What About the Dog? Divorce and Companion Animals
For many British Columbians, pets are a part of the family. Naturally, when you are going through a separation from your spouse, you may wonder what is going to happen
Pet Custody Agreements
The law in BC recently changed to give Courts tools to better recognize pets as members of the family rather than property. Navigating the world of pet custody can be
Residential Tenancy Branch Dispute Resolution
The Residential Tenancy Branch (“RTB”) provides landlords and tenants with information on their rights and responsibilities and is also provides the mandatory dispute resolution process for landlords and tenants who
Unbundled Legal Services: Navigating Small Claims Court with Flat Fees
The BC Provincial Court’s Small Claims Court is used for claims involving amounts of $5,001 to $35,000. The court process is a bit more accessible than Supreme Court to allow
Desk Order or Uncontested Divorce: what is it and how much does it cost?
What is it? In British Columbia, we have a process for obtaining divorce by “desk order” which really just means that everything is filed with the court but no one