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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...
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...