by Howard Nightingale | Aug 25, 2023 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Divorce is a complex process that can significantly impact division of assets, including the inheritance of your children and grandchildren. In this post, the second of a two-part series, we look at preventing your child’s spouse, whether married, common law,... 
by Howard Nightingale | Jul 4, 2023 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Divorce can pose challenges to protecting your children’s inheritance when it comes to the division of assets during a divorce. By understanding Ontario’s legal framework and taking proactive measures, you can ensure that your children will receive the... 
by Howard Nightingale | May 9, 2023 | Federal Court Legislation, Real Estate Law
Is home ownership just a distant dream in today’s market? If you feel that way, you’re not alone. For many Canadians, factors like high real estate prices, which require saving a substantial down payment and having a high income to qualify for a mortgage, as well as... 
by Howard Nightingale | Mar 29, 2023 | Real Estate Law
The Underused Housing Tax Act was passed in 2022. It’s the first federal statute designed to discourage foreign ownership of vacant Canadian real estate properties. The Act imposes an annual tax of 1% on the value of residential property located in Canada owned,... 
by Howard Nightingale | Feb 16, 2023 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Recent changes to the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) that affect marriage and divorce In Ontario, it used to be that if you made a Will prior to being married, it would be revoked (or invalidated) upon marriage. Not anymore. Bill 245 Accelerating Access to Justice... 
by Howard Nightingale | Jan 16, 2023 | Corporate/Commercial, Family Law, Real Estate Law
Hello 2023! At HNPC, we welcome the new year by continuing to help our clients adapt to electronic signing of all legal documents in the areas of Family Law, Corporate/Commercial and Real Estate Law other than certain types of mortgages, wills and estates. The... 
by Howard Nightingale | Dec 12, 2022 | Family Law, Real Estate Law
If you’re in a common-law relationship, what happens to your property and benefits if you separate, or if one of you dies? How do you settle your debts? Who will care for your children? To help you with this, here are some of the most frequently asked questions: 1.... 
by Howard Nightingale | Nov 7, 2022 | Family Law
It’s important to know how Ontario divorce laws apply to dividing marital debts and property. To help you with this, here are some of the most frequently asked questions: 1. We’re married. Do we have to divide our property if we separate or divorce? Yes. In Ontario,... 
by Howard Nightingale | Oct 14, 2022 | Family Law
Going through a separation or divorce process can be difficult and time consuming. It’s important to understand your rights and choices. To help you with this, we’ve tackled some of the most frequently asked questions: 1. When you separate or divorce, you’ll need to... 
by Howard Nightingale | Sep 12, 2022 | Family Law
Family law in Ontario involves both federal and provincial legislation. Both courts preside over issues related to decision-making responsibility (formerly called “custody”), parenting time (formerly called “access”), and child support… and it can be confusing. To cut...