Family and Matrimonial

Mediation is a process in which parties involved in contemplated or ongoing litigation attempt to settle their differences with the assistance of a neutral mediator.

Navigating family law litigation is a practice that demands not only mastery of legal concepts but also adaptability and empathy.

In North v. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the certification judge had certified a class against against BMW as a result of defective N20 engines. On appeal, the certification was set aside...

Throughout Canada, judges are being asked to address the impact of intimate partner violence in a separation and divorce. One such pivotal case is the Supreme Court of Canada's ongoing review of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia.

According to the Divorce Act, "Family violence means any conduct, whether or not the conduct constitutes a criminal offence, by a family member towards another family member.

It's emotional, expensive, and let's be honest—nobody gets married or enters a relationship of permanence, thinking, "One day, we'll argue over who gets the rights to my groundbreaking invention or best-selling novel."

When family dynamics and estate administration collide, the consequences can be both emotionally and legally complex. In Virdi Estate (Re), 2025 BCSC 689...

Estate disputes can be complex and emotionally charged, from will variation claims to conflicts over executors and powers of attorney. Understanding your rights and the legal options available is crucial when navigating these challenges...

We need specific people, and that is very costly as well. So as you progress through the litigation stages, you will hire more people, and you'll get more experts involved. We'll bring different types of applications as well, depending on the type of claim. Is it a will variation claim? Is it a dispute over a capacity claim? Was there coercion? All kinds of things can come into play...