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The Bard Meets the Bar: Clark Woods’ Scott Johnston Stars in Community Theatre Presentation of Shakespeare
Scott Johnston brings wit, charm, and a touch of mischief to the role of Sir John Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor with Bard in the Valley By day, he’s a trusted lawyer at Clark Woods LLP. By night, he’s a roguish knight stirring up laughs in Shakespeare’s The...
Try Our New B.C. Child Support Calculator
Clark Woods LLP has launched a new B.C. Child Support Calculator to help you estimate what child support payments might look like for your situation.It’s simple and free to use, and is based on the Federal Child Support Guidelines. However, it is important to remember...
What happens when a seller hides the truth in a BC property disclosure?
A BC court says it’s a big deal Buying a house is a huge decision. Investors need to know everything about a home before they can make an informed decision on whether to buy. That’s why sellers must fill out a BC Property Disclosure Statement. It’s a form where...
Does my spouse still have to pay child support to me if he already pays child support for children from a previous relationship?
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, we ask: Does my spouse still have to pay child support to me if he already pays child support for children from a previous...
Clark Woods partners with the BC Lions for the 2025 Season
Clark Woods LLP is proud to announce that we are a Preferred Partner of the BC Lions for the 2025 season. This exciting partnership reflects our shared values of leadership, teamwork, and community. As a law firm based in Metro Vancouver, we’re thrilled to support one...
BC Real Estate Emoji Case Shows Why 👍 is Not Enough
When it comes to BC property sale legal requirements, emojis and casual emails won’t cut it. That’s the takeaway from the BC real estate emoji case, a recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling where a developer tried to enforce a home purchase based on a counteroffer that was...
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...