by Howard Nightingale | Feb 28, 2020 | Wills & Estates |
Do you have a family member with special needs who is receiving benefits through the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)? If so, it’s important to know that if you are planning to leave that loved one an inheritance, it will be considered an asset and disqualify... 
by Howard Nightingale | Feb 5, 2020 | Wills & Estates |
Family Law Legislation: Federal, Provincial and Territorial A trust can be a smart move to protect your estate and provide for your beneficiaries. It’s a way to make sure your wealth is shared equitably amongst your heirs, and avoid potentially countless headaches... 
by Howard Nightingale | Nov 20, 2019 | Family Law |
Family Law Legislation: Federal, Provincial and Territorial The nuclear family is no longer the norm in Canada, with common law relationships on the rise. In Ontario, two people are considered common law if they are unmarried, but have been continuously living... 
by Howard Nightingale | Sep 30, 2019 | Family Law |
Family Law Legislation: Federal, Provincial and Territorial According to the Government of Canada Department of Justice, the federal, provincial and territorial governments in Canada share responsibility for family law. Some child support guidelines are under federal... 
by Howard Nightingale | Aug 13, 2019 | Mediation |
Mediation is becoming the legal equivalent of “the next big thing.” It probably is all ready. We are long familiar with it as a means of settling labour strikes by resolving union/government disputes peacefully when strikes have failed to bring about an agreement. Now... 