The “Carter” DUI Defence Strategy
The Carter Defence is a strategy for fighting drunk driving or DUI charges in Canada. Its primary goal is to introduce “reasonable doubt” regarding the accused’s level of intoxication at…
BC Court System
How to Change Your Bail Conditions
Bail is a court order allowing you to remain in the community until your criminal case is finished. You must sign this court order and promise the court that you’ll…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…