Book a consultation with us “Orders are not suggestions” is a common sentiment in family court. In light of the time, money, and effort that is involved in securing a final court order, it is no wonder that someone would become frustrated by the other party’s refusal to comply with its terms. A common question […]
WHITBY DIVORCE LAWYERS If you are at a point where you are searching for “divorce lawyers,” then you need professional consultation and representation to help you through this difficult time. Choosing to divorce or separate from a spouse can be an upsetting and exhausting experience as you untangle the emotional, financial and strategic factors in […]
By David Heppenstall and Abby Leung Bowen v. JC Clark Ltd., 2022 ONCA 614 (CanLII) If an employee is terminated without cause, are they entitled to discretionary bonuses? In Bowen v JC Clark Ltd,[1] two portfolio managers at JC Clark were terminated on a without-cause basis and were each given two weeks’ salary plus $577 […]
MIDLAND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LAWYER Michael Reed is an experienced residential real estate lawyer in Midland. He is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law school where he also obtained his Masters of Laws. Michael joined DSF’s real estate group in 2016 after 44 years of practicing as Michael Reed Law. An extensive portion of his […]
Montaque v. Handa Travel Student Trip Ltd., 2020 ONSC 3821 In 2017, several college-age students thought they were signing up for a “job of a lifetime” as trip leaders with S-Trip to travel and assist with executing activities, excursions and parties.[1] While the students were told to expect 14-hour workdays, evening shifts, and long hours, […]
Canada is a dream destination for a great many across the world, whether to visit, study, work or relocate permanently. Our country’s immigration regime is rich with a multitude of programs and resources available to foreign nationals who wish to come to Canada for any of these reasons. While navigating the laws and procedures surrounding […]
Family law encompasses a wide range of issues that couples, children and whole families can experience. While we would all prefer to keep family issues out of the courts, many times it is unavoidable and the only way to ensure a civil end to disputes over money, custody, divorce and other matters. If you find […]
Midland In 2022, DSF merged with the practice of Prost & Lediard in Midland, Ontario. Prost & Lediard has been a strong presence in Midland, Ontario for the past 4 decades, providing excellent legal services within the greater Georgian Bay area from its location at Box 96, 323 Midland Avenue. With the support of DSF’s infrastructure […]
A Will serves the function of expressing the testator’s last wishes. However, for public policy considerations, not all requests should be granted. While putting conditions on how the beneficiary uses or receives the gift is permissible, there are requirements testators must follow if the gift is to be legally acknowledged. Condition Precedents A condition precedent […]
Litigation in Ontario can often take several years to reach a resolution, depending on the specific circumstances of each case. In this video, Toronto personal injury lawyer Charlie Fuhr explains the typical stages a personal injury lawsuit may follow, beginning with the issuing of a statement of claim. While some matters have the potential for […]