Choosing an Executor
Choosing an Executor When writing a will, one of the most important considerations is deciding on the person who is going to carry out your final wishes following your death. Contrary to what some think, this challenging and time-consuming job can be more of a burden than an honour. Therefore, it is important that you […]
Financial Disclosure: Part II
Financial Disclosure: Part II In the last edition of Legal Issues, we introduced you to the topic of financial disclosure in the context of family law matters. We explained the importance of financial disclosure when negotiating marriage contracts, cohabitation contracts, separation agreements and child and spousal support. The following article reviews a recent court case1 […]
Changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act
Changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act In the 2001 Spring edition of Legal Issues we introduced you to the updated version of Ontario’s Employment Standards Act. Recently, the government made several important changes to this legislation. Effective February 1, 2005, Ontario’s minimum wage was increased from $7.15 an hour to $7.45 an hour. This increase […]
Keeping Your Identity Your Own
Keeping Your Identity Your Own Identity theft has been an ongoing issue for a number of years south of the border. And in recent years the problem has crept into the Canadian landscape. In this article we provide you with information about what identity theft is, how it occurs, what to do if you are […]
Legal Updates
Legal Updates Over the last few years we have provided our clients with information about a wide variety of legal topics.1 Since the law is ever changing we thought it would be helpful to update you on some of those topics Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Winter 2004) The sections of this Act […]
The New Spousal Support Guidelines
The New Spousal Support Guidelines On January 26, 2005, the Federal Department of Justice released its draft advisory spousal support guidelines. The purpose of the guidelines is to provide some consistency to one of the most vexing and unpredictable areas of the law. HistorySpousal support is traditionally the most difficult — and often the last […]
Mobility Rights of a Custodial Parent
Mobility Rights of a Custodial Parent A major issue that many separated parents face is the desire of the custodial parent to move away with the children. Unless the parents are able to come up with a satisfactory compromise, the issue is likely to be resolved by the court. Issues involving children are decided by […]
No Power of Attorney for Property Now Mean Expense and Delay Later
No Power of Attorney for Property Now Mean Expense and Delay Later No one likes to think about the possibility that some day they may not be able to manage their own property. Unfortunately, life has a way of throwing you a curve ball when you least expect it. So it only makes sense to […]
Jane Martin: The newest member of the BSLSC team
Jane Martin: The newest member of the BSLSC team Jane obtained her undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Toronto in 1993, and her law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2003. She then clerked at the Superior Court of Justice. She joined BSLSC after being called to the bar in 2004. Prior […]
What should you include in a cohabitation agreement?
What should you include in a cohabitation agreement? While entering into a cohabitation agreement may not seem very romantic, it is practical and it could save a lot of money and grief should a separation occur. A cohabitation agreement is a contract and as such should include certain basic elements, and consideration should be given […]