Congratulations to Clark Wilson’s New Partners
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of five new Clark Wilson Partners Bo Carter, Catherine Repel, Dani Marshall, Jeannette Aucoin, and Polly Storey. Bo Carter ... Continued
My Ex is Alienating Our Child From Me: What Are My Options?
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, it’s a difficult decision that can quickly become emotionally charged – especially when there are children involved. ... Continued
Leak-proofing your Discretionary Trust: Protecting against Future-Generation Spousal Claims
Families frequently make use of a discretionary trust when planning their business succession arrangements. However, assets in a discretionary trust may be subject to unwanted ... Continued
Corporate Divorce: Butterfly Transactions in Family-Owned Enterprises
When spouses that co-own a family business decide to divorce, dividing the family business between them can be a complex and emotional experience. In some ... Continued
Five Reasons Why You Should Have a Family Law Agreement
Succession planning in a family business context is often complicated. The biggest question is usually “how do we keep the business from falling into the ... Continued
Marriage Annulment & Fraud in BC: Can My Ex Still Claim My Benefits or Damages?
By Adrienne Adams and Abigail Choi. Zant v. Zant, 2022 BCSC 2023 is a family law decision concerning a couple that were married in November ... Continued
Can A Marriage Be Annulled Without Consent in British Columbia?
By Adrienne Adams and Abigail Choi. Zant v. Zant, 2022 BCSC 2023 is a family law decision concerning a couple that were married in November ... Continued
Welcome to New Associate Counsel, Corinne Molloy!
We’d like to warmly welcome the newest member of our Family Law group, Cori Molloy. Cori’s litigation practice includes cohabitation and marriage agreements, separation and ... Continued
Posthumous Conception: How Does This Affect My Estate?
By Zachary Murphy-Rogers and Vivian Thieu Our society’s understanding of what constitutes “family” is everchanging, especially in light of our appreciation and recognition of the ... Continued
The Importance of Written Consent: Removal and Use of Human Reproductive Materials After Death
By Shiona Nickel In 2020, the BC Court of Appeal considered an important issue concerning the removal and use of human reproductive materials (sperm, ova, ... Continued
Death and IVF: Court Supports Posthumous Parentage Declaration
By Vivian Thieu In a new case out of Alberta, the court considered two issues regarding post-humous parentage, and reflection of that parentage on a ... Continued
It’s Official: Proposed Amendments to BC’s Family Law Act Are in Effect
On March 27, 2023, new amendments to the British Columbia Family Law Act were proposed to provide clarity on hotly contested issues arising when spouses ... Continued