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On January 31, 2018, the Oak Bay News kindly recognized Trudi Brown, Q.C. as a ‘Trail Blazer’ in Family Law in light of being awarded the Law Society of BC’s Excellence in Family Law award. Read more by clicking here. More recently on February 28,...
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In our increasingly mobile world, the reality is that many of us will live in different cities, provinces and even countries in our lifetime. You may desire to move for a new job opportunity, a new relationship, or to be closer to family. If children are involved in...
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Medical Services Plan (BC) – As of January 1, 2017, there are no longer premiums payable for children under the age of 19 or for dependent post-secondary students (this can include a student enrolled in full-time studies at a trade school, technical school or...
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The new Federal Budget includes some much-needed tax relief for those using assisted reproductive technologies to conceive a child. Getting medical help to conceive a child can cost thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars. These costs are not covered by most...
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Are you thinking of loaning your children, or another family member, some money for mortgage financing so they can take advantage of the new BC Government down payment plan (Home partnership program) to get into the housing market? It’s tempting, especially if you are...
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If claiming bankruptcy is a possibility for you and you’re thinking about separating or are going through a separation, it is important to know the effects of claiming bankruptcy on the division of “family property” and “family debt”. Recently, lawyer Samantha de Wit...