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What Constitutes a Spouse in B.C.?
In 2021, family structures aren’t as conventional as they once were. With many couples living together before formal marriage, the possibility that relationships may become “common-law marriages,” is often overlooked. To help put your mind at ease, we’re...
What Happens When There is No Will?
Having a will, no matter what age you are, is one of the most important things a person can do for those they care about. If we’ve learned anything through this pandemic, it is that life is totally unpredictable. It is better to be prepared and provide for those you...
What Can Be Done When A Will is Unfair
A death in the family, whether sudden or ‘expected,’ is often emotionally overwhelming and stressful. Times such as this can be fraught with tension between family members – especially if it is discovered that the deceased (the ‘testator’ in legal language) has a left...
You Don’t Have to go Downtown to get a Good Lawyer
Clark Woods LLP serves customers in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley in a unique way Clark Woods LLP, specializes in estate litigation, family law and personal injury matters. We have opened a new 6,000-square-foot office in the Tri-Cities, making it easy for...
Pandemic takes its toll on relationships: divorces inquiries spike in 2020 and 2021
It has been a hard year for all, the toll has been especially difficult for married couples. Early findings show that the pandemic has been affecting marriages, and numbers of divorce inquiries are rising. Lockdowns and social distancing are proving to be an extra...
Is Spouse Support taxable?
It's tax season, also known as the most stressful time of the year. If you are new to paying or receiving spouse support, you might be confused if you should or not pay taxes over this amount. We can help clarify, let's get to it. A support payment is an amount...
Understanding the deductibility of legal fees associated to pursuing child support
It is no secret, the rules for legal fee deductibility can be a bit confusing. As a parent seeking child support it is important to learn exactly what you are entitled to with regards to deductions, before filling out this year’s tax return. Those who are receiving...
Did you know that your choice of personal injury lawyer may affect your prospects for recovery?
One of the most common strategies that insurance companies use to force injured parties to settle before they are fully recovered is to prematurely cut off funding for rehabilitative treatments including physiotherapy, massage therapy, active rehabilitation or...