Author: Waterstone Law Group

Michelle Sagert Obtains Support Order for $7,700 Per Month

Michelle Sagert successfully obtained an order for child support, spousal support and contribution to the household expenses totalling $7,700 per month. Michelle successfully argued that the payor did not adequately disclose their income and that the court should fix the payor’s income at an amount higher than what was claimed on the tax returns and […]

Waterstone Supports Community Arts!

We are proud to support the local arts community! Check out the Fraser Valley Symphony (with our own Sheila Evani) in concert this Sunday November 26 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. It will be an amazing show!

Savina Sohi Obtains Rare Lump Sum Child Support Order

Although lump sum child support orders are rare, they are not unheard of for Savina Sohi, lawyer at Waterstone Law Group! Child support is generally paid by a payor in monthly payments. Lump sum awards are only made where there is a special need or some specific circumstance which render it appropriate. Savina successfully obtained […]

Joint Ownership of Assets for Estate Planning

Waterstone lawyers Michael Sandhu and Jori Les will be presenting on the topic of Joint Ownership of Assets  for Estate Planning on October 26, 2023. This free session is sponsored by the Chilliwack Hospice Society. Michael and Jorie will be sharing their guidance regarding some of the new rules and guidelines for joint ownership of […]

Michelle Sagert Successfully Prevents the Relocation of Children in Family Law Matter

After a lengthy trial Michelle Sagert obtained judgment in favour of her client which prevented her client’s 2 children from being relocated to Kamloops with the other parent. The opposing party sought to relocate the Children to Kamloops from Mission, B.C. and obtained two expert reports to support her position. Michelle successfully argued that the […]

Michelle Sagert Appointed to the Abbotsford Police Board

On July 28, 2023 Michelle Sagert was appointed to the Abbotsford Police Board by the Honourable Mike Farnworth, BC’s Minister of Public Safety.  The Abbotsford Police Board provides independent civilian oversight and governance of the Abbotsford Police Department to ensure measurable progress towards a safer community.  Michelle’s profile and the work of the police board […]

Jorie Les Joins Waterstone Law Group

The firm is pleased to announce the addition of Jorie Les to our team of lawyers! Jorie will work from our Chilliwack office and will initially practice as a member of our Civil Litigation and Estate Litigation service groups. Born and raised in Chilliwack, Jorie obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of […]

Waterstone Law Welcomes Michelle Sagert!

Waterstone Law Group is pleased to welcome new associate lawyer Michelle Sagert to our Chilliwack office location. Michelle is an experienced trial lawyer having appeared at all levels of Court including B.C. Supreme Court, the B.C. Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Michelle will practice in the areas of Family Law, Estate […]

Recent BC Court Decision Clarifies Testator’s Ability to Make Uneven Wealth Distributions to Adult Children

By: Brydan Heisler, Articling Student What happens when a parent passes away and leaves more for one child than another? In the recent case of Tom v Tang, 2023 BCCA 221, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (BCCA) has provided some clarity. A few weeks before Mrs. Tom passed away, she decided to alter […]

Effective July 17 – New Disclosure Form required in Real Estate Transactions

By Pahul Gupta, Summer Student at Waterstone Law Group LLP Effective July 17, 2023, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, and the Chilliwack and District Real Estate board will require the selling realtor and homeowner to complete, sign and share a new disclosure form. The forms will list […]