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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