Civil Litigation Law
A 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 MoreThe Most Common Types of Civil Cases
Civil cases involve those where one or both parties are trying to get some form of compensation from the other. This differs from criminal cases in which the Crown is bringing a charge against the accused. In civil cases, the Crown is not the prosecutor but rather both parties represent themselves with the help of…
Read MoreAn Overview of Civil Litigation and its Limitation Period
If you are a party residing in Ontario and believe that you have valid grounds for a claim against another party or entity, you may be able to sue them for damages. It is important to keep in mind however that once the event occurs; there is a timeline during which you may proceed to…
Read MoreWhy Do You Need to Hire a Civil Litigation Lawyer?
Often, civil litigation is confused with criminal litigation. Typically a simplified way to describe a civil dispute is if you are in a legal dispute with another party, these disputes can be over property or money that you both feel you are entitled to, and you are seeking a remedy. Although there has not necessarily…
Read MoreCivil Litigation Lawyer to deal with your civil litigation matter
Civil litigation is a process where two, or more, parties are in discussion over financial assets or property issues. These issues can be varied, so navigating Civil litigation can be very difficult unless you have a legal professional to help you. Lawyers in this area of law can support and guide you to make your…
Read MoreThe importance of hiring a business lawyer
Businesses are expected to follow several sets of complicated laws set by the authorities. Therefore, whether it’s a small store or a larger company, businesses need lawyers to ensure they function properly and are compliant with the set laws. If there are any issues regarding property purchases and or while preparing taxes you may need…
Read MoreEnduring POA and Advanced directives
Enduring Power of Attorney and Health Directive Forms are legal documents that need to be signed, dated, and witnessed. Advanced Health Directives, including living, will and medical power of attorney (or also called a durable power of attorney for health care.) Advanced Health directives do not have the right to make any financial decisions. Let’s…
Read MoreFamily Law Agreements
Family law agreements are affordable options to resolve disputes involving family law. Agreements can be made to suit everyone’s special circumstances and needs. When signing family law papers, you will need what is called a witness when you sign. The Family Law Act ensures the rights of children and the responsibilities of parents towards their…
Read MoreWhat Does a Real Estate Litigation Lawyer Do?
If you’re hoping to buy or sell a home anytime soon, you know there are plenty of things to consider. On top of financing the house, finding the right one, and finalizing the sale, it can be an overwhelming process. This is especially true when there’s a booming housing market and the process becomes competitive too. You’ve…
Read MoreWhy Immigration Law Is Important
Immigrating to a new country means a new life and a fresh start. It also means you must go through a sometimes lengthy and often stressful process of immigration. Immigration and Canada seem to go hand in hand. When immigrants come to our country, they create jobs and contribute to our economy. They fill in…
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