Entries by Heath Law, Nanaimo Lawyers

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Is a Tent City Allowed?

Tent Cities have been popping up in British Columbia, some in large urban areas such as Victoria and Vancouver and others in smaller communities such as Abbotsford and Nanaimo.  Advocates of these tent cities state that tent cities act as a community for homeless people providing enhanced safety and a sense of belonging.  How have […]

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Personal Injury – Passenger Injuries

Passenger in a Motor Vehicle Collision A passenger in a motor vehicle collision may experience significant injuries. These injuries may affect a person’s ability to work, go to school, perform household tasks, and his or her ability to engage in leisure activities. If you have suffered injuries as a passenger in a motor vehicle collision, […]

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Naming a Child

Although many people may not think that naming a child is a family law matter, there are many legal considerations that may affect your choice for your child’s name. Your Child’s First Name There is a fairly recent trend among parents to try to find a unique name for their child. However, although parents may […]

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Unequal Division of Family Property

The Family Law Act, s. 95(1), gives the Supreme Court the power to order an unequal division of family property or family debt, or both, if it would be significantly unfair to (a) equally divide family property or family debt, or both, or (b) divide family property as required under Part 6 [Pension Division]. The […]

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Valuation Date And The Former Family Home

With the rapidly rising real estate market in British Columbia, one point of concern following separation can be when the former family home should be valued for the purposes of property division.  Should post separation market gains be included?  What if only one party is paying the mortgage? Section 87 of the Family Law Act […]

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Personal Injury – Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries are a very common type of injury affecting muscles, ligaments and tendons. These injuries often arise from motor vehicle or slip and fall accidents and can, due to the potential for significant pain and discomfort, have a substantial effect on a person’s ability to function in their everyday life. Although soft tissue […]