Porter Ramsay Blog

Timely updates and insights on legal developments that impact individuals and businesses.
Family Law

Family law: Separating fact from fiction in the divorce process

Making the decision that a marriage isn’t working is no easy feat. Thankfully, there are resources under the family law umbrella that give indiv...

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Family Law

Family law: Sharing may not always be wise during a divorce

Sharing in divorce doesn’t always end up well. A British Columbia man who  agreed to split his Canada Pension Plan credits 50-50 with ...

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Real Estate Law

Could real estate costs be affecting birth rates?

Could it be possible that what is happening in the housing market in Canada could have an effect on the birth rate? Some real estate experts say yes. ...

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Family Law

A Special Type Of Property

When a British Columbia couple decided to part ways, they found themselves enmeshed in an unexpected custody battle. While they shared parenting respo...

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Uncategorized

Safe habits can help lower your odds of a motorcycle accident

With warmer weather moving into British Columbia, you and other motorcyclists in Kelowna and the surrounding areas will likely bring your bikes out fr...

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Real Estate Law

Residential Real Estate Contracts: When The Unexpected Occurs

Buying a condominium or home is often one of the highest-value transactions that a person will make. Given how much is on the line, it makes sense tha...

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Wills And Estates

The Role Of An Executor

Taking on the responsibility of administering an estate should not be taken lightly. From handling financial affairs to navigating family dynamics, th...

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Real Estate Law

Real estate: Regulators facing new review in British Columbia

The new provincial government in B.C. wants a review of the real estate regulatory system. The NDP government wants to have its own report regarding t...

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Family Law

Family law: Responding to a divorce petition in British Columbia

Being on the receiving end of divorce papers is not easy. It can actually be heart-wrenching, but the truth is once a marriage is over and divorce is ...

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Family Law

Family law: Negotiating in a divorce situation

When two people who have decided to part ways have to sit and agree on who gets what and who does what, it can pose a bit of a problem since it’...

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Real Estate Law

Real estate board questions new tax on health of business

A new tax slapped on out-of-province purchasers of real estate has the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) adding its two cents to the co...

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Blog

Statistics show rising threats for drivers in British Columbia

Most drivers in British Columbia are aware of the many dangers presented on the roadways, and the majority exhibit extreme care while behind the wheel...

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