Articles

Changes to the Way Child Tax Benefits are Paid in Cases of Shared Custody

Administrator — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:25:56 +0000

The Federal Government has introduced some changes with respect to the way parents who have shared custody of their children will receive benefit entitlements such as the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) (including the National Child Benefit Supplement and the Child Disability Benefit), the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) and the child component of the HST credit.

Realtor Beware

Administrator — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:00:53 +0000

In light of a recent decision by the Court of Appeal for Ontario, real estate agents and sellers should be extra vigilant when filling out and providing a purchaser with a Sellers Property Information Statement (SPIS) form.

Motor Vehicle Accidents in Ontario

Administrator — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:19:28 +0000

Ontario has a two-pronged system for compensating people who are injured in motor vehicle accidents. It is a mixed fault/no-fault system. The no-fault component is referred to as the Accident Benefits claim. The fault component is referred to as the Tort claim.

Want to Buy a Condo, But Not Sure How it Works?

Administrator — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:00:00 +0000

In today’s real estate market, buyers face many different options: single detached homes, semi-detached homes, townhomes, new construction, re-sale homes and condominiums. There has been a growing trend towards the purchase of condominiums.

Recent Changes at WSIB: Work Reintegration Policies and NEER

Administrator — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:00:41 +0000

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has implemented five new policies relating to early and safe return to work, re-employment obligations, responsibilities of the workplace parties in the return to work process, and work transition (Labour Market Re-Entry, LMR).

Changes to Accident Benefits Effective September 1, 2010

Administrator — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:33:00 +0000

There are important changes to the accident benefits regime in Ontario that came into effect on September 1, 2010 and apply to accidents which occur on or after September 1, 2010.

Hiring a Lawyer

Administrator — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:26:00 +0000

Tips on hiring a lawyer.

Working with Your Litigation Lawyer

Administrator — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:51:55 +0000

Tips for working with your litigation lawyer.

Real Estate Transactions

Administrator — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:50:06 +0000

Tips for working with a lawyer on your real estate transaction

Preparing to Draft a Will

Administrator — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:48:44 +0000

Client information sheet: Preparing to draft a will.