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News Release: B.C. ending immigration detention arrangement with CBSA, citing human rights

British Columbia is ending an arrangement with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to hold immigration detainees in provincial correctional centres, saying it doesn’t align with its stance on human rights.…

Supreme Court of Canada decides stealthing constitutes sexual assault

2 years ago

News release: Supreme Court decides that “Stealthing” constitutes sexual assault

CBC News covered a recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in regards to “stealthing.” “Stealthing” refers to the non-consensual removal of, or non-consensual failure to use, a condom…

2 years ago

What to Expect from an Adoption Hearing

You’ve wept tears of joy and of frustration. You’ve put in the time – probably years – and effort, and of course, money. And now you’re in the home stretch.…

2 years ago

Restraining Order vs. Protection Order – What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably heard of a restraining order before. They’re commonly understood to be a way to legally stop someone from interacting with you or coming near you. As you could…

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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…

2 years ago

Testamentary Guardianship – What Happens After a Child’s Parents Die

Testamentary Guardianship 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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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 just…

2 years ago

How to Handle a Shoplifting Charge in BC

A shoplifting charge is no joke in British Columbia – even if it’s your first time. You may have heard somewhere that stores don’t press charges against shoplifters, and while…

BC Court System

Category Search Results

News Release: B.C. ending immigration detention arrangement with CBSA, citing human rights

What to Expect from an Adoption Hearing

Restraining Order vs. Protection Order – What’s the Difference?

International Adoption in BC

Testamentary Guardianship – What Happens After a Child’s Parents Die

How to Adopt a Family Member in BC

Biggest Custody Battle Mistakes – 10 Things to NOT do in Family Court

Can You Drive High in BC? – Canada’s Cannabis Driving Limit

How to Handle a Shoplifting Charge in BC

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