Surrey was incorporated in 1879, and encompasses land formerly occupied by a number of Halqemeylem-speaking indigenous groups, including the Semiahmoo, Katzie, and the Kwantlen peoples. When Englishman H.J. Brewer looked across the Fraser River from New Westminster and saw a land reminiscent of his native County of Surrey in England, the settlement of Surrey was placed on the map. The area then comprised forests of douglas fir, fir, red cedar, hemlock, blackberry bushes, and cranberry bogs. A portion of present-day Whalley (named after Harry Whalley, who owned and operated a gas bar at the bend in King George Blvd, (formerly King George Highway) at 108 Avenue, "Whalley's Corner") was used as a burial ground by the Kwantlen (or Qw'ontl'en) Nation.
There are a few things that can make a separation agreement invalid, but the most common reason is if one of the parties involved didn’t actually agree to it. If one party was forced or coerced into signing the agreement, or if they were misled about what it said, then it can be overturned in […] The post What makes a separation agreement invalid? appeared first on Fleetwood Family Law.
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The property of a divorcing couple is generally divided evenly between the two spouses. This includes both marital property (property acquired during the marriage) and separate property (property owned by one spouse before the marriage). However, there are some exceptions to this rule, and couples are free to negotiate their own division of property if […] The post How does property get divided during a divorce? appeared first on Fleetwood Family Law.
Posted by on 2022-11-19
Divorce law in Canada is a complex topic, and there is a lot of misinformation floating around out there. In this article, we will dispel some of the myths about divorce law in Canada, and provide you with the facts. Myth: If you are married, you have to get divorced through the courts Fact: This […] The post The Truth About Divorce Law appeared first on Fleetwood Family Law.
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