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How to write an Affidavit
I am sometimes asked in Court about the quality of an affidavit that a client / affiant swears to. The affidavit is a sworn statement ...
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Sep 4, 20193 min read
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Can my children get a lawyer?
The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (sometimes referred to as an “OCL”) may be asked to become involved in any custody or access disputes pu
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Aug 15, 20193 min read
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5 Tips for Finding a Good Lawyer In 2019
Perhaps you're wondering on how to get a good lawyer! Finding a dependable lawyer is imperative to ensure your legal case success
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Aug 5, 20193 min read
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Your rights as an accused to a trial within a reasonable time
According to Section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms “Any person charged with an offence has the right…to be tried with
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Jul 11, 20193 min read
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URGENT MOTIONS BEFORE CASE CONFERENCE:
Recently, in the case of L.A.S. v. G.F., 2019 ONCJ, 308, the Honorable Justice Zisman had the opportunity to go into this issue in detail.
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Jul 3, 20197 min read
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Deemed apprehension by the Children’s Aid Society; What can be done about it:
The CAS has the power to apprehend in a straightforward manner. But they often choose not to apprehend directly.
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Jun 27, 20193 min read
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Are mothers more likely to be awarded custody than fathers? A question from locals in Port Elgin.
As a Family Law lawyer, I often hear people comment that mothers are almost always granted custody of the children over the father...
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May 23, 20193 min read
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The Police Wrongfully Obtained Evidence to Charge Me – What Now?
As a criminal lawyer, I often have locals in the Port Elgin, Kincardine and Owen Sound areas question the legality of evidence against...
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Apr 25, 20192 min read
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Dying Without A Will
There are many misconceptions floating around about what happens when someone dies without a will, also referred to dying “intestate”. It...
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Apr 11, 20194 min read
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Are Common Law couples the Same as Married Couples? Questions from Locals in Kincardine & Owen Sound
It is often believed that a couple who has lived together for a long period of time without ever getting married, also referred to as...
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Mar 28, 20192 min read
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REAL ESTATE LEGAL SERVICES: Agreement of Purchase and Sale in Kincardine
With the warmer weather comes the real estate season and it is essential that individuals understand how to protect themselves in one of...
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Feb 28, 20193 min read
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Civil Law – How Does it Work?
Civil litigation is a lawsuit based on non-criminal statutes. Civil lawsuits are handled by the courts and typically involve individuals,...
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Feb 7, 20193 min read
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Children’s Aid Society - How it Works
According to provincial statistics, the various children’s aid societies across Ontario provided their services to 43,000 families last...
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Jan 30, 20192 min read
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