by Tim | Feb 22, 2017 | Access to justice, Family Law, Legal Information, Social Media, Uncategorized
1. Access to Justice in Canada Access to justice is a serious problem in Canada for several reasons: 1. many people cannot afford legal services; 2. not enough judges; 3. not enough courthouses; 4. need for streamlining of many legal processes. See for example, Action...
by Tim | Feb 17, 2017 | Company, Corporate, Uncategorized
As the sun begins to shine and we creep ever closer to spring (okay, I’m being optimistic), companies may be coming up on their corporate year ends. Don’t forget that you will receive a notice each year reminding you to fill out your annual return and...
by Tim | Feb 13, 2017 | Insurance, Property, Real Estate
You are buying your first home and you have signed so many documents your hand is getting sore. You likely have signed a mortgage, the mortgage covenants, discussed title to the property with your lawyer, arranged for fire insurance; maybe you talked about zoning...
by Tim | Feb 8, 2017 | Common-Law, Family Law, Property
Tough Questions One of the topics that I discuss often with clients and prospective clients is property rights of common-law partners. There are many misconceptions and myths regarding this topic. For example, I often hear questions similar to the following: – My...
by Tim | Feb 6, 2017 | Common-Law, Debt, Family Law, Property, Uncategorized
Myth: Behaviour of the other person matters in a divorce hearing as to whether your divorce is granted. Response: No. Since the June 1, 1986 amendments to the Divorce Act, the sole criterion for divorce is “marriage breakdown.” Divorces are now described...
by Tim | Nov 24, 2016 | Elder, Estates, Property, Seniors, Uncategorized
A Power of Attorney is a legal document by which one person grants another the right to act on his/her behalf after the donor no longer has the capacity to make decisions. A Power of Attorney can be a useful estate planning tool, especially as we begin to age and...
by Tim | Aug 5, 2016 | Property, Real Estate, Tax
The Real Property Transfer Tax Act requires purchasers of property to pay a one-time tax upon purchase of a property in New Brunswick. On April 1, 2016, the real property transfer tax increased from 0.5 per cent to one percent of the assessed value of a property or...
by Tim | Mar 11, 2016 | Family Law, Uncategorized
1. Justice Alex Pazaratz, an Ontario judge known for his candid and creative writing style, recently blasted two parents involved in a bitter custody dispute over spending a combined $500,000 during the course of the custody litigation when the issues could have...
by Tim | Sep 23, 2015 | Not for Profit Corporation, Uncategorized
Introduction People serve as volunteer directors or officers for not-for profit organizations for different reasons. They come from varying backgrounds and bring different experiences to the table. However, many people do not understand their duties and corresponding...
by Tim | Apr 27, 2015 | Elder, Seniors, Uncategorized
Many senior clients have asked us questions about how the recent provincial budget will affect them. Before analyzing how the proposed changes may affect seniors, it’s important to understand the current system in New Brunswick. The amount a senior pays per...
