Civil Litigation
Cohabitation Agreements
I am in a serious, committed relationship and have been living with my partner for 5 years now. I am uncertain if we will ever marry because neither one of us really believe it’s something that we want. Friends of ours were asking us if we had ever thought about a cohabitation agreement given our…
Read MoreMy Mother was recently diagnosed with dementia, what should we do with regards to her will and powers of attorney?
My elderly mother was diagnosed with dementia a few months ago. She is rapidly deteriorating. She does not have signed Powers of Attorney documents. I have three other siblings. We need to sell her house and get access to her finances to pay her bills. What do we have to do? Attorney under Power of…
Read MoreHappy Haloween!
This week RYAN asks: “I was in the pumpkin patch choosing a pumpkin for Halloween. A zombie came up from behind and startled me. I hit it with my shovel and it broke in two. Can I get in trouble for this?” Well thank you for your question Ryan. There is always some tough legal…
Read MorePersonal Injury: What steps can you take to protect yourself?
What should I do if I am injured and someone else is responsible? As a litigation lawyer, I am often retained weeks, months or even years after a client has suffered an injury as a result of another’s negligence. Ideally, if you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should contact a…
Read MoreDo you need a Lawyer to review your commercial lease?
I run a small business and I am currently in the process of looking for commercial space. Do I need a lawyer to review the lease? A commercial lease is a complex legal document. In addition to the usual but important commercial provisions such as the term of the lease and monthly rentals, there are…
Read MoreCommon Law Relationships 101
Question: I have been living with my boyfriend for 18 months and we have no plans to get married. At what point are we considered “common law” and what does that mean? What constitutes “common law” as most people use the term is highly dependent on circumstances. In terms of the ownership of assets, a…
Read MoreSpousal Support Obligations
Q: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. For the past 5 years my husband has been at home taking care of our 7 year old son while I advanced my career. Upon our separation, what obligations might I have in the way of spousal support? Whether or not a person may be…
Read MoreShould I waive my right to a home inspection?
We placed an offer on a house, which was accepted by the sellers. The agreement is conditional upon a satisfactory home inspection. The house was built only a few years ago and we are considering waiving our right to a home inspection. If we do, what rights do we have if we discover some deficiencies…
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Accidents & Limitation Periods:
I was injured in a car accident which was not my fault more than 3 years ago. I have just learned that as a result of my injuries I will need surgery and may never be able to work again. Before learning this from my doctor I had believed my injuries were not that serious…
Read MoreThe Importance of Annual Minutes
I have a corporation the shares of which are held only by me and members of my immediate family. Do I really need to have annual minutes? If your corporation is audited by the CRA and matters, such as the declaration of dividends, have not been formally documented by a written resolution of the directors…
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