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How much does an immigration lawyer cost in BC?
IMMIGRATION LAW•Sep 25, 2026

How much does an immigration lawyer cost in BC?

What an immigration lawyer costs in BC: the government fees IRCC charges, how lawyers bill, what raises the price, and what to ask before you pay.

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Does a separation agreement need to be notarized in BC?
FAMILY LAW•Sep 25, 2026

Does a separation agreement need to be notarized in BC?

A BC separation agreement needs a witness under the Family Law Act, not a notary. Here is what the law asks for and when a court can set it aside.

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Commercial lease agreements in BC: what to know before signing
Business & Commercial Law•Oct 02, 2026

Commercial lease agreements in BC: what to know before signing

What to check in a BC commercial lease before signing. How rent structures work, operating cost clauses, landlord remedies under BC law, and personal guarantees.

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What does a business lawyer do in BC?
Business & Commercial Law•Oct 07, 2026

What does a business lawyer do in BC?

What a BC business lawyer actually does. The legal work involved in starting, running, buying, or selling a company in British Columbia, and when to hire one.

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What Does an Executor of a Will Do in British Columbia?
Wills & Estates•Oct 8, 2026

What Does an Executor of a Will Do in British Columbia?

What an executor of a will does in British Columbia: immediate duties, probate under Supreme Court Civil Rules, the WESA 210-day rule, taxes, and fees.

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Common-law partner rules in BC: rights, timelines, and property division
Family Law•Oct 10, 2026

Common-law partner rules in BC: rights, timelines, and property division

What qualifies as a common-law relationship in BC, when rights begin under the Family Law Act, how property and debts are divided, and main differences from legal marriage.

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