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Are Legal Fees Deductible?

Within the context of Family Law, legal fees paid by the Recipient’s spouse of support are deductible.  Specifically, as of October 1st, 2002 the Canada Revenue Agency has stated that the following legal fees are indeed deductible by the Recipient’s … Continue reading

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THE NEW TORT OF INVASION FOR PRIVACY

The Ontario Court of Appeal in 2012 in the case of Jones v Tsige, has created a new cause of action or a basis for suing someone.  The exotic title of this is called intrusion upon seclusion.  The technical components … Continue reading

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A ring, No thing, You can still get dinged

EVEN WITHOUT A MARRIAGE LICENCE YOU CAN STILL BECOME A SPOUSE AND BE SUBJECT TO THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THE FAMILY LAW ACT             In Ontario, marriages are governed by The Marriages Act.  The Marriages Act, sets out the formal … Continue reading

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What is The Common Law and how is that different from other parts of the world

All of Canada, (with the exception of Quebec, which maintains a civil law system) is a common law jurisdiction.  The common law is a legacy of the British empire.  Spread across the world all of those formerly pink coloured former … Continue reading

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Summary Judgment Motions in civil matters

The government and the courts have been striving with limited success to reduce legal fees and to shorten the court process. There has been available for a long time, the ability of a litigant* to bring a motion for summary … Continue reading

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Real Estate Newsletter

Why you need to use a lawyer for Real Estate Purchases and Sales: I often meet with clients to discuss representing them in their purchase and/or the sale of their residences or even commercial properties. Condominiums: Such real estate may … Continue reading

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Wrongful Dismissal

Your termination of employment may be justified if the employee’s behaviour includes verbal threats of violence or physical misdeeds. In June 2010, the Ontario government changed Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. These amendments, which are described as Bill 168, … Continue reading

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Wills and Power of Attorney

The following summary is for information purposes and very important to all Ontario residents, for Simple Wills and Powers of Attorney for Personal Care/Health and for Property are required in Ontario and if you fail to have such documents prepared, … Continue reading

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The Importance of Incorporating Your Business

Often clients come to meet me and discuss business opportunities, methods of business registration and the liabilities which they can incur. From the outset of the meeting, I try to establish: the goals of the client, the reason for starting … Continue reading

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Buying Your First Home

Despite the economic doom and gloom in the rest of the economy, the real estate market in Peel Region is alive and well. Realtors and mortgage professionals report of an upswing in activity. The combination of historically low interest rates … Continue reading

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