Plain-language articles about British Columbia law.
Not eligible for legal aid? Learn how to check Access Pro Bono eligibility and what other family law help exists in British Columbia.
Read the article →Learn when British Columbia zoning allows a basement suite or laneway home, which permits you may need, and where the ALR and local rules change things.
Read the article →Learn the additional property transfer tax rate for foreign buyers in British Columbia, which regions it covers, who is exempt and how it is paid.
Read the article →Understand why adverse possession is largely abolished in British Columbia, what long use of a neighbour's strip does not create, and the options left.
Read the article →Aged 65 or older in British Columbia? See what alter ego and joint partner trusts are, how they defer tax, and what they do and do not do for probate.
Read the article →Learn who counts as a spouse, what entitlement to spousal support means, and what a court weighs under British Columbia's Family Law Act and Divorce Act.
Read the article →Learn how a protection order can be sought without notice to your ex in British Columbia, what the court considers, and what happens afterward.
Read the article →Creditor calls after a death? See how the estate pays a deceased person's debts in British Columbia, and when joint debts and guarantees can differ.
Read the article →See how British Columbia's Family Law Act divides the part of a pension earned during the relationship, the methods used, and the deadlines that apply.
Read the article →Find out how British Columbia strata pet bylaws work, which pets are protected by exemptions, and what to check before buying with a dog or cat.
Read the article →Compare the PST, GST and property transfer tax a buyer faces in an asset purchase versus a share purchase of a business in British Columbia.
Read the article →A plain list of the legal duties of an attorney under a British Columbia enduring power of attorney, including honesty, separating assets and keeping records.
Read the article →Understand why Banks v Goodfellow matters in will disputes, how BC courts use it with WESA s. 36, and what to ask a lawyer in British Columbia.
Read the article →Do you have to file a T3 return for a bare trust in British Columbia? Learn what a bare trust is and how the CRA trust reporting rules may apply to you.
Read the article →Learn what BC's Online Divorce Assistant is for, which couples can use it, and when you need other court forms instead, under British Columbia law.
Read the article →Can you get money back if a British Columbia realtor or brokerage misappropriates your deposit? Learn how the Special Compensation Fund works, and its limits.
Read the article →What a beneficiary can ask for, which delays are built into the process, and the court steps that can move a slow estate along in British Columbia.
Read the article →Caveat emptor, latent versus patent defects, the evidence that matters and time limits to watch if you find problems after buying in British Columbia.
Read the article →Find out what Family Justice Centres in British Columbia offer separating parents, who can use them, what mediation involves and how to reach one.
Read the article →Find out whether permanent residents and work permit holders pay the additional foreign buyer tax in British Columbia, and which exemptions may apply.
Read the article →Understand the British Columbia home flipping tax: the 730-day rule, how the rate falls over time, key exemptions and when a return is due.
Read the article →Which British Columbia lots qualify for SSMUH zoning, how many units are allowed, the exemptions, and what municipalities can still regulate.
Read the article →Learn when a building permit is needed in British Columbia, what an application includes, how it differs from a development permit, and the risks.
Read the article →Buying a business from a bankruptcy trustee in British Columbia? Learn how the Commercial Tenancy Act treats lease assignment and what changes for employees.
Read the article →Buying a business in British Columbia from a seller who lives outside Canada? Learn how the section 116 25% withholding rule works and what to put in the deal.
Read the article →Buying a business that owns its building in British Columbia? Learn how the land side is treated, what tax applies and what to check before you close.
Read the article →Buying acreage in British Columbia without city water or sewer? Learn how to test a well, check a septic system and approach problems found after closing.
Read the article →Buying acreage in British Columbia with a well or water licence? Learn what transfers to you, what needs a licence, and how to check well water first.
Read the article →Executor lives in another province or country and will not respond? Learn when British Columbia courts have power over them and how removal works.
Read the article →Told your presale price is rising or completion is delayed? See what your contract and disclosure statement control and what rights you have in British Columbia.
Read the article →In British Columbia a landlord can end a tenancy only on grounds the Residential Tenancy Act allows. See the valid reasons, notice periods and dispute deadlines.
Read the article →Learn how a beneficiary can ask an executor for accounts and apply to the BC Supreme Court to have them passed, with the steps explained for British Columbia.
Read the article →Learn when a beneficiary can get a copy of a will in British Columbia, what the probate notice must include, and what to do if no copy has reached you.
Read the article →Learn how a British Columbia beneficiary can ask the court for leave to sue or defend for the estate under WESA s. 151 when the executor will not act.
Read the article →Unmarried partners in British Columbia can claim spousal support under the Family Law Act. Learn the two-year rule, the child exception and proof of cohabitation.
Read the article →Find out when an unmarried partner counts as a spouse under BC law, what the 180-day deadline means, and what to do next in British Columbia.
Read the article →Learn whether a grandparent can apply for a contact order in British Columbia, who qualifies, how a court decides and what other options exist.
Read the article →Learn how a court claim can hold up an executor's distribution of an estate in British Columbia, even after 210 days, and what beneficiaries can do meanwhile.
Read the article →See what a British Columbia prenup can and cannot decide about child support, guardianship and parenting time, and how courts treat a child's best interests.
Read the article →Learn how British Columbia law treats a deposit when a business purchase collapses, including court relief from forfeiture and the 2-year limitation period.
Read the article →Learn whether a separated spouse or former common-law partner can bring a wills variation claim in British Columbia, and the 180-day deadline.
Read the article →Find out when a separated spouse or co-owner can compel the sale of a home in British Columbia, the court's role, and how occupancy orders fit in.
Read the article →Learn how British Columbia strata bylaws, fines and provincial registration rules apply to Airbnb-style rentals, and what a strata can enforce.
Read the article →Can a strata ban rentals in British Columbia? Learn what changed in 2022, what short-term rental bylaws can still do, age rules and landlord disclosure.
Read the article →Learn how the 180-day spousal home protection works when someone dies without a will in British Columbia, and who counts as a spouse for it.
Read the article →Learn how an attorney under an enduring power of attorney can be replaced or removed in British Columbia, by the adult, by resignation or through the court.
Read the article →Learn what an attorney under a BC enduring power of attorney can and cannot do about a will or a beneficiary designation, and where court approval is needed.
Read the article →Find out when an attorney in British Columbia may be paid, what expenses can be reimbursed, and the limits on gifts and loans from the adult's property.
Read the article →Unsure how to handle an estate decision? Learn how a British Columbia executor can petition the BC Supreme Court for advice or directions, and when it helps.
Read the article →Learn when an executor in British Columbia can be personally liable for estate debts, unpaid tax or early distributions, and the steps that reduce the risk.
Read the article →Named as executor but don't want the job? See how renouncing works in British Columbia, what happens to the estate afterward, and the risks of acting first.
Read the article →Wondering if an executor can sell a house before probate in British Columbia? Learn who has authority, what land title and buyers look for, and next steps.
Read the article →Learn how an executor in British Columbia who already holds a grant can apply to be discharged, who takes over, and what duties and risks remain.
Read the article →Learn when child support arrears can be reduced or cancelled in British Columbia, why applying promptly matters, and how interest and variation work.
Read the article →Named as one of several executors in British Columbia? Learn when a co-executor can act alone, the limit on land, and what to do if you deadlock.
Read the article →Planning to move in with a partner in British Columbia? See when you become spouses, how property rules apply and what to know about signing an agreement first.
Read the article →Find out when creditors can reach an inheritance in British Columbia, including the deceased's debts, a beneficiary's own debts and plan benefits.
Read the article →Find out whether an executor can pay lawyer and administration costs from estate funds in British Columbia, and what the court can review.
Read the article →Can family agree among themselves to change a will in British Columbia? Learn what the court alone can do, who cannot consent, and which deadlines still apply.
Read the article →Learn how funeral costs are treated as an estate expense in British Columbia, who gets paid first, and what help the Burial or Cremation Supplement offers.
Read the article →Learn whether you can contest a will in British Columbia, the difference between a wills variation claim and a validity challenge, and key deadlines.
Read the article →Married abroad but living in BC? See the one-year residency rule and what proof of marriage the court needs for a divorce in British Columbia.
Read the article →What the rules say when the other parent won't sign a child's passport form, and how orders and guardianship matter for parents in British Columbia.
Read the article →How interim spousal support works in British Columbia: how to ask the court, what it considers, and why timing and the two-year limit matter.
Read the article →Learn what family law help Legal Aid BC offers, how Family Law Centres work for family violence survivors, and where to turn next in British Columbia.
Read the article →Learn how relocation works in British Columbia: when a move counts, the 60-day notice, the 30-day objection window, and the test a court applies.
Read the article →Can you withhold a child from your ex in British Columbia? Learn the risks of doing so and the lawful routes when safety is a concern.
Read the article →Learn when a parent in British Columbia needs consent to move or travel with a child, how guardianship works, and what protective court orders exist.
Read the article →Find out whether a court in British Columbia can order a spouse to fund your family law case, what section 89 allows, and what its limits are.
Read the article →Want to help your child buy a home in British Columbia without going on title? Learn about gifts versus loans, lender letters and protecting the money on separation.
Read the article →How expropriation works under the BC Expropriation Act: notice, inquiry, approval, payment and how compensation is set and disputed in British Columbia.
Read the article →How unpaid support can lead to driver's licence cancellation or passport suspension in British Columbia, and how to stop arrears from growing.
Read the article →Find out how a safety deposit box of a deceased person can be opened in British Columbia, the WESA s. 183 inventory rule and what can be removed.
Read the article →Find out whether you can apply for probate yourself in British Columbia, what steps and forms are involved, and where self-filing gets difficult.
Read the article →Thinking of selling your presale condo contract in British Columbia? See when assignment is allowed, developer consent and reporting rules, and the tax effects.
Read the article →Can you be separated in British Columbia while still living in the same home? Learn what the Family Law Act says and why your separation date matters.
Read the article →Find out whether provincial zoning rules let you build a duplex or fourplex on your British Columbia lot, including size, servicing and exemptions.
Read the article →Income or health changed? Learn when and how a spousal support order or agreement can be changed in British Columbia, and what evidence matters.
Read the article →Find out how a divorce can proceed in British Columbia when your spouse will not cooperate, including service, response deadlines and undefended cases.
Read the article →Married without a prenup? Learn how spouses in British Columbia can still make a written property agreement, what it can cover and how to sign it properly.
Read the article →Find out when a divorce takes effect in British Columbia, how the 31-day wait works, and what you need before planning a new marriage.
Read the article →Learn what happens when a beneficiary does not want a gift from an estate in British Columbia, who may receive it instead, and what to check first.
Read the article →How short-term rental rules treat a secondary suite or laneway home in British Columbia: where they apply, registration, fees and enforcement.
Read the article →If your child now lives with you, learn why you cannot simply stop paying child support in British Columbia and how to apply to change the order properly.
Read the article →Find out how subdivision works in British Columbia: the approving officer, minimum lot sizes, servicing, ALR limits and the typical steps to take.
Read the article →Falling behind on your mortgage in British Columbia? Learn the relief options to ask your lender about, what they cost, and what protections may apply.
Read the article →Learn when a certificate of pending litigation can be registered on BC land, what it does to a sale and how it is cancelled in British Columbia.
Read the article →Worried your spouse will sell or mortgage the family home? Learn when a certificate of pending litigation can be registered in British Columbia.
Read the article →Lost a job or is your ex earning more? Learn how child support can be changed in British Columbia, the legal test, and why you should not just stop paying.
Read the article →Find out when child support continues after 19 in British Columbia because of school, illness or disability, and how to end or extend it.
Read the article →How British Columbia child support works when the payor earns over $150,000: table amounts, the section 4 choice, income rules and a worked example.
Read the article →See how British Columbia determines child support income for a self-employed or incorporated payor, including add-backs, corporate income and imputing.
Read the article →Find out if you can claim spousal support after a common-law separation in British Columbia, what a court weighs, and the time limit to apply.
Read the article →Learn what a CRA clearance certificate is, how an executor in British Columbia requests one, and the personal risk of distributing estate assets without it.
Read the article →Learn when mortgage default insurance is required in British Columbia, who it protects, what the premium costs and how it is added to your mortgage.
Read the article →See which conditions buyers commonly add to a British Columbia offer, such as financing, inspection, title and strata documents, and how to set timing.
Read the article →Find out how British Columbia's intestacy rules treat a surviving common-law partner, how the two-year test applies and what to do next after a death.
Read the article →Unmarried spouses in British Columbia generally have 2 years from separation to claim property, pension or spousal support. Learn how the clock works.
Read the article →Learn how British Columbia counts the start of a common-law relationship, how the two-year mark works, and how the date shapes family versus excluded property.
Read the article →See what the BC Family Law Act treats the same for common-law and married spouses, and what differs, including divorce, in British Columbia.
Read the article →Learn what the completion, possession and adjustment dates mean in a British Columbia home purchase, how they relate, and what happens on each.
Read the article →Understand the court fees, Public Guardian and Trustee review fee, bonding and ongoing expenses of a committeeship application in British Columbia.
Read the article →See which costs come off your sale price on completion day in British Columbia, from mortgage payout and commission to strata fees, so you can estimate proceeds.
Read the article →Understand who can act on a deceased person's vehicle and ICBC insurance in British Columbia, which steps to take with a broker, and what to confirm first.
Read the article →See the Supreme Court of British Columbia fees to start a divorce, serve papers and get a certificate, and how to apply for a fee waiver if money is tight.
Read the article →Wondering whether a bank in British Columbia will release a deceased person's money without probate? Learn how banks decide and which assets skip probate.
Read the article →Find out how debts are paid from an estate in British Columbia, when a beneficiary could be affected, and what order claims follow if money runs short.
Read the article →Find out how children share an estate when there is no will in British Columbia, including adult and half-siblings, a surviving spouse and a child who died first.
Read the article →Separating from a common-law partner in British Columbia before 2 years? Learn how the Family Law Act treats property, support, and the time limits to apply.
Read the article →Find out when an unmarried partner counts as a spouse if someone dies without a will in British Columbia, the two-year test, and how it is proven.
Read the article →Find out how British Columbia law treats a will gift or executor appointment for a former spouse, including separation, common-law partners and reconciliation.
Read the article →Learn when grandchildren share in an estate with no will in British Columbia, how a parent's share passes down, and how survivorship and adoption matter.
Read the article →Find out whether a co-owner can force a sale of the family home after separation in British Columbia, and what alternatives like a buyout or staying put exist.
Read the article →Find out when an estate in British Columbia needs a grant of probate, what usually triggers the requirement, and which assets may pass without one.
Read the article →Does putting property in a trust avoid probate fees in British Columbia? Learn which trusts sit outside the estate, which do not, and where joint ownership fits.
Read the article →Find out when a divorce in British Columbia can be finished on paper alone, when service or a response changes things, and what happens after the order.
Read the article →If your landlord is selling in British Columbia, the tenancy continues. Learn when a buyer can require you to leave and your rights at showings.
Read the article →Learn when British Columbia family court rules require mediation, parenting education or a needs assessment first, and which exceptions may apply.
Read the article →Find out when your deposit is safe, when it can be forfeited, and what a seller can do if you back out of a home purchase in British Columbia.
Read the article →Find out when a British Columbia court requires security (a bond) from an estate administrator, when it is not needed, and what to ask about cost.
Read the article →Thinking of moving in together? Learn what a cohabitation agreement can cover in British Columbia, and when a BC court may set one aside.
Read the article →Can you write your own separation agreement in British Columbia? See when it is valid, what legal advice does and when a court may set it aside.
Read the article →Do you need a lawyer or notary to buy a home in British Columbia? Learn what each can do, why one usually handles title transfer, and what to ask.
Read the article →Wondering if you need a lawyer or notary to sell your house in British Columbia? See who can prepare the transfer and what the conveyancer does for sellers.
Read the article →Learn whether British Columbia law requires a lawyer or independent legal advice for a prenup, and how skipping advice can affect whether it holds up.
Read the article →Learn why a buyer should get a PST clearance certificate before closing a business purchase in British Columbia, how to apply, and what PST applies to assets.
Read the article →Learn why child support and parenting time are separate in British Columbia, how support is set, and what you can do if you are denied time with your child.
Read the article →See how GST applies to a new or substantially renovated home in British Columbia, what the new housing rebate covers, and the first-time buyer rebate.
Read the article →Learn when the section 167 GST election can remove GST from a business asset purchase in British Columbia, who files it, the deadline, and where it does not help.
Read the article →Learn how British Columbia law treats child support when a teenager under 19 leaves home, including the exceptions, and how to change or end an order.
Read the article →Learn how a protection order from another Canadian province is treated in British Columbia, how police enforce it, and when to apply for a new BC order.
Read the article →Learn when a representation agreement in British Columbia must name a monitor, what a monitor does, and what to do if you worry about a representative.
Read the article →Learn whether British Columbia law presumes equal parenting time after separation, or decides each case on the child's best interests, and what that means.
Read the article →Learn how British Columbia and federal law decide whether a divorce granted outside Canada is recognized, and what to consider before remarrying or dividing property.
Read the article →Learn what British Columbia's Commercial Tenancy Act says about assigning a commercial lease in a business sale, and why the lease wording matters most.
Read the article →Learn how trying to reconcile after separation affects your separation date, property division and divorce timeline in British Columbia, and the two 90-day rules.
Read the article →Does right of survivorship keep a home or joint account out of British Columbia probate fees? See how it works and the catches that can undo it.
Read the article →In British Columbia, spousal support does not end automatically when an ex remarries or moves in. See how agreements, orders and variation work.
Read the article →Learn when a British Columbia listing agreement must be in writing, what it must state about expiry and commission, and why cancelling early depends on the contract.
Read the article →Find out how the tiered down payment rules apply to a $1 million home in British Columbia, and when 20% down is required by lenders.
Read the article →Find out what dual agency means in British Columbia, when the rules allow it, and what disclosure and written agreement you are owed as a buyer or seller.
Read the article →The estate information return is an Ontario term. See what British Columbia executors file instead, when, and how to correct mistakes after a grant.
Read the article →Learn how British Columbia reduces gifts under WESA s. 50 when an estate cannot pay everything, plus mortgaged gifts, RRSPs and executor timing rules.
Read the article →How spousal support arrears are enforced in British Columbia, including the BC Family Maintenance Agency, court applications and what non-payment means.
Read the article →Understand which law covers property, support, children and divorce for married and unmarried couples in British Columbia, and where they overlap.
Read the article →Compare Clicklaw, Family Justice BC, Legal Aid BC and similar sites, and learn which kind of resource fits your family law question in British Columbia.
Read the article →Understand the Form F8 and Form 4 financial statements, which income documents you must hand over, and the deadlines in a British Columbia family case.
Read the article →See who the federal ban on non-Canadian home buyers covers, the main exceptions, its current status and what happens to a British Columbia purchase that breaks it.
Read the article →Found an asset after the grant in British Columbia? See the duty to disclose, the supplemental affidavit and how the extra probate fee is worked out.
Read the article →Got a Four-Month Notice in British Columbia? Learn when it is valid, which permits are needed, what compensation you get and whether you can return.
Read the article →Learn how Family Justice Centres and family justice counsellors offer free family mediation in British Columbia, and whether it suits your situation.
Read the article →Learn who can use British Columbia's Family Law Centres, what issues they handle, where they are located, and what a court weighs for a protection order.
Read the article →Learn how PPSA priority works and how to demand a discharge from the seller's lender when buying a business in British Columbia.
Read the article →Giving a home or land to a child or relative in British Columbia? See how the transfer works, which property transfer tax exemptions apply, and the capital gains issues.
Read the article →Besides wills variation, a will can be challenged for lack of capacity, undue influence or faulty signing. See the grounds in British Columbia.
Read the article →How the Hague Convention handles child abduction, how to apply for a child's return from British Columbia, and the defences a court may accept.
Read the article →Find out how a special levy is approved in a British Columbia strata, the vote needed, how it is split, and what happens if you sell mid-levy.
Read the article →Learn how RRSPs and RRIFs are taxed on death in British Columbia, including spousal rollovers, named beneficiaries and who ends up bearing the tax.
Read the article →See the section 37 factors British Columbia courts use to decide the best interests of the child, including family violence, and how a judge weighs them.
Read the article →Follow the step-by-step formula for British Columbia property transfer tax, and learn what fair market value means and when price and value differ.
Read the article →Learn the steps used in British Columbia to calculate child support: income, the table amount, parenting time and section 7 add-on expenses.
Read the article →See how a British Columbia court decides child relocation applications: the best-interests test, who has the burden of proof, and what evidence matters.
Read the article →Learn how British Columbia courts weigh family violence when deciding parenting time and the child's best interests, including supervision and protection orders.
Read the article →Learn how the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program collects support in British Columbia through wage attachment, federal money, licences and court hearings.
Read the article →Facing a foreclosure petition in British Columbia? See the court steps, how redemption periods work, your right to respond, and why timing varies.
Read the article →Find out how British Columbia's Family Law Act shares credit cards, loans and lines of credit on separation, and what happens to debts in one spouse's name.
Read the article →A step-by-step look at how British Columbia's Family Law Act identifies, values and divides assets and debts when spouses divorce or separate.
Read the article →See a realistic timeline for beneficiaries in British Columbia, from the probate notice to the 210-day distribution period, and why estates are often delayed.
Read the article →Unmarried in British Columbia? Learn the 2-year deadline to claim property after separation, who qualifies, how it is paused, and the steps to protect assets.
Read the article →Find out how long creditors have to claim against an estate in British Columbia, from the Limitation Act to the 180-day dispute notice and Gazette notices.
Read the article →Learn the BC Limitation Act deadlines for suing over a hidden home defect: the 2-year period, when it starts, and the 15-year outer limit.
Read the article →Find out what sets the minimum time for a divorce in British Columbia, which steps add waiting time, and what can slow an uncontested or contested file.
Read the article →See the key deadlines and stages of a British Columbia family court case, from filing to trial, and what can speed up or slow down your case.
Read the article →Learn the fixed waiting periods in British Columbia probate, what each stage involves from notice to grant, and what commonly causes delays for executors.
Read the article →Understand how long spousal support lasts in British Columbia: length-of-relationship ranges, indefinite support, review orders and when support can change.
Read the article →Find out how long the rescission period is on a presale contract in British Columbia, when it starts, how to give notice properly and what happens to your deposit.
Read the article →Learn the one-year residency rule for divorce in British Columbia, who has to meet it, how it differs from the separation period, and how to show it.
Read the article →Learn how many witnesses an enduring power of attorney needs in British Columbia, who cannot witness, and the exceptions for lawyers, notaries and remote signing.
Read the article →Learn how probate fees work in British Columbia: the $25,000 threshold, the tiered rate, the court filing fee and worked dollar examples.
Read the article →Learn how realtor commission works in British Columbia: who pays whom, why the rate is negotiable, what the service agreement must say, and how GST applies.
Read the article →See how a home deposit works in British Columbia: when it is paid, who holds it, and how it fits into your closing costs on completion.
Read the article →See CMHC's mortgage insurance premium rates by down payment in British Columbia, with a worked example, who pays, and the price cap.
Read the article →What affects the cost of family mediation in British Columbia, how fees are usually shared, and which services cost nothing, before you book.
Read the article →See how much property transfer tax you pay on a home purchase in British Columbia, with the three rate tiers, worked dollar examples and extra taxes to watch.
Read the article →Find out the 60-day written notice rule for relocating with a child in British Columbia, what the notice must say, and what happens if you skip it.
Read the article →Learn how passing of accounts works for executors and beneficiaries in British Columbia: when it is required, who is involved and what a judge reviews.
Read the article →See how British Columbia's Family Law Act divides the family home: equal sharing, excluded property, valuation, unequal division and agreements.
Read the article →Learn how to enrol a support order in BC's family maintenance enforcement program, what it collects, and tools like attachment and licence cancellation.
Read the article →How adding or removing a name from title works in British Columbia: transfers, lender consent, property transfer tax, capital gains and family law effects.
Read the article →A plain-language walk through the steps of a probate application in British Columbia: notice, forms, affidavits, fees, filing and what comes after the grant.
Read the article →Learn the steps, medical evidence, notice rules and court documents needed to apply to become committee for an incapable parent in British Columbia.
Read the article →Beneficiaries in British Columbia: learn which application removes an executor, the grounds the court considers and what happens when a replacement is named.
Read the article →Learn how to apply for a grant of administration in British Columbia when there is no will: the notices, forms, security question and what to do next.
Read the article →Learn how to buy a franchise resale in British Columbia: franchisor approval, transfer terms, disclosure rights and rescission under the Franchises Act.
Read the article →Learn the steps to buy out a business partner in British Columbia: valuation, price, payment terms, share transfer, releases, guarantees and tax.
Read the article →Learn what to check before removing subjects on vacant land in British Columbia: zoning, access, water, ALR status, title, taxes and foreign-buyer rules.
Read the article →Learn how to apply to change a parenting order in British Columbia, what change the court needs to see, and how the child's best interests guide the result.
Read the article →A practical guide to claiming a property transfer tax exemption in British Columbia: the return, exemption codes, forms, who files and refund deadlines.
Read the article →Learn the deadlines, application steps, evidence to gather and what happens at the hearing when you dispute an eviction notice in British Columbia.
Read the article →How family property and debt are divided when common-law partners separate in British Columbia, what is excluded, and the steps toward a split.
Read the article →Learn who can ask Vital Statistics for a wills registry search in British Columbia, what to send, what the result shows and what to do next.
Read the article →Find out how a British Columbia parenting order is recognized and enforced when your child and ex are in another province or country, including Hague steps.
Read the article →Learn how a BCFSA complaint against a realtor works in British Columbia: what to include, what the process can order, and why it does not award damages.
Read the article →Learn the steps to file for divorce in British Columbia, from grounds and residency to forms, service, the final order and when the divorce takes effect.
Read the article →Learn where to look up a lot's zoning in British Columbia, how to read the zoning bylaw, and what the small-scale multi-unit housing rules may add.
Read the article →Think a relative left you something but no one has called? Learn how to confirm whether you are an estate beneficiary in British Columbia and who to ask.
Read the article →Refused financial records by an executor? Learn how to ask for an accounting, when accounts must be passed, and what the court can do in British Columbia.
Read the article →Learn how to order a death certificate in British Columbia, how it differs from the registration, what it costs, how long it takes and how many to get.
Read the article →Learn how to apply for a parenting order in British Columbia, which court to use, the forms involved, the required PAS course and what to expect.
Read the article →Learn who can apply for a family law protection order in British Columbia, what the court looks at, which forms are used and what happens after you file.
Read the article →Learn the grounds for removing an executor in British Columbia, how the court application works, and what happens to the estate afterwards.
Read the article →Learn how a temporary parenting, support or property order works in British Columbia family court, where to apply, and what a judge considers.
Read the article →Understand the difference between a joint and a sole uncontested divorce in British Columbia, the forms involved and the steps to a final divorce order.
Read the article →Find out when your divorce is final, how to request a Certificate of Divorce from the Supreme Court registry in British Columbia, and what it costs.
Read the article →Learn the signing, witnessing, disclosure and fairness points that help a separation agreement hold up in British Columbia, and when a court may set it aside.
Read the article →Learn who must prove undue influence on a will in British Columbia, how WESA s. 52 can shift the burden, and the deadlines and steps to consider.
Read the article →Learn what evidence can show your date of separation in British Columbia and why that date matters for property, support and divorce.
Read the article →Learn how the British Columbia probate fee is calculated, which lawful steps can lower it, and the risks of each approach before you rely on it.
Read the article →Learn the grounds under WESA for removing or passing over an executor, how an executor can step aside, and what happens next in British Columbia.
Read the article →Steps for representing yourself in BC family court: choosing a court, filing, serving, PAS, disclosure and free help available in British Columbia.
Read the article →Learn which British Columbia registries reveal liens, security interests and debts on a business or its assets, how to search, and how to read the results.
Read the article →Learn how to search title to a property in British Columbia through the LTSA, what a title shows and leaves out, and how to read what you find.
Read the article →Learn who can serve a Notice of Family Claim in British Columbia, how personal service works, when service is deemed complete and how to prove it to the court.
Read the article →Learn how service works for BC family court documents: personal service, who can do it, proving it, and what happens if the other person does not reply.
Read the article →Learn how one co-owner can end the right of survivorship in British Columbia, what severs a joint tenancy, what does not, and what happens to the share.
Read the article →Steps to transfer a liquor licence when you buy a restaurant or bar in British Columbia: the portal, documents, application fee and timing at closing.
Read the article →A plain guide to moving a deceased owner's home into new names in British Columbia: probate, the Land Title Office, and property transfer tax exemptions.
Read the article →Find the right income row, number of children and monthly amount in the British Columbia child support table, and learn when the figure is not final.
Read the article →Learn how a small business is valued in British Columbia: earnings, assets and goodwill, plus the searches and tax points a valuation should cover.
Read the article →Find out whether and how a separation agreement can be changed or challenged in British Columbia, including child support, parenting and spousal support terms.
Read the article →A plain-language look at how trusts are taxed in British Columbia: the T3 return, the 21-year rule, alter ego trusts and graduated rate estates.
Read the article →Find out how to tell which parts of a business purchase letter of intent may bind you in British Columbia, and what deposits, land and time limits can mean.
Read the article →Learn when a mediated family agreement binds you in British Columbia under the Family Law Act, and which steps make it enforceable like a court order.
Read the article →Understand a spouse's rights to the family home in British Columbia on death or separation, including the right to acquire the home under WESA.
Read the article →Find out what a strata depreciation report covers, when British Columbia law requires one, the 2026 and 2027 deadlines, and how to read the findings.
Read the article →Learn whether a handshake, phone call or text deal to buy a home can be enforced in British Columbia, and what the Law and Equity Act requires.
Read the article →Learn whether an executor can be paid in British Columbia, how the Trustee Act allowance works, and how compensation is approved by the court.
Read the article →Learn whether a beneficiary pays tax on an inheritance in British Columbia, and how the final tax return, probate fees and clearance certificate differ.
Read the article →Find out when an unmarried father is a guardian in British Columbia, what living with the child means, and how to apply to the court if you are not one.
Read the article →Find out how British Columbia family law treats a home you owned before the relationship, and whether its increase in value is shared on separation.
Read the article →Learn how British Columbia's equal-sharing rule works after separation, and when an agreement, excluded property or unfairness changes the split.
Read the article →Learn when British Columbia property transfer tax applies to an inherited house, and which exemptions cover estates, survivorship and family transfers.
Read the article →Find out whether court fees apply to a family law protection order in British Columbia, how fee waivers work and what other costs to think about.
Read the article →Learn whether British Columbia or Canada has an inheritance tax, and which final taxes and probate fees an estate still has to deal with after a death.
Read the article →A plain list of free family law help in British Columbia: Family Justice Centres, Family Law Centres and Justice Access Centres, and what each can do.
Read the article →Find out which free and court-connected family mediation services exist in British Columbia, who can use them, and how to start with a counsellor.
Read the article →Find out whether custody and access still exist in British Columbia, what replaced them under the Family Law Act, and how older orders are read today.
Read the article →Learn how BC's two-year rule, pre-relationship property and increase in value affect whether a partner can claim half your house in British Columbia.
Read the article →Find out how British Columbia requires presale condo deposits to be held in trust, when they can be released, and how you may get yours back.
Read the article →Learn how joint tenancy and tenants in common differ in British Columbia, including survivorship, unequal shares, severing and how to choose.
Read the article →See what a charge, lien or registered judgment on a BC title means for a sale, how long judgments last and how they are cleared in British Columbia.
Read the article →Find out who must file a land owner transparency report in British Columbia, what it discloses to the public, and the penalties for not filing.
Read the article →Received a landlord's use or buyer's use notice in British Columbia? See the notice period, one month's rent compensation and how to dispute it.
Read the article →How leasehold and certificate of possession land works on First Nations reserves and Nisga'a Lands in British Columbia, and what lenders look at.
Read the article →Understand the lifetime capital gains exemption for selling private company shares in British Columbia, what it shelters and the tests the shares must meet.
Read the article →Can you still sign an enduring power of attorney after a dementia diagnosis in British Columbia? Learn how capacity is tested and what happens if it is too late.
Read the article →Learn the 2026 rent increase cap in British Columbia, how it is set, what you can do if your landlord asks for more, and when a higher increase is allowed.
Read the article →Learn how family violence screening works before mediation in British Columbia, when mediation may not be needed, and what court options exist.
Read the article →Compare mediation and arbitration in British Columbia family law: who decides, how binding each is, and how an arbitration award is enforced or appealed.
Read the article →See the minimum down payment rules by price range for British Columbia homes, and how owner-occupied and rental purchases differ for buyers.
Read the article →Find out what a mortgage pre-approval is in British Columbia, how long a rate hold can last, and whether it binds you or the lender to close.
Read the article →Learn how to document breaches of a parenting order in British Columbia and the enforcement options under the Family Law Act, including s. 61.
Read the article →See how RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs and insurance with a named beneficiary are treated for British Columbia probate fees, and when they fall back into the estate.
Read the article →Learn when a neighbour is liable for a fallen tree in British Columbia, how negligence and shared fault work, and where small claims can be brought.
Read the article →Learn the price limits, who can claim and how the occupancy rule works for the newly built home property transfer tax exemption in British Columbia.
Read the article →How a notice of dispute works in British Columbia, who can file one, what it does to a probate application, how long it lasts and how it ends.
Read the article →Learn when a rent increase is unlawful in British Columbia, and how tenants can raise it, deduct the excess from rent, or apply for dispute resolution.
Read the article →Your parent can no longer manage money and never signed a power of attorney. Learn the British Columbia routes: court committeeship and the Public Guardian.
Read the article →Understand the difference between parental responsibilities and parenting time in British Columbia, and how each is shared or divided after separation.
Read the article →Learn what a British Columbia parenting agreement should cover, when it is binding and how filing it in court makes it enforceable.
Read the article →Understand the difference between patent and latent defects in British Columbia, what a seller's licensee must disclose, and how to handle leaks or rot.
Read the article →Learn the pet damage deposit cap in British Columbia, whether a landlord can ban pets, and which pet-related fees landlords are not allowed to charge.
Read the article →Step-by-step probate fee calculation for a $1,000,000 estate in British Columbia, including the court filing fee and what counts toward the value.
Read the article →Learn whether British Columbia probate fees are based on gross or net estate value, which assets count, and what happens if you miss one.
Read the article →Learn the difference between a grant of probate and a grant of administration in British Columbia, and who can apply in each situation.
Read the article →Handed a property disclosure statement in British Columbia? Learn how your agent's disclosure duty works, what declining means, and how to answer safely.
Read the article →Learn who counts as a family member for a protection order in British Columbia, and what a peace bond can do if you are a dating partner.
Read the article →Understand which British Columbia court can grant a family law protection order, how the two courts differ, and how an existing family case affects your choice.
Read the article →Compare a Family Law Act protection order with a criminal peace bond in British Columbia: who can be named, how long each lasts and how each is enforced.
Read the article →Learn what the Provincial Court and Supreme Court can each decide in a British Columbia family matter, and how to think about where to start your case.
Read the article →See when the Public Guardian and Trustee gets notice of a committee application, when it acts as committee, and how it reviews accounts in British Columbia.
Read the article →Learn how BC rules separate a realtor's clients from unrepresented parties, which duties each gets, and what to ask before you rely on a realtor's help.
Read the article →How realtor commission works when you sell a home in British Columbia: what the listing agreement must say, how the buyer's agent is paid, and what to ask.
Read the article →Find out how a restrictive covenant on title binds owners in British Columbia, who can enforce it, and the ways it can be modified, discharged or challenged.
Read the article →Understand how the right of survivorship works in British Columbia, how joint tenants differ from tenants in common, and what can change the outcome.
Read the article →Learn what a section 219 covenant on title means in British Columbia, who can hold and enforce it, how it binds buyers and how it is modified or discharged.
Read the article →Compare section 7 and section 9 representation agreements in British Columbia: capacity tests, what each covers and how limited capacity affects the choice.
Read the article →Find out the maximum security deposit in British Columbia, when a landlord can collect it, and what to do if you are asked to pay more than allowed.
Read the article →Selling a rented home in British Columbia to a buyer who wants to move in? Learn how the RTB-32P notice works, who serves it, and what you owe the tenant.
Read the article →Just served with a protection order in British Columbia? Learn what the terms mean, how to avoid breaching them, how to challenge it, and what about kids.
Read the article →Learn how the 40 percent parenting time threshold and set-off method can change child support in British Columbia, and what else a court considers.
Read the article →Learn what a notice to creditors does in British Columbia, how it protects an executor from personal liability, where it falls short and what to do next.
Read the article →Before you sign with a brokerage in British Columbia, see what a listing agreement must state, how changes work, and what to check before you sign.
Read the article →Learn what section 7 special or extraordinary expenses cover in British Columbia child support, and how daycare, braces and school costs are shared.
Read the article →Find out how British Columbia's speculation and vacancy tax applies to an inherited home, which estate exemptions exist, and who must make the declaration.
Read the article →Follow the steps to buy a house in British Columbia: offer, deposit, subjects, legal work, property transfer tax, completion and getting the keys.
Read the article →Follow the path to buying an existing business in British Columbia, from first inquiry and letter of intent to due diligence, agreement and closing.
Read the article →A checklist of the strata documents to review before removing subjects on a British Columbia condo: minutes, bylaws, financials, Form B and more.
Read the article →Find out what misrepresentation by a home seller can mean in British Columbia, how buyers try to prove it, and what deadlines and remedies to ask about.
Read the article →How survey evidence, demand letters and Property Law Act court orders work when a neighbour's fence or building crosses your boundary in British Columbia.
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