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What is the Difference Between Separation and Divorce?
At Clark Woods LLP, we regularly break down legal questions that come up in real life — and in real conversations with our clients. In this post, Family Law lawyer Quinn Johnson takes on a common one: What’s the difference between separation and divorce in British...
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Separation Agreement or Can I Do it Myself?
At Clark Woods LLP, we regularly share insights into legal questions that come up in everyday situations. In this post, Family Law lawyer Quinn Johnson responds to a common one: “Can we just write up a separation agreement ourselves?” While it’s technically possible,...
B.C. Court of Appeal Upholds $6M Foreign Buyers’ Tax Assessment in Property Dispute
Real Estate Firm Challenged Designation as a "Foreign Entity" Under B.C.'s Property Transfer Tax Act A Metro Vancouver real estate company has lost its appeal against a $6 million tax assessment, after the B.C. Court of Appeal upheld the provincial government's...
Do I Need a Separation Agreement?
At Clark Woods LLP, we regularly answer legal questions that come up in real-life situations — questions our clients face every day. In this post, Family Law lawyer Quinn Johnson responds to one we hear often from separating spouses: “Do I actually need a formal...
Clark Woods LLP Welcomes Two New Family Law Lawyers to Our Team
Clark Woods LLP is strengthening its team with the addition of family law lawyers Amandeep Kahlon and Remington Roxborough. Their extensive experience in family law will enhance our ability to provide strategic, client-focused legal services. Meet Our New Family Law...
Metro Vancouver Home Sales Off to a Strong Start in 2025
The Metro Vancouver home sales saw an active start to 2025, with a significant increase in new listings and steady buyer demand continuing from late 2024. According to Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), residential sales rose 8.8% year-over-year in January, with new...
Elder Financial Abuse on the Rise: Lessons from a Vancouver Estate Dispute
A Metro Vancouver family is at the centre of a legal battle over allegations of elder financial abuse, underscoring the significant emotional and financial toll this growing issue can take. The case, which is outlined in detail in a recent article by the...
Welcome to the New Clark Woods LLP Website!
We’re excited to introduce the new and improved Clark Woods LLP website! Designed with you in mind, our refreshed site makes it easier than ever to access legal insights, explore our services, and connect with our team. What’s New? Streamlined Navigation – Quickly...
BC Home Flipping Tax is Now in Effect—Here’s What You Need to Know
The BC home flipping tax is officially in force, imposing a new tax on property sales within two years of purchase. The tax applies to profits made from selling a property in British Columbia, including presale contracts, if the seller owned it for less than 730 days....