Legalization of abortion in Canada has been a contentious matter for roughly over a hundred years. This article aims to capture the brief history of anti-abortion laws in Canada and how the abortion access options have attempted to mitigate the ripple effects of the long-standing orthodox abortion norms. Legal Status Of Abortion Abortion was formally...Read More
Trust is a legal arrangement where the trustor/grantor gives away his/her assets to a trustee who takes care of the trustor’s assets for the use of the beneficiaries. Unlike wills, trusts can become operative during the lifetime of a grantor. A trust that becomes effective while the grantor is alive, is known as an inter-vivos...Read More
Canada allows its permanent residents to bring their adopted child to Canada and also grants them Canadian citizenship. However, there are conditions that must be met by a person in order to immigrate their adopted child to Canada. It includes: Age requirement: The person sponsoring an adopted child must have attained the age of 18...Read More
Visa refusals can be a disheartening experience. Understanding reasons for refusal can help in turning this setback into a successful outcome. If your visa application is refused, then this blog is for you! This blog will guide you how to overcome the daunting experience of a visa refusal. What Is A Refusal? Refusal of visa...Read More
The very first step in protecting your brand is the registration of a trademark. Trademark protects your brand from being exploited by any third party and grants you an exclusive right to the use of your brand. Trademark is an asset which adds authenticity in the eyes of consumers. It not just highlights your good...Read More
Child support is a concept that is hard to grasp for a lot of couples going through separation and divorce. Child support is a legal duty arising from the marriage. With time, divorced parents often remarry which gives rise to step-parenting relationships. Such a stepparent relationship further weaves into a fabric of a blended family....Read More
A very common misperception with regard to separation and divorce is that marriage only ends when the partners start living separately and apart. But is that really so? Does moving out of your partner’s house the only criteria for being considered separate? This blog post will enlighten on the question whether couples are considered separated...Read More
A peace bond is not a criminal charge, but it is issued by the criminal court and breaching a peace bond will lead to criminal charges. What Is A Peace Bond? A “restraining order” is the rough equivalent of a peace bond. Peace bonds are a court order, not a criminal conviction. The purpose of...Read More
Dealing with children after divorce or separation is one of most common issues that separating couples face. This issue gets more complex when either of the spouse is moving or relocating to a different place. Typically, child’s relocation messes up with scheduled parenting plan which means that the it becomes difficult for the other parent...Read More
Careless driving is a traffic offence defined under section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act Ontario. Careless driving is a blanket charge as it encompasses a wide range of actions including but not limited to: distracted driving, over speeding on the roads, tailgating, accidents, and ignorance of traffic rules. A person is charged for the...Read More