SMALL CLAIMS COURTS IN ONTARIO CONTINUE TO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER When Will Small Claims Court Reopen in Ontario? On July 10, 2020, Associate Chief Justice Frank Marrocco ordered that operations of the Small Claims Courts in Ontario will continue to be suspended until November 2, 2020 or to another date as determined by the court. It may be possible
Continue Reading
Update on Court Re-openings across Ontario Which Courts are Reopening and When? In July, 2020, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice started hearing some in-court hearings in some court locations. More courtrooms are reopening across the province on an ongoing basis. It is important to contact the court in your location to clarify which hearings are proceeding in person (in
Continue Reading
Coronavirus Update: Health and Safety Precautions at Ontario Courthouses In July, courtrooms across Ontario started hearing in-person proceedings. Courtrooms are reopening in phases, as the necessary health and safety precautions are put in place to protect people entering the courthouse. To limit the number of people entering the courthouse to submit their paperwork at the Registrar’s counter, people are encouraged,
Continue Reading
Spousal Support and Child Support During the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Support Obligations: In Ontario, if there is a court order requiring you to pay child or spousal support, you cannot stop paying support, even if you have lost your job. Regardless of Covid-19, the court expects a support payor to continue to pay support until and unless they get a
Continue Reading
The coronavirus pandemic has cause many people to think about their final wishes, including who they want to pass their assets to when they die. People who have not previously made Wills or Powers of Attorney (POAs) have suddenly wanted to do so. Making a valid Will has always required complying with the law in one’s province. These laws can
Continue Reading
Coronavirus and Child Custody and Access – What’s a Concerned Parent To Do? Even during the Coronavirus pandemic, parents with custody of children must follow court orders and agreements which provide the other parent access to the children. The pandemic is not an opportunity to stop following the current parenting schedule. Coronavirus disease (aka COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by
Continue Reading
If you have been charged with a criminal offence in Ontario, Canada, and your Ontario Court of Justice Court date or your trial was scheduled between March 20 and May 29, 2020, you do not need to attend court during those dates. Most likely, your case is adjourned to a future date; however, it is your responsibility to find out
Continue Reading
Criminal Court Dates: Superior Court of Justice – During (COVID-19) Coronavirus Pandemic If you have been charged with a criminal offence in Ontario, Canada, and your Superior Court of Justice Court date or your trial was scheduled between March 17 and June 1, 2020, you do NOT need to attend Court during those dates. Most cases are rescheduled for June
Continue Reading