Immigration
Judicial Review of Refused Study Permits
If you’ve been refused a Canadian study permit, the judicial review process may be able to get your study plans back on track.
Refugees to Canada
Becoming a Refugee in Canada: Making a Refugee Application
Canada’s refugee programs remain among of the best in the world, thanks to the country’s willingness and well-laid plans to accept more asylum seekers.
Family Law
Desk Order Divorce – How to Get Divorced Without a Court Hearing
Desk Order Divorce – How to Get Divorced Without a Court Hearing When two spouses want to get divorced in British Columbia, they need an order of a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia under the Divorce Act, RSC 1985, c 3 (2nd Supp) before they can be legally divorced. A desk order divorce, undefended divorce, or uncontested divorce, is an order issued after a judge reviews an application for divorce and signs Read more…
Corporate Law
Buying and Selling a Business and Why You Need a Lawyer for That
Canada’s province of British Columbia boasts one of the most significant ratios of businesses per capita according to the small business profile 2021 statistics. In a region with roughly 5 million people and slightly more than 500,000 small businesses, a tenth of the BC population consists of small business entrepreneurs of some kind. You don’t have to start from the bottom up if you plan to join the growing list of BC entrepreneurs. British Columbia Read more…
Family Law
What is a Prenup Agreement, and Why Every Couple Needs One
Discussing a prenuptial agreement can be awkward. Meeting that special person you want to share your life with can be one of the greatest joys in life. Whether you’re considering common law or marriage, the last thing you want to think of is that the relationship could one day end – or worse – it could have a bitter finale, with a fight over assets and debts. Signing a prenuptial agreement does not suggest you’re Read more…
Judicial Review
Understanding the Intricacies of Immigration Law: The Case of Ardeshir Hamedani
The Story of Resilience and Pursuit of Education: An Analysis of Mr. Hamedani’s Immigration Case In the labyrinth of immigration law, every case poses unique challenges and intricacies. One such case is the recent IMM-4020-20, which underlines the importance of diligence, transparency, and fairness in legal determinations. Let’s delve into this intriguing case. The protagonist of our story is Mr. Ardeshir Hamedani, a 24-year-old Iranian citizen who was studying in Malaysia. Ardeshir wished to broaden Read more…
Corporate Law
Steps to Incorporate in BC and Why You Need a Lawyer to Do It for You
Incorporating a business in British Columbia (BC) involves creating a separate entity to carry on your business. Like in most Canadian provinces, a fully incorporated company in BC enjoys all the rights of a natural person. The company is also separate from its shareholders. It’s important to speak with your accountant and lawyer, but you will probably want to incorporate your business in Canada for various reasons, such as a limited responsibility and a low Read more…
Power of Attorney
What is a Power of Attorney (PoA)?
A power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes someone else to manage your finances and property on your behalf. The purpose of this document is to protect and safeguard your property and other vital decisions if the unlikely event you are unable to do so in the future. In Canada, the person you bestow this authority is referred to as an “attorney”, but they need not be a lawyer. Appointing an attorney can Read more…
Wills
Why We Need a Will in BC
Protect Your Loved Ones Preparing your will is one of the most important things you will do during your lifetime, outlining your wishes in the event of your passing. It guides your family and loved ones in the handling of your estate and provides you with peace of mind that those you love are taken care of. Having a will addresses all the important questions as a parent, like who will raise your young children Read more…
Family Law
What are the Grounds for Divorce in BC, and What Are the Steps?
The number of divorced people and those who failed to remarry in Canada rose to 2.74 million in 2021. This represented a 3% increase from the previous year’s divorce and remarriage rates. One of the country’s highest divorce rates is in the province of British Columbia on the west coast. The province’s divorce rate sits around 39.8%, a slightly higher percentage than the national average. Even so, terminating a marriage in BC is not an Read more…
