Thinking to start a business may be a good idea but its operation requires a great deal of contemplation. This means if you are a business owner, you might come across a business dispute over your business’s lifespan. It is pertinent to note that a business dispute is not a consumer dispute. Therefore, it may...Read More
Estate planning is the key to protecting your assets for the benefit of your descendants. It also gives a detailed inventory of what you own and do not own. An estate plan also permits you to appoint fiduciaries to carry out your estate plan if you are incapable of doing so. This representative could serve...Read More
Being charged with a crime is a horrible experience. A criminal charge not only encompasses numerous court appearances but the worst part is the criminal record that is created after the completion of the trial. If you have been acquitted, that means you have no criminal record. Once you have been charged with a crime,...Read More
Oftentimes, courts play a significant role in setting out parenting schedules considering the best interests of the child. These parenting arrangements are meant to be followed by the parents. If the parent fails to enable contact of the child with the other parent, then the former may face legal consequences. This implies that a parent...Read More
One of the foremost questions that pop up in mind when considering separation is the division of property and the length and amount of spousal support that can be agreed upon or claimed in the courts. Generally, there is no policy objective in placing a time limit on the duration of spousal support. That is...Read More
With the modernization of arbitration mechanisms given its less formal and consensual nature, the Canadian courts have become supportive and familiar with the practicability of foreign arbitral awards in international arbitrations. Oftentimes, the parties opt to include arbitration agreements as a part of their commercial relationships, or some may like to go for arbitration in...Read More
Sometimes, your will is viewed as your final words to your loved ones. If you do not want your estate to go unattended, then it’s always recommended to prepare a will while you are alive. Wills provide you an opportunity to make an informed decision regarding your assets and property division when you pass away....Read More
Sometimes, your will is viewed as your final words to your loved ones. You might choose to prepare specific gifts for the people you value the most or who have supported you throughout your life. However, just as in life, you must ensure that you can afford or are able to make these presents after...Read More
With the settlement of rising figures of different communities in Canada, a considerable amount of uncertainty is to be found regarding the validity of the status of polygamous marriages. It would not be out of place to say that the differing impressions on the validity of polygamous marriages take shape due to increased connections between...Read More
Per Section 347 of the Criminal Code of Canada, a person who makes any agreement or arrangement to receive interest at a criminal rate or receives interest at a rate of more than 60% is said to have committed a criminal offence. Any individual convicted by indictment under 347 of the Code may face imprisonment...Read More
