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Navigating the world of guardianship and mental capacity can be overwhelming, but don’t worry! We’re here to break it down for you in simple terms. Whether you’re looking out for a loved one or just curious about the process, this guide will help you understand the basics. What Is Mental [...]

Cynthia Squire, Family Lawyer In the realm of family law in Ontario, navigating the complexities of your separation can be emotionally challenging. However, with a well-crafted separation agreement that addresses your specific circumstances, separating couples have the opportunity to define [...]

Nathan Clarke, Associate Lawyer In the commercial context, a contractual interest rate on overdue payments offers encouragement to those in arrears to settle their bills promptly. If the matter goes into litigation, over the course of years, accumulated interest can amount to a substantial sum. [...]

Amy J. Cornew-Fingas, Associate Lawyer Thinking about, let alone talking about one’s death is never an enjoyable or easy subject which is why it is understandable why people put it off for as long as possible. However, death is inevitable (unless there are huge scientific developments in [...]

Melissa Lukings, Associate In today’s digital age, the protection of personal information is of paramount importance. As a business owner is Ontario, you must be aware of your responsibilities under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The PIPEDA is a [...]

Melissa Lukings, Associate When it comes to the division of assets during a separation or divorce in Ontario, the emotional rollercoaster can be overwhelming. Amid the discussions about property, finances, and child custody, one issue that often causes heartbreak and confusion is the division [...]

Michelle Bérubé, Associate Hello, fellow millennials! Gen Z, you should probably listen in too. Let’s have an important discussion about estate planning and young adults. You may have heard of estate planning, and think of it as something that is only for people with large amounts of property, [...]

Melissa Lukings, Associate As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, it is crucial for us, as members of the legal community in Ontario (and in Canada as a whole), to reflect upon our roles in the journey towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. This day is a solemn [...]

Shreshtha Garg, Family Law Associate It is that time of year again, where we see school buses on the road, children from the neighbourhood with their backpacks or even waiting to be dropped to school. It’s the back-to-school season! For both parents and children, this time of year can be [...]

Cynthia Squire, Family Lawyer Being contacted by the Children’s Aid Society (or “the CAS”) can be extremely upsetting and may leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. If a worker from the Children’s Aid Society shows up at your home, the most important thing to do is to remain [...]