You’re dating someone who has kids from a prior relationship. Can you be on the hook pay child support if you break up? The short answer: Yes! In British Columbia, a court can require you to pay child support if: You married or were common law – you lived together for two years or had […]
The holidays are almost here. What if your ex says you can’t have the kids on Christmas Day? Or worse they announce “I booked a trip to Mexico with the kids!” Holiday parenting schedules can be a nightmare when you are separated or divorced. When your ex is being stubborn and unreasonable, it’s like talking to […]
You’re moving out and you want to take the cat. But your ex says no, that cat is mine! Legally who gets the cat after a breakup? Your pet is a family member and you’re a pet “parent”, not just an “owner.” You love your pet almost as much as a child and its safety and happiness matters. […]
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Have you ever thought about being a lawyer? When you were younger, did someone say “you should be a lawyer”? Maybe you loved to perform – or argue! Do you know a young person who would make a great lawyer– but you have no idea where they should start? Well, being a lawyer in real […]
After a loved one dies, who is responsible for arranging the funeral? If you have been named the executor of an estate, you have the first right to make arrangements for the funeral. This is why it’s very important to locate your loved one’s will as soon as possible to learn who was named as […]
What is Probate? Probate is the process of applying to the court to confirm that a will is valid and can be acted on. The executor of the will is the person who has to apply for probate. What is an Executor? An executor is a person who makes sure that a will-maker’s possessions are […]
What is a Will? A will is a legal document that states what a person would like done with their estate (property, assets, and debts) when they die. A will also allows parents to decide who will take care of their children if their children are still minors when they die. Note: A minor in […]
There are many ways that you can plan for your future financial and health care decisions in case one day you are no longer able to make those decisions for yourself. Some excellent planning tools include: A Power of Attorney An Advance Directive A Representation Agreement What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of […]