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Family
Ontario
My financial planner suggested to me that divorces are a better investment than weddings. “What are you talking about?” I asked curiously. She retorted “Well, as I see it, clients probably spend the same or more money on their.....
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Accident & Injuries
Canada
The birth of a child is one of the most amazing and special times in any family's life. Unfortunately, many of these helpless babies suffer irreversible birth injury due to medical negligence or malpractice.. No family should hav.....
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Accident & Injuries
Canada
A motor vehicle accident is a serious matter, particularly when it involves a commercial truck. If you or a family member was involved in a truck accident, regardless of whether or not you were injured, you may be wondering what you shoul.....
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Employment / Labour
British Columbia
The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently rendered a decision regarding the test for loss of earning capacity which has resulted in practitioners arguing that the test has been expanded. The argument is that rather than simply requiring proof of .....
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Accident & Injuries
Ontario
A personal injury due to any type of accident can have long-lasting effects on the quality of your life. Even seemingly minor injuries may c.....
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Family
British Columbia
A cohabitation agreement can be made at any time during a relationship, not just at the beginning. People often think of entering these types of agreements when they acquire their first home or inherit property or other assets from famil.....
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Employment / Labour
Canada
Workplaces in Ontario (and throughout Canada) are governed by a series of employment laws that aim to reduce the frequency and impact of workplace injuries. The Canadian Workplace Safety and Insurance Act S.O. 1997, c. 16, Sch. A., (also .....
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Business
Canada
Article by David J. Rotfleisch. For more information on David visit www.taxpage.com 1. Introduction The new entrepreneur, even if he has previous experience in business as an employee or senior manager or executive of a large corpora.....
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Wills, Estates, Trusts
Canada
Sadly, many Statements of Financial Circumstances bear little relationship to the real picture. A self-employed spouse may run an expensive car, take many overseas trips and stay at 5 star hotels, but declare a loss on his tax retu.....
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Family
Canada
Most family law matters are settled without the involvement of the court except, if the couple was married, to obtain a divorce order. Upon deciding to separate, a couple has two choices: settle by written agreement (through mediation or negotians) o.....
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Family
Canada
Common law 'marriage' is a 'marriage' that results from the actions of a couple, despite the fact that they have not LEGALLY married. In British Columbia, this typically means that the couple has cohabitated in a marriage-like relatio.....
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Family
Canada
There are only two ways to resolve a dispute that arises on a marriage breakdown: by agreement or through the court. In Alberta, there are distinct levels of courts which deal with different aspects of family law. The Provinci.....
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Family
British Columbia
A marriage contract can be made either before or after the wedding ceremony. If it is made prior to your marriage, it is referred to as a pre-nuptial agreement or “pre-nup”. Cohabiting and prospective spouses can enter into a .....
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Accident & Injuries
Canada
What is a premises liability claim? The theory behind a premises liability is that the owners and occupiers of property are held legally responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on that property. The types of incid.....
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Civil Litigation
Ontario
What Is Defamation? The law of defamation has evolved over centuries of decided cases, which we refer to as the common law, and part of this area of law i.....
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Wills, Estates, Trusts
Canada
Barbados, in common with most offshore finance centres, provides a favourable tax regime for International Business Corporations (“IBC”s). IBC status is given to companies that are carrying on the business of international man.....
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Family
Canada
If the parties are able to negotiate an Agreement, their counsel would then incorporate their agreement in writing. The Agreement is called a “Domestic Agreement” or a “Separation Agreement”. In order .....
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Accident & Injuries
Canada
Nobody expects to be in a car accident and when one occurs, it is usually surprising and traumatic. Even minor fender benders cause an autonomic nervous response that may prevent you from thinking clearly, even if you are no.....
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Wills, Estates, Trusts
Canada
Before the computer age, it was common to find wills having been prepared jointly for husband and wife, rather than the more recent practice of having a separate will drawn for each spouse. &nb.....
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Bankruptcy & Debts
Canada
Financial and insurance professionals, who have mastered the theory of asset protection, seek knowledge of suitable products to recommend to their clients. This is the purpose of what follows. But firstly, an overview of the law. T.....
