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When Do We Move a Contempt Action in a Family Law Matter? – Part 1

How to write an Affidavit

Can my children get a lawyer?

Your rights as an accused to a trial within a reasonable time

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Are mothers more likely to be awarded custody than fathers? A question from locals in Port Elgin.

The Police Wrongfully Obtained Evidence to Charge Me – What Now?

Shankar Law Office

Apr 25, 2019
2 min

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 them. The simple answer would explain that there are specific rules the Police must follow when acquiring evidence. Any evidence acquired contrary to these rules may be described as wrongfully acquired evidence. So, what exactly is “wrongfully acquired evidence”? Wrongfully acquired evidence is any evidence, whether physical or verbal, that wa

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Dying Without A Will

Shankar Law Office

Apr 11, 2019
4 min

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 is often believed that all your personal possessions and property fall to the government, which is not the case. There are laws which govern what happens to property when a person dies without a Will. WHO CAN ADMINISTER YOUR ESTATE In a majority of cases the party best qualified to administer the estate will be a spouse, adult child or clos

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Custody – What are my options?

Shankar Law Office

Jan 17, 2019
3 min

Custody – What are my options?

After separating, one of the most commonly asked questions is “What about the children?”. Custody is broken down into two main components – 1. Where will the child live; and 2. Who will be responsible for making decisions regarding the child. Contrary to popular belief, there are actually five different types of custody. There is sole custody, joint custody, shared custody, parallel parenting, or nesting orders. In some cases in the past, the Judge has refused to make an orde

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