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Parenting, Guardianship, Custody & Access: What Does It Mean in Family Law?
Working with the legal system to determine your time with your children can be difficult, especially when there are multiple terms to understand and adhere to. Depending on the situation you are in, the court may have appointed different schedules or custody agreements than you’re used to. Terms like custody, access and guardianship get thrown…
Read MoreCertificates of Pending Litigation: What You Need to Know
If you have a legal or financial interest in a property that is not in your name, there are many legal options available to you in order to receive the money that is rightfully owed to you back. In order for an Ontario court to grant you a certificate of pending litigation (CPL) you will…
Read MoreWhy you need to make a will even if you are young
Many individuals overlook the importance of having a will drafted. Especially the younger generations of individuals do not prioritize the drafting of a will when in reality they should. The fact is that none of us really know how long we have on this planet and almost everyone can proactively benefit from having a will. …
Read MoreWhat is the difference between joint tenancy and tenants in common when buying a home?
In Ontario, there are several different ways of taking title to a home. You could be the sole owner or own the property jointly with someone else (typically a spouse or common-law partner). The two most common ways of owning a home with another person are joint tenancy and tenancy in common. If you are…
Read MoreThe Risks and Rewards of Buying a Foreclosed Home
If you have seen a foreclosure property appear on the market lately, you may be tempted to swoop in and purchase it at a fraction of the price that you would had it been a normal sale. Although foreclosure sales are not as common in Canada as they are in the US, they sill happen…
Read MoreWhy should a lawyer review your severance package?
Imagine a scenario where you have just been called into the boss’s office and informed that your services would no longer be required. This can come as quite a shock – but even if you suspected that is was coming, it can be very upsetting. If you have just been let go after a lengthy,…
Read MoreWhy you should consider making a change to your separation agreement
If there is one thing that we can count on, it is that life and circumstances are always changing. And this means that sometimes an agreement that we made with someone also needs to be changed. When spouses or partners divorce or separate, they often draw up a separation agreement with their ex–partner with the…
Read MoreA Guide to Civil Litigation in Ontario
Understanding the civil litigation process in Ontario can be intimidating but knowing what to expect can help ease any anxieties. Here is guide to the 12 main steps involved in the civil litigation process. Step One: Determining Jurisdiction The first step is determining which court has jurisdiction. If the claim is less that $35,000, it…
Read MoreHave you ever had a joint venture dispute? Here is what you need to know
Joint ventures in most cases start out with the best of intentions but when there is a disagreement pertaining to the contract or when one of the parties involved does not have the funds that they had originally committed, it can lead to a joint venture dispute. What causes a joint venture dispute? There are…
Read MoreSpousal Sponsorship to Canada: Eligibility Requirements
Spousal sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their partner so that they can come to Canada and live here permanently. In Canada, we value the importance of family being together which is why spousal sponsorship applications are a top priority. Here is what you need to know about spousal sponsorship and eligibility…
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