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| August 18, 2025
The British Columbia case of Bautista v. Gutkowski 2023 BCSC 1485 will provide the answer. Nicolas Bautista was the only son of Pacita – who died in Vancouver in 2021. Pacita left a Will. Nicolas... Continue Reading...
| August 17, 2025
Marriages, like any partnership, can face unexpected challenges. When financial and personal dynamics evolve, couples may find themselves exploring Post-Marriage Contracts as a means to re define their commitments, avoid... Continue Reading...
| August 11, 2025
In fashion, a vest is a sleeveless, close-fitting waist-length garment worn over a shirt, typically having no collar and with buttons down the front. In family law, spouses often seek... Continue Reading...
| August 11, 2025
You won’t believe this. In the BC case of Corness v Sola, 2024 BCSC 519 (CanLII), a judge heard an application by two spouses – each wanting the other evicted... Continue Reading...
| August 6, 2025
In Canada, under the new anti-flipping rule, 100% of the profit made from the sale of a flipped property is taxed as business income. The definition of a “flipped property”... Continue Reading...
| August 5, 2025
ANSWER = BOTH With the changes to capital gains tax set to take effect in June 2024, divorce lawyers and mediators are bracing for a shift in how they handle... Continue Reading...
| July 31, 2025
Relationships (also marriages), including second relationships (also second marriages), are a life decision with severe long-term financial consequences. For couples in Ontario entering second marriages, a clear understanding of the... Continue Reading...
| July 30, 2025
In 2002, Maria and Tony were married. They separated in 2016 and were divorced in 2019. Their son Leo is an adult but, because he lives with autism, Maria sought... Continue Reading...
| July 25, 2025
For decades, divorce lawyers would hive off the RESP’s when calculating each spouse’s property for the purposes of ‘equalization of net family property’ in divorce. The understanding was that this... Continue Reading...
| July 22, 2025
Although the family cottage is a valuable asset, it is also an emotional topic. For many families, the cottage is where the family came together, celebrated happy moments and bonded... Continue Reading...