by Michael Butterfield on November 11th, 2016
There are free services available to help families in many aspects of family law. These services help to compliment those that a Lawyer or Mediator can provide. The following are what we, at Butterfield Law, believe are the most useful free services for families: 1.LEGAL AID: Can’t afford a lawyer…
by Jayne on January 26th, 2016
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…
by Jayne on November 9th, 2014
A 28-year old man has been charged in the death of a woman believed to be his mother, after an 8-hour standoff in an upscale Vancouver neighbourhood on Sunday November 9, 2014. Brian Whitlock was charged with second-degree murder, following the homicide at Balaclava Street and West 23rd Avenue. If…
by Michael Butterfield on August 22nd, 2013
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…