Ontario Family Law Rules
Everyone has a family. You might be parents with children, married couples, common-law partners, or children. Any of these situations have a legal aspect. Family law in Ontario dictates what happens under any circumstances, including marriage and divorce. Because of the complexity of relationships, several laws and regulations may apply to any situation. The Ontario […]
UNJUST ENRICHMENTS AND CONSTRUCTIVE TRUSTS
Introduction – Basis for a Constructive Trust claim Family Law property division is not straight forward. Despite equalization rules that govern property division for married couples as are set out in the Family Law Act, there are still valid reasons for a married party to claim an ownership interest in real property in which legal […]
Appointing a Guardian in Ontario
The process of appointing a guardian for your minor children varies by jurisdiction. In Ontario, the Children’s Law Reform Act provides authority for parents to appoint one or more individuals as a guardian for their minor child(ren). The appointed legal guardians will resultingly enjoy the rights and responsibilities of a parent with respect to the […]
Inheritance Rights and Adoption
The best time to prepare a Will is when you are in good health and not experiencing a health crisis. It will give you chance to consider all relevant information pertaining to the division of property and your assets. Each Will shall vary according to the individual’s specific circumstances. It is important to consider the […]
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A GUARDIAN FOR YOUR CHILD
The last thing anyone ever thinks of is “What would happen to my child, if I were to die tomorrow”. Having a child, we are constantly concerned about their health, if they are comfortable, if they are hungry and if they are happy. But what about, who would take care of my child if I […]
Consequences of Dying Without a Will- Intestate
CONSEQUENCES OF DYING WITHOUT A WILL Dying without a will (AKA intestate) is far more common than you may expect. Over one-third of adult Canadians do not have a will. This is because people are naturally reluctant to talk about, or prepare for, their own death. However, if you do not prepare a will, you […]
