Toronto bankruptcy and insolvency lawyer Andrew Johnstone explains the key differences between secured and unsecured debt in Ontario and why those differences matter when it comes to repayment and recovery.

Ontario bankruptcy and insolvency lawyer Andrew Johnstone explains how personal guarantees function in Ontario and why they play a significant role in commercial lending.

Fraudulent conveyance occurs when someone transfers property or assets to another person to avoid paying debts.

Home sales slowed down through August so much that there was a 34.8 per cent drop in sales compared to last year.

According to the Toronto Star, the Divisional Court ruled last Tuesday that the Horse Breeders may proceed to question the former premier and his staff about terminating of the revenue-sharing partnership...

Further to our earlier article regarding the Federal Government's proposals to amend the Income Tax Act, on October 19, 2017, the Department of Finance announced ...

Could Ontario homebuyers save up to $130,000 through a proposed expansion of the HST rebate program? Jonathan Dippolito of Woitzik Polsinelli LLP discusses a significant proposed change that could affect purchasers of new...

In the City of Toronto consent applications are required for a variety of reasons, however, one of the most common ones is to divide land into multiple lots.

International students in Canada often rely on the coveted post-graduate work permit (PGWP) to secure jobs after graduation...

Family lawyer, John Schuman, discusses what impact does the Corona Virus have on child support, spousals support or alimony? he pandemic has brought dramatic changes to support...

The Ontario Liberal government has just concluded its comprehensive review of the Ontario Employment Standards Act and Ontario Labour Relations Act, the two pieces of legislation that set out minimum standards in the workplace

There is no question that child abuse and neglect are terrible and can have long-lasting impacts as well as ruin the entire lives of child victims.

The housing market, with its rapidly rising real estate prices, has been a topic of conversation across Canada.

In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains how easy and quick (or not) it will be to get an Ontario Divorce. He explains what is required to qualify for a divorce in Ontario.

Does your partner automatically get half of everything if you break up in Ontario? The answer depends on whether you were married or living together without marrying.

Ontario wills and estates lawyer Ishita Chopra explains probate in Ontario and how it affects the administration of an estate. While probate is not always required, once one asset must be probated...

Ontario wills and estates lawyer Ishita Chopra explains why a will and a power of attorney are both necessary parts of an Ontario estate plan and why each serves a distinct purpose. Ishita also clarifies that even a spouse...

As per Rule 24.1 of Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure, certain court proceedings in Ontario are subject to mandatory mediation.

Learn how entitlement to compensation works when an employee is dismissed for cause in Ontario. Ontario employment lawyer Leslie Haddock clarifies that entitlement varies based on the conduct at issue.

Learn how child support is calculated in Ontario and the key factors that determine what parents are required to pay. Barrie family law lawyer Leslie Haddock explains how the provincial...