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Do Grandparents have a right to access?

Do Grandparents have a right to access? As the ultimate goal of access is the continuation of a relationship which is of significance and support to the child, access must be crafted to preserve and promote that which is healthy and helpful in that relationship so that it may survive to achieve its purpose. Madam […]

Joint Bank Accounts

Joint Bank Accounts As a parent grows older, particularly if they are in poor health, a bank account may be opened by the parent with an adult child. The purpose is generally for convenience so that the child can look after the parent’s bills and banking. Before such an account is opened it is important […]

Your responsibilities under the new Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

Your responsibilities under the new Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act Effective January 1, 2004, Part I of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act comes into force for all organizations conducting a commercial activity in Canada. However, the federal government may exempt organizations and activities in provinces that have adopted substantially similar […]

The Step-Parent’s Obligation for Child Support

The Step-Parent’s Obligation for Child SupportIt is not in the best interests of children that step-parents or natural parents be permitted to abandon their children, and it is their best interests that should govern. — Kerans J.A., Theriault v. Theriault Over the past 20 years, there has been a proliferation of single parent families, common […]

High Income Earners & Child Support

High Income Earners & Child Support In 1997, the federal government introduced a whole new way of determining child support. In an attempt to make things fairer for all involved, discretion and subjectivity were essentially removed from the equation. The amount of support would now to be based on the Federal Child Support Guidelines. Under […]

Automobile Insurance — Coverage for Injured Parties

Automobile Insurance — Coverage for Injured Parties Auto insurance is a hot topic these days as premiums continue to escalate. And if you live and drive in Ontario the law requires you to have auto insurance. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, auto insurance covers not only damage to your vehicle, but […]

Landlord and Tenant Law 101

Landlord and Tenant Law 101 Many of our clients are either landlords or tenants and therefore we thought it would be helpful to put together an overview of the key aspects of the law respecting this relationship. Regulation The Tenant Protection Act sets out the rules that regulate the relationship of residential landlords and tenants. […]

Do-It-Yourself Wills: What is the real cost?!

Do-It-Yourself Wills: What is the real cost?! You wouldn’t use a “How To” kit to put a cast on your broken arm, but surprisingly, thousands of Canadians use $30.00 kits to prepare what may be the most important legal document they will sign in their lifetimes. In spite of what the sellers of will kits […]

Quickie Divorce – Not!

Quickie Divorce – Not! People who are separated often delay getting divorced. Sometimes, however, an impending event (usually an intended remarriage) will create a sense of urgency. There is, however, no such thing as an instant divorce. Asking a lawyer to obtain a quick divorce is expensive, uncertain and to some degree beyond a lawyer’s […]