Buying or selling a property can be a very exciting time. So many intricate details, all with time sensitivities, and so many different service providers to interact with – it can be [...]
When speaking to a client about starting their business, I often discuss the different structures available (e.g. sole-proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc…), as well as the various [...]
In the recently released decision of 1853491 Ontario Inc. v Regional Waste North Inc. (2019 ONCA 37) the Court of Appeal explained when a limitation period could be suspended (or tolled) by the [...]
The Family Responsibility Office (“FRO”) is a government agency that enforces child support and spousal support payments. FRO collects support from the support payor directly or from the payor’s [...]
As RRSP season wraps up, tax season is upon us and spring cleaning is around the corner, it is time to take a close look at your car insurance policy and make sure it is has appropriate coverage [...]
The general rule in civil litigation in Ontario (and Canada) is that a party should be compensated for damages that another party has caused them to suffer. A crucial part of any lawsuit is [...]
When you choose to prepare estate planning documents such as a will and powers of attorney for property and personal care, it is a pre-condition for signing those documents that you have the [...]
In an age of increasing protest against government policy decisions, what role can courts and tribunals play in challenging these decisions? Divisional Court Weighs In The Divisional Court of [...]
Spousal support is a sensitive topic for many people going through a separation. Many payors are surprised by how much support they might be required to pay a spouse or former spouse, and even [...]
A will must have formal validity to be accepted for probate. This means that the will must be written down and signed in conformity with the Succession Law Reform Act, and case law. Any estate [...]
