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Contemporaneous messages and documentary evidence reviewed in a family law credibility dispute

Credibility Can Decide the Entire Case

In He v. Fan, 2025 BCSC 1517, the Court's analysis shows how contemporaneous messages and documentary evidence can determine credibility and defeat a coercion allegation.

Cameron Lee

4 days ago

Appellate record and two costs schedules in a Vancouver legal office

When Does the New Costs Tariff Apply to Appeals?

Yang v. Shi, 2023 BCCA 239 explains when an appeal is properly commenced and why the new B.C. Court of Appeal costs tariff applied.

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Oct 18

Cross-border divorce agreement and British Columbia family property records

International Divorce Agreements Can Be Enforced in British Columbia

He v. Fan, 2025 BCSC 1517 illustrates how a divorce agreement signed in China may be recognized and enforced in a British Columbia family property dispute.

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Oct 16

Separate basement-suite entrance with four pairs of shoes outside a British Columbia home

A Suite Rented to One Tenant, Occupied by Four People?

Henderson & Lee Law Corporation obtained an Order of Possession for a B.C. landlord in an RTB dispute involving additional occupants, repair access, electrical issues, and water problems.

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Sep 24

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Family Debt Does Not Mean Debt Owed to A Third Party

Lan v. Buchanan, 2026 BCCA 370 confirms that allocating family debt between spouses does not, by itself, create a debt owed to a third-party creditor.

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Sep 17

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The Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes a New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence

The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence focused on coercive control, with significant implications for family proceedings and civil claims.

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Sep 10

Burnaby condominium development and presale disclosure documents

When a Presale Contract Becomes Unenforceable

A new B.C. Supreme Court decision explains how continuing disclosure duties under REDMA can affect the enforceability of presale agreements, even during CCAA proceedings.

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Sep 4

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Complex Litigation Is Often Won Long Before Trial

Selected BC Supreme Court cases show how complex family and business litigation often depends on careful evidence preparation, witness preparation, and strategic planning long before trial.

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Sep 4

Family law files and a parenting schedule in a professional legal office

Family Violence Allegations Become Central to Parenting Litigation

Wang v. Mitchell, 2024 BCSC 988 shows how BC courts scrutinize credibility, recordings, communications, and context when family violence allegations are contested in parenting litigation.

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Aug 27

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Written Preparation and Responsive Oral Advocacy

Fan v. He, 2026 BCCA 289 highlights the importance of focused written factums and responsive oral advocacy in complex family law appeals.

Chen Shen

Aug 20

Focused and Responsive Advocacy in a Complex Family Law Appeal

Fan v. He, 2026 BCCA 289 confirms the broad discretion available under section 97 of British Columbia's Family Law Act in property and debt division appeals.

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Aug 13

Family property litigation file and third-party real estate documents

B.C. Court of Appeal Clarifies When a CPL May Be Filed Against a Spouse’s Parent’s Property

Kapoor v. Puri, 2026 BCCA 313 clarifies when pleadings support a CPL against property owned by a spouse’s parent or another third party in family litigation.

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Aug 6

Calendar and tenancy files for a BC RTB limitation period article

RTB Dismisses Tenant Claim Due to Limitation Period

Henderson & Lee Law Corporation defended landlords in RTB File No. 910188135, where a tenant compensation claim was dismissed due to the two-year limitation period.

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Jul 30