How can a guardianship lawyer help appoint a legal guardian for my child?
If you have children under legal age (19 years old), it’s critical to ensure they’re taken care of should something happen to you unexpectedly and you’re unable to be their caregiver due to accident or death. Here’s what you need to know when you hire a guardianship lawyer to help you appoint a legal guardian […]
Looking for a family lawyer? Read these Family Law FAQ first!
With 60 years of combined experience at our firm, we’ve heard it all! Here are some of the family law FAQ we get most often: Is it legal to download separation agreement templates online? No, however there are so many unknowns when purchasing any legal document templates online. Using one of our lawyers to draft […]
Why a family law practice is best for family legal matters
You wouldn’t go to a dermatologist when you fracture your leg in a soccer game. Similarly, you probably wouldn’t go to a lawyer who specializes in criminal law, when you are seeking will preparation or family mediation. Everyone specializes in something and you only want the professionals dealing with your family law issues. Here are […]
What Is an Attorney Representation Agreement?
There may come a time where you are unable to make decisions for yourself. During this time, ensure that your wishes are followed by having a legal attorney representation agreement. An attorney representation agreement is sometimes called a living will. It outlines how you wish to be treated if you are catastrophically injured or have […]
How getting legal advice for will preparation will ensure your desires are honoured
It seems that everyone wants to “DIY” these days, but there are some things best left to the professionals, or at least should be done with professional advice. This includes will preparation. There are many consumer books and websites offering will and legal document templates but they are often cookie-cutter and generic. It’s our experience […]
Are There Consequences If I Refuse Mediation?
For many couples, mediation can be used to resolve a number of separation and divorce issues. It is often the preferred method of resolution as it is less time consuming and generally much less expensive than going to court. But are there consequences for refusing to attend a mediation? In British Columbia, the short answer […]
What is Power of Attorney and When Do You Need One?
You’ve probably heard the term, but do you know what a Power of Attorney document is and when you actually need one according to Canadian and British Columbian laws? First, you need to know that there are two key people/roles in a Power of Attorney Document. The donor is an adult who needs someone to […]
How to Find a Good Family Lawyer
Knowing how to find a good family lawyer is often important to winning your case. There are many lawyers out there but finding the right one that is compassionate and knowledgeable about your case could be daunting. Here’s what you need to know about how to find a good family lawyer. Find one that specializes […]
Help me! I’m getting a divorce and need to know where to get divorce papers from!
Breaking up your family is sometimes the only option and when it is, you may be wondering where to get divorce papers and why you need them. Let us shed some light on the subject. Do you qualify for divorce? Divorces are not handed out like candy. There are an application process and pre-qualifications. To […]
What is a Living Will and why you need one
Our legal team is often asked “what is a living will” and how can you get one. In actual fact, we don’t use the term “living wills” in BC. Instead, we refer to advanced care directives and decision making agreements to serve a similar purpose. These documents allow the person of your choosing to make […]
