Author: Waterstone Law Group

Family Lawyer Blog: Adopting a Family Member

Sometimes the circumstances are such that a child’s birth parents, for whatever reason, are unable to fulfill their role as parents, and sometimes it is possible for a family member to adopt the child. In British Columbia, a birth parent or a guardian related to the child is permitted to place a child for adoption […]

Family Lawyer Blog: “Review” of Spousal Support

One of the more contentious issues upon the breakdown of a common law or marriage relationship is that of spousal support. Often a court will order that spousal support in a certain sum be paid for a period of time, either “until further order of the court” or with a “review” some time in the […]

Advance Care Planning Day

Do you know who would speak for you and make health care decisions on your behalf if you were suddenly faced with a life-threatening health issue and were unable to communicate? April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day – a day for Canadians to speak with family members and friends about their wishes for […]

Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association Gala

Congratulations to the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association on their very successful gala fundraiser, held this past weekend at Northview Golf and Country Club. The fourth annual Pathway to Hope Gala, “An Evening of Magic”, featured Kim Pemberton, of the Vancouver Sun, as speaker and Ryan Walter, President of the Abbotsford Heat Hockey Club, as […]

Staff Spotlight: Kathleen Wiens

Waterstone Law Group is very proud of the team of staff and lawyers that we have working together.  Not only do they work hard day in and day out to ensure that our clients receive the service they are entitled to, but many are also actively involved in our community.  One such employee is Kathleen […]

Aboriginal Business Conference

We wish to extend our thanks to the Stó:lō Chiefs, Councilors, Band Managers, Senior Band Staff and members of the Aboriginal business communities throughout the Stó:lō Traditional Territory who took part in our recent Aboriginal Business Conference. The conference, offered in conjunction with KPMG and Sto:lo Community Futures, was designed to assist aboriginals with issues […]

Edward Kaye Receives Paul Harris Fellowship Award

Congratulations to Ed Kaye, who was presented with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Award by the Rotary Club of Chilliwack/Fraser at their meeting on February 22, 2012. This Award was given in recognition of Ed’s exceptional service to the community and to the work of the Rotary Foundation. Ed has been a member of the […]

ChillSpell 2012

We offer our congratulations to the 50+ students who participated in this year’s ChillSpell competition, which took place on January 31, 2012. A special congratulations goes to Grade 8 Vedder Middle School student, Kaelyn Burns, who won the tournament. Waterstone is a strong supporter of literacy, education and our communities, and as such has proudly […]

Staff Spotlight: Jacqueline Davelaar

Congratulations to Jacqueline Davelaar, corporate Paralegal in our Langley office, on her 15th anniversary with the firm! Throughout all the changes that Jacquie has witnessed and been a part of over the years, her positive attitude, eager willingness to learn and take on new challenges has been a constant.  She is kind, thoughtful and generous […]

Waterstone Welcomes Janette Kovacs

We are pleased to welcome Janette Kovacs as an Associate in our Langley office.  Janette is an experienced trial lawyer, and has appeared frequently before both the Provincial and the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the BC Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Janette brings with her over 25 years of legal […]