SMP Law is wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season as we close in on another year. We are looking forward to 2023! Please be advised that SMP Law will be closed for the Christmas Holidays effective 12:00 p.m. on Thursday December 22, 2022 through to 9:00 a.m. on Monday January 9, 2023.

When selling your home, it’s important to get it right the first time as mistakes mean your home will sit on the market longer and eventually sell for less. Checkout what Hi.Tech Real Estate posted in their December newsletter about selling a home.

The general rule is that a child, under the age of majority, has a right to receive child support. As such, in this case, it does not matter whether the child and the parent get along or are in a dispute. In Canadian Law, child support is the right of the child not the parent.

Shawn Philbert, the lawyer at SMP Law has been recognized as a Lawyer of Distinction. The 2022 award recognizes excellence in family and divorce law.

Hidden surprises are the last thing you want to deal with but it’s easy to overlook potential problems when you find a home you love as most buyers tend to focus on the positive features. Taking the time to have the home professionally inspected will help you see the full picture as home inspections help identify both existing and future problems.