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Property disputes between neighbours rarely reach the Court of Appeal without years of tension, competing interpretations of legal documents, and significant personal costs on both sides. The recent decision of Cook v. Massey is a textbook example of precisely this dynamic. What began as a subdivisi … Read more »

Divorce and separation often require both parties to make full and honest financial disclosure. This process is essential to ensure that property is divided fairly and that support obligations – particularly child support and spousal support – are calculated accurately. However, when one spouse is s … Read more »

Stormwater management disputes between neighbouring property owners are an increasingly common source of conflict in urban and suburban communities across British Columbia. In regions such as Vancouver, where rainfall is frequent and residential density is high, even minor alterations to grading, dr … Read more »

Parental Alienation Awareness Day, observed annually on April 25, brings attention to one of the more complex and emotionally charged issues in family law: the breakdown of a child’s relationship with a parent due to the influence of the other. While the concept of “parental alienationâ€� is wid … Read more »

The recent decision of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Cusack v. Cusack offers important guidance on wills variation claims, particularly where an adult child has been intentionally disinherited. The case illustrates the nuanced balance courts must strike between testamentary autonomy and a … Read more »