Child & Spousal Support, Custody & Access, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Abuse, Family Law, Property Division

Should I Get Divorced Myself or Do I Need a Lawyer?

Getting a Divorce without Hiring a Lawyer Whether or not you can or should handle your own divorce, depends on your circumstances. A “straightforward” divorce can be handled by the spouses themselves. Take for example, the rare case of spouses: who are both physically and mentally healthy; who are equal financially (who have similar incomes, assets and debts); who have

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Divorce, Family Law

What is the Difference Between Annulment and Divorce?

Divorce vs Annulment Both an annulment and a divorce are ways to legally end a marriage in Canada. Both annulments and divorces require an application to court and a court order ending the marriage. Typically, people in Canada will get a divorce, not an annulment. This is because annulments are only available in a very limited number of unique circumstances.

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Class Action Lawsuits, Lawsuits

Top 10 Types of Class Action Lawsuits

What are the Types of Class Action Lawsuits? Class action lawsuits involve wrongs or injuries sustained by a large number of people. As such, class actions tend to fall into certain common categories, or types.  While there is some overlap among the categories, the top ten types are listed below: Disasters or “Mass Torts” Defective Products and Foods Pharmaceuticals Environmental

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Criminal Law, Lawsuits, My Rights, Police

Police in Canada Using Physical Force – Legality and Limits

Police Brutality in Canada : • When Can the Police Legally Use Physical Force? • By What Authority Can the Police Legally Use Force? • What are the Limits on the Amount of Force the Police can Use? • Police Use of Force Must be Reasonable, Necessary, and Proportionate in the Circumstances a. Grounds to Arrest are not Grounds to

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Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & Abuse, Family Law

Restraining Order vs Peace Bond – Application, Conditions, Enforcement

What’s the Difference Between a Restraining Order and a Peace Bond? Restraining Order Definition Peace Bond Definition Conditions and Exceptions in Restraining Orders or Peace Bonds Violation of Restraining Order or Violation of Peace Bond How to obtain a Restraining Order How to obtain a Peace Bond Preparing the Motion or Application for a Restraining Order or Peace Bonds Extending

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Criminal Law, My Rights, Ontario, Police

What are My Rights if the Police Stop Me While I’m Driving in Ontario?

Pulled Over or Stopped By Cops in Ontario: While you’re driving in Ontario, Canada, the police can stop you, or pull you over, in two situations: If they are investigating a traffic law; or If they have reasons to believe you have committed a criminal offence. Traffic Laws the Police Can Stop You For: The police can stop you, or

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Coronavirus, News, Ontario, Wills & Estates, Wills and Estate Planning

How to Make a Valid Will Anywhere in Canada During the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

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

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