Appointing a Substitute Decision Maker
Appointing a Substitute Decision Maker What if you are involved in a serious accident that leaves you in a coma? Or you are incapacitated because of a stroke? Who will make decisions about your health and your personal care? Since the court battle involving the late Terri Schiavo, earlier this year, these questions have been […]
The New Consumer Protection Act
The New Consumer Protection Act Establishing a clear set of marketplace rules with the strength to protect consumers and the flexibility to encourage business growth will help Ontario businesses to flourish.Jim Watson, Minister of Consumer and Business Services July 30, 2005 will mark a new era in consumer protection in Ontario. On July 30, 2005 […]
Title Fraud, The Sequel
Title Fraud, The Sequel In the fall 2004 edition of Legal Issues we told you about a scheme that has begun to pop up in Ontario, and in particular in the Greater Toronto Area – title fraud. Title fraud essentially involves the theft of the title to a home. Following is one couple’s experience with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]