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Retroactive Child Support – How Long Can You Wait to Collect?

Does Delay Diminish Your Right to Collect Retroactive Child Support? On September 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its decision in Michel v. Graydon. The case involved common law spouses who agreed for the father to pay child support. This was evidenced by way of a consent order in 2001. The consent …

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Immigration to Canada Opportunities!

As of August 24, 2020, Canada Immigration has allowed visitors residing in Canada to apply for work permits within Canada. Click here to see the announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This is a significant change in Canadian immigration regulations. While this change is a temporary measure, the federal government appears to be acknowledging …

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BC Allows Evictions as of August 17, 2020 for Nonpayment of Rent

As of August 17, 2020, landlords are now permitted to serve tenants a Notice to End Tenancy for unpaid rent or utilities if: the tenant failed to pay rent that was due before March 18, 2020; or the tenant fails to pay full rent due after August 17, 2020 (for most renters that would be …

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Your Safety in Family Law

Physical and emotional safety is a common issue that arises when there is a breakdown in a relationship. When things are simply not working and emotions are running high, some people resort to intimidation and at times physical violence. Abuse can range from physical, sexual, emotional, financial and psychological. Family Law / Civil Law There …

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Remote Consultation – How does it work?

What is Remote or Virtual Consultation? It is consultation by telephone or by videoconferencing – consultation other than in person. Client Identification If the transaction with the lawyer involves a financial transaction, we as lawyers must take special measures to properly identify the client when using videoconferencing technology. If the consultation does not involve a …

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Remote Witnessing of Wills is Here to Stay

What is Remote Witnessing? Since the Covid Shutdown, lawyers have been permitted to witness wills remotely. We have been permitted to do so since March 19, 2020 pursuant to Ministerial Order 161. Remember, you need two witnesses when signing your will. This means that while your lawyer, your witness and you are communicating through Skype, …

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Who are we?

Kim & Company provides commercial law, family law and civil litigation services to residents of the Tricities, Surrey and Vancouver. Susan Kim, its principal, has been practicing for the past 20 years, with the dedication and fervor required to getting the best possible results for her clients at reasonable cost. Her areas of practice include …

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