Property Division in BC. Whether you’re going through a separation or divorce, understanding property division can help simplify a complex, emotional process. Primarily governed by the Family Law Act, BC’s legal framework strives to ensure fairness and transparency by providing clear guidelines for dividing assets and debts. Familiarizing yourself with these rules and seeking professional […]
Navigating Severance Pay: A Step-by-Step Guide for Employees Facing Termination. Facing job termination is challenging. This guide helps you understand severance pay in BC, your legal rights, and practical steps to protect yourself during this process.
A Guide to Premises Liability in BC. Whenever an individual enters your home or place of business, it’s essential that you take steps to prevent accidents, ensuring their safety and well-being. In fact, ensuring the safety of your premises is not only a moral responsibility but also a legal obligation. If a visitor to your […]
Occupier’s Liability is critical for both businesses and homeowners. Learn your legal responsibilities to maintain safe premises, prevent accidents involving Occupier’s Liability, and understand legal recourse. Contact Hillside Law for expert advice on Occupier’s Liability.
Personal Injury Compensation Guide One accident can dramatically change your life, bringing physical and emotional pain, often paired with financial turmoil. Getting your life back on track requires knowing your rights and the process of seeking justice after an accident.
Personal injury is the legal term for physical, mental, or emotional injury of an individual, as opposed to injury to property. This injury is a result of the actions of another, whether through negligence or ill intent. Personal injury compensation allows the victim to receive the support they need to recover physically, mentally, or emotionally […]
People come together in marriage out of love and a desire to show their commitment to one another, but most realize that not all such unions last. It is therefore wise to safeguard their assets and interests with prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. While couples obviously anticipate remaining together, these legal documents provide clarity and protection […]
The word divorce conjures images of a difficult, emotionally charged period at the end of a couple’s marriage. Even the most amicable divorce may prove challenging, and the intricacies involved will vary across different regions in Canada. This article will explore the divorce process in British Columbia, and how it differs from divorce elsewhere in […]
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 […]