Separation Agreements in Ontario: What You Should Know

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When a relationship ends, the practical questions can feel overwhelming. Who stays in the home? How are finances handled? What about the children? A separation agreement is one of the main tools couples in Ontario use to set out these arrangements in writing. For many people, it brings clarity and a sense of control during […]

How to Respond to a Statement of Claim in Ontario

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Being served with a statement of claim can be frightening. Maybe a process server handed you an envelope, or papers arrived in the mail, and now you are being told you are being sued. It is normal to feel anxious — but the worst thing you can usually do is ignore it. In Ontario, lawsuits […]

Power of Sale: What Homeowners and Property Owners Should Know

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If you have received a notice about a power of sale on your property, you are probably feeling stressed and unsure of what comes next. You are not alone, and you may have more options than you think. Power of sale is one of the most common ways a lender enforces a mortgage in Ontario […]