Title insurance has become a common feature of British Columbia real estate transactions. Many purchasers first encounter it as a single premium collected at completion—easy to overlook until a title or property issue surfaces years later and the question becomes: who pays to fix it? Understanding what title insurance covers (and what it does not), […]
Separation agreements can provide a structured, private way to resolve the consequences of separation—often without the delay and expense of court proceedings. Yet enforceability is not automatic. In British Columbia, a court may decline to enforce, may vary, or may set aside some or all of an agreement where it fails to meet statutory requirements
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After separation, parents often need to make practical changes—accepting new employment, moving closer to family supports, or finding more affordable housing. In British Columbia, a move with a child can become a legal issue if it meets the Family Law Act (FLA) definition of a “relocation.” When that framework applies, there are clear notice requirements and a
Capacity is one of the most common—and most litigated—issues in Wills and Estates. In British Columbia, a Will is vulnerable to being set aside if the Will-maker lacked the requisite testamentary capacity at the time the Will was made (typically, when it was executed). When capacity is uncertain, estate administration may be delayed by objections
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Melissa has 8+ years of combined Commercial, Business and Contract Law experience as In-House Counsel in manufacturing, health, real estate development, and broadcast communication industries. She is instrumental in developing strategies to minimize legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
She has 6+ years of Human Resources Management experience and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Her practice includes Family Law, Civil Litigation, Wills & Estates and Real Estate & Conveyancing.
For fun, she visits ancient sites and ruins and belts out popular Broadway tunes.
Northam Law is a boutique law firm offering advisory services in Real Estate Law and Conveyancing, Business Law, and Human Resources. Our practice areas also include Wills & Estates and Family Law. Notarization services are also available.
