by Jayne Embree on May 25th, 2018
Before you separate or divorce in BC, there are things you can do before you leave your relationship that will make it easier. TOP PRIVACY & FINANCIAL THINGS TO DO 1. Create a new private email address, and change all of your online and computer passwords. This includes your cell…
by Michael Butterfield on January 16th, 2017
Excluded property in BC can be tricky. Generally, excluded property is property owned by one spouse prior to the relationship. Most times, this involves a house that one person bought before they married, or began living together. However, the term “excluded property” also applies to valuable art, inheritance, or other…
by Jayne on November 12th, 2015
There are lot of traps to avoid in divorce. Some can be simple things, like not having enough information, and some can be complex like knowing the right approach to use. The following are five major financial mistakes, which can be easily avoided. Being In The Dark About Family Finances…
by Jayne on July 18th, 2015
The Wills Variation Act means your Will may not, in fact, be the last word. Vancouver siblings found their share of their inheritance reduced after their late father’s second wife challenged will. A recent Wills Variation case has opened the door wider for challenging Wills. The Wills Variation Act allows family…
by Michael Butterfield on January 1st, 2015
Did you know that anyone in B.C. can call themselves a “counsellor” or a “therapist”? If you are looking for a counsellor to help you or your children get through a separation, consider these top 5 suggestions: 1. FIGURE OUT WHAT KIND OF COUNSELLOR YOUR FAMILY NEEDS There are a…