by Howard Nightingale | Apr 14, 2021 | Real Estate Law
While Canada’s commercial real estate market was challenged by the global pandemic’s emergence in early 2020, the picture looks a lot brighter this year. COVID has actually stimulated the commercial market both internationally and nationally through strong market... 
by Howard Nightingale | Mar 8, 2021 | Family Law, Ontario Legislation
Under Ontario’s Family Law Act, the definition of a spouse is extended to common law couples for the purposes of support obligations. It used to be that two people were considered common law if they are unmarried, but have been continuously living together in a... 
by Howard Nightingale | Feb 17, 2021 | Family Law, Ontario Legislation
Let’s dial back to January 25, 2020. We were still living our lives like we always had. Commuting to work, visiting with family and friends, dining out, and vacationing. But that day, we learned about Canada’s first COVID-19 case. And it set in motion a chain of... 
by Howard Nightingale | Jan 4, 2021 | Real Estate Law
Many homeowners take out a mortgage when they purchase their homes… and most keep up with their mortgage payments. But what happens when this doesn’t happen – when a homeowner falls short in coming through with those regular payments? In Ontario, when mortgage... 
by Howard Nightingale | Nov 23, 2020 | Wills & Estates
Do you need someone to manage your finances and assets for you if something happens and you are no longer able to do this yourself? For most people, the answer is yes. They consider a Power of Attorney (POA) essential to their estate planning. A POA is a legal... 
by Howard Nightingale | Sep 8, 2020 | Family Law, Ontario Legislation, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estates
Family Law, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estate Planning Law: Federal, Provincial and Territorial Last July 6, The Ministry of the Attorney General, which is responsible for courts administration and courthouse facilities, began the first phase of a plan to return to... 
by Howard Nightingale | Jun 3, 2020 | Wills & Estates
Wills & Estates: Federal, Provincial and Territorial When people plan their will and the management of their estate, they typically think about their children, their home, jewelry and other personal possessions. What they often overlook are their digital assets. A... 
by Howard Nightingale | May 5, 2020 | Family Law, Federal Court Legislation, Ontario Legislation
Family Law Legislation: Federal, Provincial and Territorial – COVID 19 As a result of COVID-19, a recent directive ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice stipulates that, in the area of Family Law, Ontario courts are open only for what they deem ‘urgent’ family... 
by Howard Nightingale | Apr 28, 2020 | Corporate/Commercial, Family Law, Legal Coaching, Mediation, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estates
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are your support team in managing family court issues, real estate matters, and wills and estate planning remotely. While the Ontario government has deemed law offices and paralegal offices as essential workplaces, and has allowed them... 
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... 