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Agreements (Wealth Protection)

Agreements

We provide strategic guidance to ensure your wealth, property, and financial future are fully protected under British Columbia law.

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Well-crafted family law agreements provide security, clarity, and peace of mind. Whether you’re entering a new relationship, separating, or navigating co-parenting, a clear and enforceable agreement protects your rights and sets expectations for the future.

At Watson Goepel, we create tailored agreements that reflect your unique circumstances and comply with British Columbia’s Family Law Act, ensuring they are fair, legally enforceable, and built to last.

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Life changes quickly. Our lawyers ensure your agreements keep pace with your life, protecting your family, your finances, and your peace of mind.

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  • Family Law

Jurisdiction and Property in Cross-Border Family Disputes: Lessons from Florescu v. Lodato, 2025 BCSC 1950

Danica Beck

Jurisdiction plays a critical role in cross-border family disputes, particularly when property division spans multiple countries. In this case,the Supreme Court of British Columbia demonstrates how and when it may decline jurisdiction in favour of a more appropriate forum. This case highlights the importance of early jurisdictional strategy to avoid parallel proceedings, reduce costs, and ensure disputes are resolved where they are most closely connected.

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  • Family Law

CTV Interview: Grey Divorce in Canada: Why More Couples Are Separating Later in Life

Grey divorce—separation later in life—is a growing trend that brings unique legal and financial challenges. In this CTV Your Morning interview, Laurence Klass and Shashika Stanislaus provide expert legal advice on navigating divorce after 50, including how to protect retirement savings, divide assets, and avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re planning ahead or currently facing a late-life separation, understanding your legal rights and financial options is essential for long-term stability.

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  • Family Law

Factors Indicating a Marriage-Like Relationship in British Columbia: “Are we considered spouses?”

Tiara Cunningham,Keita Szemok-Uto

It’s one of the most common questions in British Columbia family law.
In BC, a relationship does not need a wedding, registry, or even the label “common law” to attract legal rights and obligations. When a couple separates, courts may find that they were in a marriage-like relationship, triggering potential claims for property division, spousal support, and other rights under the Family Law Act.

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