How to hire a family lawyer without spending any money
KPA Lawyers – April 1, 2020 It’s no secret that legal services have a reputation for having a high price tag. The cost of hiring a lawyer can sometimes make getting legal help unaffordable or impractical for many Canadians. Fortunately, there are options for persons who live in Ontario with low or no income. Legal […]
How does real estate title insurance work in Ontario?
https://youtu.be/lkGv8ZcWZlM By Barbara Nightingale One of the most common questions I receive from a client pertains to whether or not they should purchase Title Insurance. In many instances, lenders often require the purchase of a Lender’s Title Insurance Policy, which protects their interest in the property. If you are thinking about acquiring a Homeowner’s Title […]
How do parents in Ontario share custody of their kids during the COVID-19 crisis?
KPA Lawyers – March 24, 2020 This is the new normal. At least for now. Feelings of panic and uncertainty crept up as Premier Doug Ford expanded Ontario’s state of emergency, ordering all non-essential businesses to close. For parents, it was eerily similar to watching a horror movie where you know what is about to […]
Man doing totally awesome doughnuts at Yonge-Dundas Square too cool to convict
KPA Lawyers – April 22, 2020 Please note: this article is satire TORONTO (ON): All charges were dismissed against a 21-year-old thirst trap of a man after he performed doughnuts in front of Yonge-Dundas Square Monday night. Sources reported that the police, upon arriving at the scene, were visibly disappointed that there were no literal […]
How we’re unlocking virtual access to justice across Ontario
KPA Lawyers – April 4, 2020 The world has changed, and so has access to justice. In these uncertain and unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever that people can access affordable legal advice, from the convenience of their phone screens or home computers. We want to do our part to help people get through […]
How to “freeze” someone’s assets during a lawsuit in Ontario
KPA Lawyers – December 15, 2020 Book a call with a civil lawyer here. So what can you do if you’re worried about a defendant getting rid of their money or their assets while you are waiting for your civil case to be completed in Ontario? After all, it doesn’t make any sense to go […]
COVID-19 and Ontario Real Estate Agreements
KPA Lawyers – April 2, 2020 With all the uncertainty individuals in Ontario, and elsewhere, are facing as a result of COVID-19 shutdowns, eviction restrictions, quarantines and social distancing, I have had quite a few questions from home buyers and sellers about whether they can “back out” of an Agreement or what they can do […]
Jury Trials Postponed Until at least September
KPA Lawyers – April 28, 2020 The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has postponed jury trials in Ontario until at least September. Both criminal and civil jury trials have been suspended at the court due to the pandemic from March 17th, 2020, and tentatively until September. Since March 17th, 2020, the court has used technology […]
Doug Ford Declares No Fixed Dates on Reopening Ontario
KPA Lawyers – May 1, 2020 Premier Doug Ford is standing by his decision not to set hard dates on reopening Ontario. Ford says that opening too soon could lead to a “disaster†that may result in a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. “I’m not willing to roll the dice,” Ford said. “We’re in a different […]
Federal Government Announces 75% Rent Relief for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
KPA Lawyers – April 28, 2020 Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on February 24, 2020, that the Federal Government will provide relief to businesses unable to pay their landlords due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Government has reached an agreement with all provinces and territories to implement the […]