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Tips When Hiring A Lawyer

How to Hire a Lawyer: 1. Shop around. You do not need to hire the first lawyer you meet. 2. Do your research. Search publicly-available information about the lawyer such as newspaper articles, online reviews, and news about cases they’ve won (or lost) or their reputation in the community. You may want to contact the Law Society to make sure

April 28, 2020January 2, 2023 by canadalegalaid

Canada Immigration Law, Child & Spousal Support, Criminal Law, Custody & Access, Divorce, Estate Litigation, Family Law, Lawsuits, Legal Aid Basics, Power of Attorney, Property Division, Small Claims Court, Wills & Estates, Wills and Estate Planning

Do I Need Lawyer? 15 Reasons You Should Consult a Lawyer

You Should Consult a Lawyer When… The following are good reasons to get a lawyer: Being Charged with a Crime Being Arrested or Being Detained for Questioning Buying or Selling Real Estate Signing an Important Document or Contract Seeking to Patent Your Invention Seeking to Visit, Study in, Work in, or Immigrate to Canada Preparing a Will or Power of

April 28, 2020January 2, 2023 by canadalegalaid

Canada Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & Abuse, Family Law, Legal Aid Basics, My Rights

Do I Qualify for Legal Aid? Requirements to Qualify

Whether you qualify for a legal aid certificate (a certificate that allows you to hire a private lawyer which the government will pay) will depend on the requirements for the legal aid program in your province. Requirements to Qualify For Legal Aid: Generally, the requirements to qualify for legal aid are: 1. You Must Be Low Income: The legal aid

April 28, 2020January 2, 2023 by canadalegalaid

Criminal Law, Family Law, Legal Aid Basics, My Rights

4 Types of Legal Aid in Canada

Legal Aid is a government program that offer low-income clients free legal help with various types of legal problems. The areas of law typically covered by Legal Aid in various provinces in Canada are refugee law, criminal law, and family law. There are differences between the Legal Aid programs in each province, so you should consult with the program in

April 28, 2020January 2, 2023 by canadalegalaid

Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & Abuse, Elder Law, Estate Litigation, Lawsuits, My Rights, Power of Attorney, Wills & Estates

6 Examples of Elder Abuse and What To Do About It

What Is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is any act or omission that causes harm or distress to an older person, in a relationship where there is an expectation of trust. Typically, elder abuse happens within a family and is perpetrated by the elderly person’s children. Sometimes the abuser is the elderly person’s attorney for property or personal care (POA). Elder

April 11, 2020January 2, 2023 by canadalegalaid

Criminal Law, Elder Law, Estate Litigation, Lawsuits, Power of Attorney, Wills & Estates

POA Lawsuits: You Can Be Sued for Fraud, Theft, and Misuse of the POA Document

You Can Be Sued for Fraud, Theft & Misuse of the POA Document For terminology see: Power of Attorney Terms/ Definition The attorney for property (“attorney”) is the person named in a Power of Attorney document (“POA”), to have decision-making authority over another person’s property. The attorney is not usually a lawyer – the term attorney just means the person

April 1, 2020January 2, 2023 by canadalegalaid

Criminal Law, Elder Law, Estate Litigation, Lawsuits, Power of Attorney, Wills & Estates

POA Lawsuits: You Can be Sued for Using Assets For Your Own Benefit

The Money Is Not Yours! An attorney for property is the person named in a Power of Attorney document (POA), to manage another person’s property. The attorney is not usually a lawyer – the term attorney just means the person with legal authority. When attorneys for property are managing another person’s assets, they must use those assets for the person’s

March 30, 2020February 21, 2021 by canadalegalaid

Coronavirus, Criminal Law, Ontario

Criminal Court Dates – Ontario Court of Justice – During Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

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

March 29, 2020February 21, 2021 by canadalegalaid

Coronavirus, Criminal Law, Ontario

ON Superior Court of Justice – Criminal Court Dates During Coronavirus Pandemic

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

March 28, 2020May 13, 2020 by canadalegalaid

Class Action Lawsuits, Lawsuits, News, Police

$100M Dollar Settlement + Apology for Female RCMPs Discrimination & Harassment Lawsuit

RCMP Discrimination and Harassment Class Action Lawsuit: Apology and Financial Settlement In March 2020, the Federal Court of Canada approved a $100-million class action lawsuit for women who worked for the RCMP in non-policing jobs and were subjected to gender-based discrimination. In 2016, the first RCMP class-action settlement, also known as the Merlo-Davidson settlement, after plaintiffs Janet Merlo and Linda Davidson,

March 15, 2020February 21, 2021 by canadalegalaid