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
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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,
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Should You Sue? Are You Eligible to Sue? Chances of Winning A Lawsuit Common Types of Lawsuits HOW TO SUE: Steps in Suing Someone What to Prove in Order to Win Your Lawsuit Should You Sue? Can You Sue? There are a few things to consider when suing or planning to sue someone. These are: Are you eligible to sue?
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Small Claims Court vs Other Courts? I. Small Claims Court – Types of Cases Heard in Small Claims Court – Suing in Small Claims Court – Hiring a Lawyer in Small Claims Court II. Lower Courts (Provincial Courts and Territorial Courts) – Types of Cases Heard in the Lower Courts III. Superior Courts (Provincial Courts and Territorial Superior Courts) –
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Criminal Law, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Family Law, Lawsuits, Legal Aid Basics, Power of Attorney, Small Claims Court, Wills & Estates, Wills and Estate Planning
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost? One of the first questions clients ask is “How much is this going to cost?” This is a fair question, as you rightly should consider the financial costs of hiring a lawyer, prior to doing so. If the lawyer charges by the hour, your matter will cost you the lawyer’s hourly rate, and their
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Canada Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Family Law, Lawsuits, Legal Aid Basics, Small Claims Court
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
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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
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
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