Many parents send their children to Ontario Private (or Independent) Schools because they want to make sure their child gets a “superior education.” There are many private schools that offer excellent education or have programs that are particularly suited to certain students. However, that is not guaranteed. When it comes to private education, especially for […]
As we are well aware, Toronto’s housing market has been a hot topic for some time now, with the rising prices and record sales. Unfortunately, for those who can’t afford to purchase a home for whatever reason, it leaves them renting within the city, or forces them to move to the suburbs with the hope […]
A new Constitutional challenge is currently unfolding at the Brampton courthouse. Robyn Coates is challenging the validity of Ontario’s Family Law Act on behalf of her 22-year-old son, Joshua Coates. Joshua has DiGeorge syndrome and suffers severe cognitive impairment. Robyn is arguing the law is discriminatory as it arbitrarily harms disabled children of non-married parents. […]
Legal aid is a central component of the Canadian justice system, and of justice systems elsewhere in the world. Legal aid helps those individuals who are otherwise unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system. No matter the legal issue – be it a landlord/tenant dispute, or a child custody dispute – […]
Toronto’s real estate market is currently facing unprecedented growth. Hefty real estate commissions and a lagging economy in other job areas have attracted many people to the career of a real estate agent. While the majority of agents complete a transaction in the client’s best interest, it is clear that there are not enough legal […]
It’s not often that political party leaders will keep the promises they have made to the public. However, in the case of mandatory minimum sentences, Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal party seem to have kept their promise for reform. Although some legal experts argue that the delivery of the promise is long overdue, it’s […]
It comes as no surprise that the crazy state of Toronto’s housing market, with the increased value of homes and condos sitting at 30% or so from this time last year, is causing many first time home buyers and young homeowners to have buyer’s remorse. The Huffington Post recently published an article that featured a survey conducted by […]
As noted in an earlier blog post, we discussed the joint CBC / Toronto Star investigation and subsequent release of the Panama Papers. In a subsequent Toronto Star article, the CRA states its intention to act more aggressively in pursuing those who commit tax fraud and tax evasion. Notable in its new aggressive stance, the […]
The Toronto real estate market has been a hot topic in the city for over a year now. Soaring house prices and limited supply has made it difficult for potential buyers to purchase a home within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Without a significant amount of money on reserve to look to for negotiations, you […]
DSF’s family lawyer was recently asked the following question: If someone gets divorced in Tennessee, is the divorce legal in Ontario if they haven’t registered their divorce in Canada? I am planning on getting married again in Ontario. In the 21st century, it is important that the law keeps pace with the realities of an […]