Author: Monika Brooke

While many couples still wait to get married before finding a home and starting a new life together, many others prefer to live together before, or instead of, marriage. While cohabitation does offer advantages, it also presents some legal considerations for the couple to address. Cohabitation agreements offer couples the opportunity to protect their interests […]

The topic of divorce is one that many prefer to avoid as it is complex and typically emotionally charged. The process of ending a marriage frequently sees disagreements and disputes between the separating parties, making it difficult for all involved. For those seeking a divorce in British Columbia, the two types of divorce are contested […]

Are you in the middle of a divorce and are wondering if you’re entitled to spousal support? Spousal support is a legal obligation that one spouse has to pay to another after a divorce. Spousal support can be paid in the form of alimony or maintenance. A spousal support lawyer can assist you with filing […]

When two people get married, they have hopes for the best. Unfortunately, things don’t always go the way we plan and there may come a point where divorce is the best option. In the best cases, this can result in an amicable divorce, but what does that mean exactly and how does it differ from […]

Being dismissed from a job can be a difficult experience, made worse when you feel that it has been done unfairly or that you have been fired unjustly without reason. As an employee in BC, both the Employment Standards Act of British Columbia and federal law offer you protection, holding employers accountable when they don’t […]

The Divorce Process in Canada is a complex process, not just due to the mental and emotional toll it can extract but because the process itself is complicated.  When the decision is made to end a marriage, both parties are typically interested in resolving matters and moving on as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it can […]

  Divorce is typically a stressful time, but it can also be a bit confusing as you undergo the process. Here are some of the frequently asked questions about divorce laws in Canada.   Who Pays for a Divorce in Canada?   A very common question during divorce is who will pay the legal fees. […]

To many, the term “wrongful death lawsuit” may seem something of a misnomer. After all, when you lose a loved one, their death will always feel wrong, but knowing that their death need not have happened makes it all the worse. Although nothing can return life to the one you have lost, knowing that those […]

Most people are familiar with concussions, especially if they follow certain sports like boxing or hockey. You or someone you know may even have suffered a concussion, with approximately 200,000 occurring every year in Canada. While this is one of the most common types of traumatic brain injury, it is not the only one. Traumatic […]

Contested divorce in Canada is governed by the Federal Divorce Act, though there will be some differences in the procedures and documents involved according to each province. While divorce is not viewed in the same light as it was in the past, it is still quite often a very emotionally taxing, stressful experience. To reach […]