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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


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


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


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


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


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 27, 20192 min read


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


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


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


Bill C-46 – What Does it Entail?
Bill C-46 – What Does it Entail? Federal statistics show that approximately four Canadians die each day as a result of impaired driving....
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Jan 23, 20193 min read


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...
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Jan 17, 20194 min read


Wills & Estates – How Do I Make a Fool-Proof Estate Plan?
People often assume that a Will covers everything. That is not the case. Several documents are required to create a fool-proof estate...
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Jan 9, 20193 min read


The Police Want to Question Me - What are my rights?
So, you’ve got the call. The Police want to question you. Now what? Police questioning can occur in a formal interview at a police...
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Dec 18, 20183 min read
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