Are You Entitled To Spousal Support At The End Of A “Marriage-Like” Relationship?
Are you entitled to spousal support even if you were not married? The answer is yes: according to BC law, you are entitled to spousal support –…
Are you entitled to spousal support even if you were not married? The answer is yes: according to BC law, you are entitled to spousal support –…
The Court of Appeal, in J.E.S.D. v. Y.E.P. 2018 BCCA 286, found that a 17 year old child who had persistently refused any contact with her father…
Issues of testamentary capacity frequently arise when a new will is made under ostensibly suspicious circumstances: late in a will-maker’s life, while in the throes of dementia,…
The landmark decision in Devore-Thompson v. Poulain, 2017 BCSC 1289 represents the first reported case where the Supreme Court of BC declared a marriage void due to lack…
In Suen v. Suen, 2016 BCCA 107, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia applied the doctrine of unjust enrichment in the context of a complex family dynamic….
A presumption of undue influence is established when the nature of the relationship between the parties demonstrates the potential for domination. To rebut the presumption, the donor…
As I have recently discussed, gratuitous inter vivos transfers made without consideration frequently give rise to Vancouver estate litigation. As people age they often transfer property gratuitously…
With excitement and anticipation the 9 lawyers and their support staff hosted the “6 Year Anniversary” Friends and Family Celebration of Onyx Law Group last Saturday, April…
A “power of attorney” is a legal document signed by the donor that appoints an agent (the “attorney”) and gives that agent the authority to carry out…
As people age they often transfer property gratuitously to their adult children, and then hold it with them in joint tenancy. Their goals may vary – some seek…
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