Family Law
LMIA-Exempt Canadian Work Permits
Applicants can obtain an LMIA-exempt Canadian Work Permit through the C10, C11, and C12 categories of the International Mobility Program.
Contested Divorce
Spousal Support in BC
What is Spousal Support? Spousal support (or alimony) in BC is a periodic or one-time payment from one spouse to another. The entitlement to spousal support arises under section 160 of the Family Law Act (the “FLA”). The court will consider the factors set out in section 161 of the Read more…
Family Law
Refused Refugee Claims – What You Can Do
If you are in Canada and have had your refugee claim application refused, some options may be available for you. However, there is no guarantee that any applicant is eligible for these processes or will be successful even if they are eligible. Experienced immigration and refugee lawyers can assist you Read more…
Family Law
Setting Aside a Prenuptial Agreement
I am often asked about the possibility of setting aside a prenuptial agreement. Some clients want to know whether a prenuptial agreement would protect them if their relationship broke down. Other clients have a prenuptial agreement that they are unhappy with and want it set aside. In this article, I Read more…
Family Law
Becoming a Refugee in Canada
Pax Law Corporation regularly assists clients who are afraid for their health if they were to return to their home countries with applying for refugee status. In this article, you will be able to find detailed information about the requirements and steps to becoming a refugee in Canada. Refugee Status Read more…
Family Law
How to Become a Permanent Resident of Canada
Becoming a Permanent Resident of Canada Many clients contact Pax Law Corporation to ask our lawyers about becoming permanent residents of Canada. In this article, we will give you an overview of some of ways a prospective immigrant can become a permanent resident (“PR”) in Canada. Permanent Resident Status First, Read more…
Family Law
Rejected Canadian Student Visa: A Successful Appeal by Pax Law
Pax Law Corporation’s Samin Mortazavi has successfully appealed another rejected Canadian student visa in the recent case of Vahdati v MCI, 2022 FC 1083 [Vahdati]. Vahdati was a case where the primary applicant (“PA”) was Ms. Zeinab Vahdati who planned to come to Canada to pursue a two-year Master of Read more…
Family Law
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in BC in 2023?
How Much Does Divorce Cost in BC? If you are in an unhappy marriage, are considering separation from your spouse, or have been living separate and apart from your spouse for a time, you may wonder about the process of getting divorced from your spouse and the cost of doing Read more…
Family Law
Separation in BC – How to Protect Your Rights
How to Protect Your Rights After Separation in BC If you have separated from your spouse or are considering separation, you should consider how you will consider your rights to the family property after you separate, especially if the family property is only in your spouse’s name. In this article, Read more…
Family Law
Cohabitation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreement, and Marriage Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, and Marriage Agreements 1 – What is the difference between a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”), cohabitation agreement, and a marriage agreement? In short, there is very little difference between the three agreements above. A prenup or a marriage agreement is a contract you sign with your romantic Read more…