I am a healthy person in my 20s, with a good job and good health. I have no dependents. I do not und
If a person becomes mentally incapable of making his/her personal care decisions, someone else must make the decision for him/her. This...
I found out a few months ago that the reason that my spouse and I have been able to live a good life
Anyone who has in his/her possession any property or thing or any proceeds of any property or thing knowing that all or part of the...
If I reach an agreement rather than going to court to obtain child or spousal support, does this mea
The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) helps families in Ontario to get the support they are entitled to by enforcing court-ordered...
If my separating spouse and I agree to go to a mediator, does this mean that we will not go to court
Mediation is a process where two parties voluntarily agree to resolve their disputes with the assistance of a mediator. Either party can...
When people separate, should one of the separating parties immediately change the beneficiary of an
The answer is “No”. If one party is paying child support for the children, he/she might want to consider keeping the insurance policy in...
If a person dies without a Will, who makes the funeral arrangements, if the deceased and the spouse
When a person dies with a Will, the Estate Trustee of the deceased’s estate makes the funeral arrangements. However, when a person dies...
What are the different ways by which a corporation can cease to exist in Ontario?
A corporation will cease to exist if it is voluntarily dissolved, if it is wound up, or if its certificate of incorporation is cancelled...
What does the term “franchise” mean in Business Law?
A franchise is an arrangement established by contract whereby one person, the franchisor, grants a right to another person, the...
What are the Privacy Law obligations that organizations in Ontario are required to comply with?
Organizations that deal with personal information in the course of their commercial activities must consider the application of the...
My spouse is paying child support. What can I do to ensure that the support will continue to be paid
Section 34.4 of the Family Law Act says that if there is a court order about the support, this is binding on the estate, unless the court...