. Chen’s status as a common-law spouse was disputed by the deceased man’s brother, Steve…
Co-Parenting Isn’t Easy Being a separated parent can be difficult, most of all for the kids. Parents need to learn how to work together and not put children in the middle of their conflicts. Halle Berry took Gabriel Aubrey to court on November 26, 2014, over concerns that he straightened…
Many people have misconceptions about hiring a lawyer. They think hiring a lawyer will cost them more than they can afford. They may feel intimidated by the legal process, and uncertain about how to proceed. Their fear limits their ability to be good consumers. Many people spend more time at the…
Ezra Levant, Canadian radio broadcaster, author, and blogger, has been ordered to pay Khurrum Awan $80,000 for libel. He was found to make libelous statements about Mr. Awan on his controversial blog site. Ezra Levant, Canadian radio broadcaster, author, and blogger, has been ordered to pay Khurrum Awan $80,000 for…
LSS Reverses Legal Aid Decision, and Gives Woman Fighting Chance at Keeping Her Kids in B.C. A Vancouver area woman now has a fighting chance of keeping her children in Canada, thanks to a reversed decision by B.C.s Legal Services Society (L.S.S.). The Woman, known only as P.G., to protect…