As part of our efforts to get the word out that family law in BC is about to undergo significant change. The Family Law Group here at Watson Goepel LLP has launched a video campaign on YouTube to raise awareness and offer resources for people who may well be affected by the changes that come…

Posted by Jonathan M. Lazar. Last year I commented on the post-Trial decision of Kerpan v. Vovers, where Mr. Vovers was deemed to have been ‘served’ with initial legal proceedings dating back to the early ‘90’s. He was therefore technically responsible for over $200,000 in past–due child support owing for his daughter, Jade. There were…

As a follow up to the forum held by Watson Goepel’s Family Law Group at the West Vancouver Memorial Library on January 23rd, the North Shore News interviewed Laurence Klass to highlight the new features of the Family Law Act set to come into force March 18, 2013. Click to read Christine Lyon’s interview with…

Jon Lazar, Laurence Klass and Craig Neville spent a dynamic hour and a half providing insight into how the new Family Law Act differs from the current Family Relations Act and what that will mean, practically speaking, for those in the midst of, or contemplating, family law challenges. Individuals and couples came with questions for…

On January 22, 2013, Mr. Boscariol, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West, was honoured to speak about the extensive collaboration and investment opportunities that will arise as the result of concluding the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU. Mr. Boscariol’s remarks stressed that: CETA breaks…

Congratulations to Craig Neville who has been presented with The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his work with Big Brothers and Sisters. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, it serves to honour…