Family Law Matters
When Do Spouses Separate?
Dixson v Moss 2023 BCSC 1248 discussed the law relating to a contested claim as to when the spousal parties separated. The date of spousal separation can be very important
Criteria For a Marriage Like Relationship-2023
The court in Bellerose v Reda 2023 BCSC 748 reviewed the law re marriage like relationships and concluded in this case that one of the parties never intended to be
Family Verbal Agreement re Property Upheld
In Sojka v Sojka 2023 BCSC 52 the court upheld a verbal agreement made amongst family members as to the beneficial ownership of a parcel of property. In Suenv Suen
Family Compensation Act: Damages For Wrongful Death
Valencia-Paiaciao v KCP Heavy Industries Ltd. 2022 BCSC 1171 provided a good review of the law in British Columbia relating to claims under the Family Compensation Act for damages for
Marriage Agreements
The BC Supreme Court in Drummond v Billing 2022 BCSC 1076 reviewed the principles of law relating to marriage agreements. In that case the court set aside a marriage agreement
Family Law Re Property and Debt
Family Property and Debt was discussed in Williams v Williams 2022 BCSC 517. Although Family law and estate law have historically been very different, there has been a gradual trend
Marriage Like Relationships: Mutual Intent Not Necessary
The BC Court of Appeal in Mother 1 vs Solus Trust et al 2021 BCCA held that the mutual intent of both parties is not a prerequisite to finding that
Court Appointed Trustees For Infants ( S 159 FLA)
Individuals, (typically parents) and trust companies may apply to be appointed the trustee of the minor’s property pursuant to section 179 of the Family Law act. ( FLA) For example,
Courts Refuses Production of Computer Hard Drive
In a long running matrimonial dispute the court in Etemadi v Maali 2021 BCSC 1003 refused to order the defendant to produce her computer hard drive to her husband. A
S 150(2) WESA Allows Family Claim After Death
Weaver Estate v Weaver 2021 BCSC 881 allowed the personal representative of the deceased spouse as provided for by S 150(2) WES to commence the family law action for division