There are many reasons people change their names, including marriage, civil partnership and divorce. According to the Name Act, a spouse by marriage may use the surname s/he had immediately before marriage. Changing back to a maiden name is relatively common, and...
Whether young, old, single, or married adult, it’s advantageous to prepare a will. Wills clarify your last wishes, so your loved ones are not left with the emotionally charged task of dividing property. If you die without a will in place, your assets will be left in...
An individual or a company/business occupying any property, has the legal obligation to ensure the area is safe for occupants and visitors – this is the Occupiers’ Liability Act. In full, the duty of care section of the act states:(1) An occupier of premises owes a...
Okanagan Personal Injury LawyersPersonal injury victims face many challenges from the time of the initial injury to coping with medical bills and the stress of having to take time off work to recuperate. Besides dealing with the stress of daily living, pain and...
A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding contract entered into before marriage. It’s a written account of any assets or debt each person is bringing into the marriage and determines how they will be divided at the time of separation or divorce. In BC, division of...
A lien is a legal claim against personal property to ensure a debt or loan is paid. Liens can be registered against a business as well as an individual. Tangible and intangible items (such as intellectual property or licences) can be used as collateral. Buying a used...