BC Family Court & Covid-19

BC Family Court & Covid-19

The Court Registry windows for help and information for Provincial and Supreme Court matters in the Victoria BC courthouse.

Taking the Mystery out of Legal Fees

Chances are that, if your only experience with lawyers is watching Law and Order or Ally McBeal, the cost of legal fees may come as a shock.  Most people do not give much thought to the cost of hiring a lawyer, until they need one. It is good to remember…

Campbell River Man Awaits Return of Daughter In Family Custody Case

Jeff Doyle awaits the fate of his efforts to have his 8 year old daughter, Soffi, returned to Canada from Mexico, despite having been awarded custody in Canadian Court. The Campbell River Mirror recently reported that a Mexican Appeal Court’s decision on the case is imminent (Dec 9, 2014).  The…

Caught Shoplifting?

Caught Shoplifting?

Q: A week ago I made a big mistake.  I was caught shoplifting at Save-On-Foods with $30 worth of unpaid items.  I was stopped by store security as I was leaving.  I was brought to the back room, my information and photo was taken, and we waited until the police…