Getting a divorce in British Columbia is luckily a very straight forward process and it has 2 main stages. The first stage consists of filing of the claim for divorce, in legal terms filing the “Notice of Family Claim”, at the Supreme Court of British Columbia, which then leads to the service of the claim for divorce. The service involves delivering, in person, a cop
How to Prove Business Legitimacy in an LMIA Application (Attestation Letters)
One of the methods to prove business legitimacy is through attestation letters. An attestation letter is written or signed to confirm a statement, action, or behaviour. The writer is certifying or attesting that they personally witnessed or know something to be true. Attestation letters are necessary for when legal requirements demand a witness for a document to be fully valid.
Hiring a High-Skilled Temporary Foreign Worker Through the Global Talent Stream
GTS is designed to help Canadian employers have access to highly skilled global talent for workforce expansion in Canada and for participation in a global scale.
You May be Eligible for Support Even if Your Partner is a Foreigner and Lives Outside of Canada
Upon relationship breakdown, it is not uncommon for former spouses to relocate to a different province or country. In such cases, can the spouse residing in BC enforce a spousal or child support order against the former spouse in another Canadian province or a foreign jurisdiction?
배우자 초청 이민 또는 다른방법으로 이민 진행 시 동거 경험이 문제가 되는경우
많은 분들이 방문비자나 워크퍼밋등 이민수속 초기 진행중에 (보통 의도 해서이기 보다는, 단순 동거라는 생각에) common-law 관계를 밝히지 않는 실수를 하십니다. 하지만 이럴경우 차후 이민 과정에서 법적으로 문제가 될 소지가 다분합니다.
What to Expect at Your Family Law Consultation?
During the meeting with a family lawyer, you will be asked several questions regarding your matter and the family lawyer will explain the possible approaches to resolve the dispute in the most amicable manner. Family litigation can be time consuming, stressful and expensive so it is important to use your resources wisely.
The Benefits of Incorporating Your Business
Risks associated with running your own business are many, and corporation business structure provides many advantages. Learn about some of the benefits of incorporating your business.
Can I Lose My Permanent Residence Status if I Commit a Crime in Canada?
Regardless of how long you have been a permanent resident, you can lose that status if you commit a crime (depending on its seriousness).
Should I Have a Marriage Agreement?
Family Law agreements, namely, marriage, cohabitation and separation agreements are legal binding contacts used to settle issues that may arise upon breakdown of a relationship. Such agreements can deal with a multitude of legal issues such as division of property and debt, spousal support, child support and parenting arrangements.
What happens if you die without a will?
In my experience as a Wills & Estates Layer, clients who are recent immigrants to Canada are often concerned about what will happen if they die without a will. They have assets in different jurisdictions, are unfamiliar with the Canadian legal system and do not have other family members living in Canada.