How Valid Is a Verbal Agreement?
If you’ve ever shaken hands on a deal and later wondered whether that handshake would hold up in court, you’re not alone. I get asked about verbal agreements all the time – usually after a relationship has gone sideways. A text-message blowup. A former business partner who’s suddenly forgetful. A family member who insists they “never agreed to that.”
Here’s how verbal agreements actually work under BC law, and where people tend to get into trouble.
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Separation vs. Divorce in British Columbia: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
“Are we separated or divorced?”
It sounds like a simple question, but in British Columbia, the answer matters more than many people realize.
A lot of separating couples use the terms separation and divorce interchangeably. In reality, they’re legally distinct concepts. Confusing them can lead to serious misunderstandings about rights, obligations, and timing – particularly around property division, support, and future relationships.
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