Ten Things You May Not Have Known…but may need to rectify when you make a Will
By: Christine Manners, Partner Do you have a will? Are you thinking about creating a will? Below are ten common items we see regularly which are often overlooked in …
Road Access
Protecting your path – What every cottager should know. Picture this: long weekends, summer holidays, an escape from the city; themes that all share one common element, a cottage owner …
Don’t forget about Land Transfer Tax
The process of purchasing real estate can be an expensive endeavor. Whether you are buying your first home, your dream home, or an investment property, the costs associated are at …
So you want to buy a condo…
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or looking to downsize, ownership in a condominium is an attractive option for many Ontarians. It involves communal living and decision-making and shared …
Avoiding the Merger of Properties Upon Death of a Joint Tenant
The Ontario government recently made a series of changes to the Planning Act that may have a positive effect for those who own adjoining properties. One change in particular has …
The Distinct Nature of Waterfront Property Rights and Boundaries
For many, the dynamic nature of Georgian Bay is not immediately obvious. It undergoes an almost cyclical pattern where, over a decade or so, the water levels gradually rise and …
A Brief Introduction to Title Insurance
For most people, the purchase of property will be one of the biggest investments they make during their lifetime. And, like all investments, the purchase of property is not without …
Child Support Article
Overview In Ontario, a parent can seek a court order for the other parent to pay child support. The Federal Child Support Guidelines and the provincial Child Support Guidelines outline …
Navigating Equalization: Addressing Short Marriages and Long Cohabitation
Under section 5(1) of the Family Law Act, it states that when a divorce is granted, a marriage is declared null or when the spouses are separated and there is …
Interim Sole-Decision Making and the Best Interest of the Child
By: Josh Young In family law, the courts frequently face the challenge of determining whether to grant sole decision-making authority (formerly known as custody) of the child(ren) to one parent …