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How Do Criminal Charges Impact a Civil Litigation Case
If you have been charged and convicted of a criminal offense, this could potentially have a negative impact on any civil litigation suit that may be related to it. For example, if you have been charged with driving under the influence and were in an accident with another vehicle, the driver of that vehicle may…
Read MoreWhy You Might Need a Wills and Estate Lawyer?
While some choose to create their Last Will and Testament from a “will in a box” or an online form, all can have a legal standing in court. However, your final affairs are highly important; they should be handled with a high degree of care, following all required legalities. Hiring a professional wills and estate…
Read MoreThe Ontario Divorce Process: Everything You Need to Know
More than 150,000 couples get married every year in Canada. While this can be an exciting day for everyone involved, not all marriages will last. As couples change and experience the stresses and strains of daily life, some relationships will meet a natural end and this can be a good thing for both partners’ long-term happiness.…
Read MoreIs there a link between Child Support and Parenting Time?
Discussion of child support arrangements, lead to many questions about the amount of child support required to be paid and how exactly parenting time works. For example, some parents believe that their child support amount should be reduced, if the child spends half of their time with them. Other parents might wonder if they can…
Read MoreAppeals and Judicial Review of Canada Immigration Matters
Have you recently applied to immigrate to Canada? In 2021, around half of all appeals and judicial reviews were dismissed by the review board. Speaking to a Canadian immigration lawyer provides the guidance you need for your immigration case. It is not required to obtain a lawyer to represent your case to immigrate to Canada. However, every…
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 MoreAre you Buying or Selling a Business
The first Question answered between parties to a proposed Sale and Purchase transaction is whether the Purchaser will acquire the object company through a share purchase or asset purchase. An asset Purchase agreement between the acquirer and the object company, pursuant to which the acquirer agrees to purchase, and the object company agrees to sell,…
Read MoreWhat Are the Eligibility Requirements for Express Entry into Canada?
If you are a foreign professional looking to come to Canada through the Express Entry program – or if you are an employer looking to bring a foreign professional to Canada through this program, it is important to understand the process and the eligibility requirements. To apply for Express Entry, it will be a two-step…
Read MoreHow a Real Estate Lawyer Helps to Protect Your Rights
When you purchase or sell a home, you know the benefits of working with a professional real estate agent. However, it is also crucial to understand the important of a real estate lawyer. Real estate purchases can be complex – even the ones that seem pretty straightforward. Although some shop around to look for the…
Read MoreHow Are Assets Divided During a Divorce?
When people go through a divorce, one of the most common questions is how their assets will be divided. The answer to this falls under the Family Law Act, and at times the answer can be confusing. When a couple gets a divorce, they must divide both their assets and their debts as well as…
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