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.
The court decides how much child support you have to pay by looking at many factors. Some of these factors include how much money each parent makes, how much money the child needs, and who pays for what expenses related to the child. The court uses a formula to determine the amount of child support […] The post How Does The Court Decide How Much Child Support I Have To Pay? appeared first on Fleetwood Family Law.
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It’s no secret that getting a divorce is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. In addition to the emotional rollercoaster, there’s also the daunting task of untangling your life from your spouse’s. If you’re lucky enough to have an uncontested divorce, you may find the process less complicated—but that doesn’t […] The post The Five Stages of Grief During Your Uncontested Divorce appeared first on Fleetwood Family Law.
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A restraining order is a legal order issued by a judge to protect someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed. If you are the victim of any of these things, you may consider getting a restraining order. Here are five great reasons why you should: 1. You get to feel like […] The post Reasons to Get a Restraining Order appeared first on Fleetwood Family Law.
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You're wondering about support for the emotional toll of divorce or separation. They provide referrals to counseling and support groups, helping you navigate the emotional journey while handling the legal aspects of your case.
You'll be kept in the loop about your case's progress and any family law changes that might impact you through regular updates, direct communication from your lawyer, and possibly client portals for instant information access.
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