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How to Modify Your Child Support Payments if Your Income Changes
When a divorce or separation is filed in Ontario and there are minor children from the relationship, then both parents are responsible for ensuring that their children’s needs are looked after. In most cases, one parent will be required to make child support payments to the other parent. The way these payments are calculated is…
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 More5 Situations When You Need an Immigration Lawyer
While you may not feel that you need an immigration lawyer to fill out an application or do some paperwork, having one working for you can be incredibly advantageous. Remember, immigration lawyers are pros at filling out these applications and have done so many times. But you on the other hand may only be seeing…
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…
Read MoreAssets and Share Purchase in Business Transaction in Ontario: A Guide
There are over 1.23 million businesses in Canada, and many of these may be for sale by their owners. This is a natural part of the business cycle, so prepare to deal with this eventuality if you are an owner. You might downsize, move, or just be ready to retire. Regardless of your reasons for wanting to…
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 MoreHow the New NOC System will Affect Express Entry Eligibility
Starting this November 2022, the Government of Canada will begin using the 2021 National Occupation Classification (NOC) system. The new NOC system is going to change the way immigration officials evaluate work experience. With the new system there will be an additional 16 occupations that will now be eligible for Express Entry while three that…
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