If you have an existing Agreement or Family Court Order that requires your former partner to pay ongoing monthly child (or spousal) support, it may be important to know what your options are if they stop making these payments. In situations where there is an existing domestic contract, such as a Separation Agreement or Parenting […]
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY EX STOPS PAYING CHILD SUPPORT? Read More »
The two most common ways for two or more parties to hold title (take ownership) of a property is by joint tenancy or tenancy in common. In a joint tenancy, the co-owners hold the property as a whole, with each person holding their own equal interest. The main benefit of joint tenancy is the right
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A survivorship application is a legal process that helps individuals navigate property rights after a loved one has passed away. This application can only be completed within Ontario where property is held by two or more individuals, typically spouses, as “joint tenants” when one of them passes away. The surviving joint tenant(s) must initiate a
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Septic systems are a big deal when buying a home, especially in rural areas without city sewage. Knowing how they work, what upkeep they need, and potential problems can make a difference in your decision. What’s a Septic System? A septic system is setup to treat household sewage on-site. A septic tank collects waste, separates
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There are four ways to adopt a child in Ontario – public, private, international and relative or step-child adoption. This blog will discuss the differences between them. Public adoption is the adoption of a child or youth who is currently in permanent care (called extended care) of a Children’s Aid Society. Generally, these children are
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Most homeowners regularly review their home insurance policies and coverage to ensure they have adequate insurance in place in the event something were to happen to their home, such as fire or accidental damage. But what if something happens that impacts the title of your property? Will your home insurance policy protect you? The answer
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A Notice of Security Interest (“NOSI”) is a lien against personal property or equipment that is secured against the title to your home to secure outstanding payments. Often homeowners will consider purchasing equipment for their home from a company under contract with a payment plan, such as: water filtration and/or purification systems heating, ventilating, and
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*Trigger Warning* Power of Attorney for Personal Care A Power of Attorney for Personal Care is a legal document that appoints an ‘Attorney’ and gives that Attorney the power to make decisions on your behalf related to your personal care, including your health, medical treatment, housing, meals, hygiene, etc. Your Power of Attorney for Personal
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Regardless of being married, common-law or even having never been in a relationship with the other parent, moving with children can be a complex subject for parents. Recent changes to the Divorce Act and the Children’s Law Reform Act have modified how the Court will determine if a relocation will be permitted or not. The
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The Ontario real estate market has been a hot topic for the last few years, and we’ve seen some unprecedented times with house prices hitting record levels. With that being said, recent data shows that the real estate market has slowed down after the Bank of Canada’s last interest rate increase. If interest rates continue
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