If you're going through a family law dispute in BC, sooner or later you'll be on the receiving end of an aggressive letter from opposing counsel - and few things upset a client more. The letter is forceful and one-sided. It makes allegations, it makes demands, and it presents the other party's version of events as if it were already accepted as fact. So the natural reaction is: we need to respond. Not just respond - respond forcefully, point by point, set the record straight, tell them they're wrong, go on offence, put the truth in writing.
A letter from opposing counsel is not a court decision. It doesn't mean the other side is right, it doesn't mean a judge agrees with them, and it doesn't mean you're losing. Usually it means one thing - the other lawyer is advocating for their client. That's their job.
In British Columbia, a builders’ lien is a powerful tool. But it’s not a catch-all remedy. You cannot always lien for everything you think you're owed, and getting it wrong can be expensive.
Here’s what the Builders Lien Act actually allows, and where people tend to make mistakes.
When parents separate, one of the first questions that comes up is child support. Who pays? How much? And for how long?
In British Columbia, child support isn’t discretionary or negotiable in the way many people assume. It’s governed by federal legislation and structured guidelines. While every family’s circumstances are different, the starting point is often more straightforward than people expect.
Here’s how child support is calculated in BC, and some common mistakes that can become expensive later.
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.
For most couples, the family home is more than an asset. It’s a place full of memories, stability, and emotion. It’s also, in most cases, the most valuable property in the relationship. So, what actually happens to the home when you separate or divorce in British Columbia? Who gets to stay, who gets paid out, and what if you can’t agree?
Here’s how it works under BC’s Family Law Act, and what to expect when one person wants to keep the home while the other wants to sell.
Let's take a moment to dispel some myths and explore why the "bulldog lawyer" might not be the champion you need in a legal dispute. Here are five compelling reasons to think twice before subscribing to the bulldog belief.
