child custody in Ontario

During a divorce or separation, there are a lot of decisions and compromises to be made. However, one of the most challenging decisions is that concerning child custody. This involves deciding who lives with the child, who gets full custody and what happens if the parents don’t agree, among more concerns. In this article, we…

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The temporary resident to permanent resident pathway

What is the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway? The temporary resident to the permanent resident pathway is a limited-time pathway to permanent residency. It is offered to certain temporary residents who are currently working in Canada and their families who possess the skills and experience Canada needs to fight the pandemic and accelerate economic…

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All about becoming Franchisor or Franchisee

Starting a new business is not a decision you make overnight. Weighing the pros and cons of business is an endeavour that you will research exhaustively and have countless conversations and questions about. Franchising is seen by many as a simple way to go into business for the first time. In a franchise business, the…

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Getting a Divorce

These days, it might seem like your wedding and the beginning of your marriage journey were part of another life. In the years since that joyful event, you now feel like this marriage is no longer serving you. You need room to breathe. It’s time to explore alternatives to your marriage. Unfortunately, divorce is a sobering reality for between 30%…

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avoid litigation

If you want to pursue a legal dispute, a lawyer may be able to get results without even setting foot in a court room, particularly if you retain counsel with plenty of time before the deadline for commencing a lawsuit expires. A lawyer may be able to resolve your claim entirely out of court by…

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Joint-tenants-v-tennants-in-common

Homeownership is promising as there are many avenues available in Real Estate. In Ontario, concurrent ownership is typically divided into two categories: joint tenancy and tenants in common. In a joint tenancy, the partners own the whole property in equal shares, while tenants in common each have a definite share in the property. When deciding…

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Spouse Vs Common Law Partner

Those in healthy, long-term, romantic relationships may find the differences between common-law partnerships and legal marriages insignificant. While there are many similarities between legally recognized marriages and common-law partnerships, the differences can become very important upon the break-down of a relationship. Therefore, from time to time, instances arise whereby each type of relationship can benefit…

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Time Limits to Sue in Ontario

Deciding whether to sue someone is a big decision.  Not only is litigation an expensive, time-consuming process, but it can also damage important relationships. It often takes time to decide whether it is really worth it to sue another person or entity. But how much time do you actually have to decide whether to sue…

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Child Custody Lawyer

Child custody can be a sensitive topic, especially during the stressful time of separation and divorce. Prior to the divorce/ separation, parents typically have a commitment to shared parenting, where both parents are involved equally in the upbringing of the child. However, after a separation/ divorce, parents must arrange how they are going to divide…

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Family Law

Issues involving children and families can be emotionally challenging. When these cases go to court, it can help us to understand what family law is, what is involved and what to expect. What should we know about family law? What is Family Law? Family law is the legal practice focusing on adoption, child custody, paternity,…

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