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Legal FAQ

The following documents, written by our own lawyers, give you information about a variety of legal issues and situations.

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CONSUMER LAW

Protect Your Credit Rating

Debt Problems? A Credit Counsellor Might Help

Ontario's Consumer Protection Act

Offers to Settle and Costs

But for The Plan
(Bankruptcy and Life Insurance Proceeds)


But for The Plan
(Line of Credit Life Insurance - Unilateral Policy Changes)


But for The Plan
(Life Insurance Claim)


But for The Plan
(A Bad Roofing Job)


But for The Plan
(Timeshare Contract)


But for The Plan
(Lost Luggage)


But for The Plan
(Canada Pension Disability Claim)


But for The Plan
(USA Consumer Problem)


FAMILY LAW

Child Support Guidelines

Collaborative Family Law

Separating From Your Spouse: Matters to Consider

But for The Plan
(The Single Dad and the College Student)


But for The Plan
(Child Support for Dad)


But for The Plan
(Child Support for Older Children)


But for The Plan
(Matrimonial Swimming Pool)


But for The Plan
(Grandparent Access Rights)


REAL ESTATE

But for the Plan (Water in the Basement)


But for the Plan (City Expropriation - Street Widening)

But for the Plan (The Addition Over the Septic Tank)

But for the Plan (The Retiree and the Business Next Door)

Two Types of Co-Ownership in Real Estate

Protect Yourself From the Builder’s Big Bite

Mortgage in Default? Don't Hand Over Your Keys to the Bank

WILLS & ESTATES

Beware of the "Do-It-Yourself" Will


A Practical Guide for Planning Your Will


Instructions to Wills Clients


Instructions to Estate Trustees

IMMIGRATION

But for The Plan
(Performance Bond)


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