International Adoption in BC
International adoption is a bit more complicated than adoption from within Canada, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Quite the opposite, in fact, since from 1999 to 2009, nearly 21,000…
Posts by Dhanu Dhaliwal
Testamentary Guardianship – What Happens After a Child’s Parents Die
Nobody wants to think about their own inevitable death, but as a parent, it’s probably something that frequently crosses your mind: What will happen to the kids if I die?…
How to Adopt a Family Member in BC
Many of our family law clients have come to us looking to adopt a member of their family. Be it your stepchild, niece or nephew, or a younger sibling, it…
IRCC News Release: Government of Canada expands settlement services for newcomers in the Prairies
May 12, 2022—Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan—Newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in our country’s future and our economic recovery from the pandemic. They enrich our communities, and they work every…
Adoption for LGBT+ Couples in BC
Our wonderful nation has been at the forefront of LGBT rights for some time now. In fact, Canada was the first country outside of Europe to federally legalize same-sex marriages…
Biggest Custody Battle Mistakes – 10 Things to NOT do in Family Court
There are lots of articles and lists out there telling you what you should do in divorce court, how you should behave, and things that can help you get an…
Can You Drive High in BC? – Canada’s Cannabis Driving Limit
While it has been legal to smoke cannabis in Canada for some time now, there are some exceptions to this rule. Like alcohol, there are many situations where it’s not…
How to Handle a Shoplifting Charge in BC
Shoplifting is the act of stealing, or attempting to steal, something from a store. Shoplifting is indeed a criminal offence. If you shoplift, an employee or store security officer may…
Alimony versus child support; will you have to pay your Ex?
Money. It’s a gas. It’s also one of the top reasons for divorce in Canada, and why divorce is often such a meticulous, difficult process. Divorcing couples who did not…
IRCC News Release: Expanding refugee access to third-country solutions: International leaders launch the Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility
April 6, 2022—Ottawa—Across the globe, millions of people are displaced and in need of safety and protection. Only about 1% of refugees have access to resettlement each year, leaving millions…