A will is a legal document that states how you want your estate distributed after death. You are not legally required to prepare a will. However, if you do not have a will, provincial legislation will determine how your estate is divided. 1. Estate representative An estate representative follows the instructions you left in your...Read More
Family law governs the legal obligations and responsibilities of spouses, parents, and children. Whether you are married or in a conjugal relationship, family law dictates certain rights and responsibilities you have towards your spouse while you are together and if the relationship ends. If you have dependents, you also have legal obligations and duties towards...Read More
What makes the criminal justice system complex is its shared jurisdiction between federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal agencies. Criminal law falls under public law. It is not principally focused on the harm or wrong done to an individual. A criminal offence is mainly a wrong against society, and it is the Crown rather than the...Read More
Civil litigation describes the court process used to resolve conflicts and disputes involving private rights and obligations. The general goal of civil litigation is to compensate parties for the harm or damages suffered or restore parties to their original positions prior to the harm suffered. Civil matters can take many forms, including disputes over contracts,...Read More
