Common-Law Relationships: What Happens if you Separate?
There are many different issues that come into play with a common-law separation. The main thing to note is that you do not need to get a “divorce” if you are considered to be in a common-law relationship. Technically, this means you do not need to take legal action against your spouse if you decide […]
Power of Attorney & Living Wills – What You Need to Know
It is important to note that there is a very large difference between a Last Will and Testament and a Living Will (or what we call a Power of Attorney for Personal Care in Ontario). A Last Will and Testament deals with your wishes for the distribution of your estate after you have passed away. […]
Know Your Rights – Buying a Home
Warranty for Newly Built Homes When you buy a newly built home or condo in Ontario, it comes with warranties through the Tarion Warranty Corporation. There are certain warranties that you are entitled to by law. Newly built homes have either 1-year, 2-year and 7-year warranties. They cover elements such as: bad workmanship water penetration […]
Parenting Time Reduced for Essential Workers
For all divorced families it should be your responsibility and priority to make sure your children are being cared for in the best way possible. This may include limiting and/or changing your share timeframe with your spouse if they are an essential worker. Recently there have been pressing issues with respect to care, visitation and […]
Unified Family Court and COVID-19 Agreements
Why failing to take COVID-19 precautions seriously can lead to possible expulsion from the family household. We know we should be integrating social distancing, face masks and gloves into our day to day activity, but what happens if a family member decides to do otherwise. Recently a divorced family living together for the protection of […]