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The Best Way to Come Up With a Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement

The Best Way to Come Up With a Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement Introduction What is the last thing usually on the minds of happy,

Legally Separated?

This question is often posed: “We aren’t living together anymore; are we legally separated?” Well, there is no such thing as being illegally separated! “Living

What is a Separation Agreement?

Often calls are received from people inquiring about getting, or filing for, a “legal separation“. There is really no such thing in Canadian law as

Divorce & The Financial Obligations When You Separate

Let’s say you are the typical Canadian family of four; both spouses work, but one – usually the husband (but not always) – is the

You and your spouse have decided to separate?

You and your spouse have decided to separate? Marriage counselling has been tried, and failed. You have children, own property together, have joint bank

What is “Constructive Dismissal”?

The law has described constructive dismissal as being a case where an employer unilaterally makes a fundamental or substantial change to an employee’s contract of

What does being fired for “Cause” mean?

At common law, the general wrongful dismissal principle is that an employee is entitled to reasonable notice of termination of his or her contract with

Have You Been Terminated?

When Arnold Schwarznegger took over Donald Trump’s role on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’, albeit short-lived, he replaced the Donald’s favourite phrase – “You’re fired” –

Is Getting Laid Off Like Being Fired?

No. But most people use the terms interchangeably, without knowing the difference, and that includes employers. In fact, to allegedly soften the blow, some employers

What Is An Employment Lawyer?

Employment lawyers fall into two broad categories: those who represent employers, and those who represent employees. If employees in the workplace are members of a

Just got fired?

Just got fired? Your boss, and possibly an HR rep have just handed you a letter of termination that you didn’t see coming, no reasons

Types of Personal Injury

The list is endless. Perhaps the most common is from a car accident. Of course, there are numerous other motorized vehicles speeding around that get

What Is A Personal Injury Lawyer?

Well, you have undoubtedly seen the ads! Personal injury lawyers are, by far, the ones who advertise the most. Just have a look at the

Types of Civil Litigation Claims

As stated elsewhere, civil litigation involves someone suing someone else for anything. It is the legal process that most people think of when the word