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Table of Contents Introduction Pre-Litigation Considerations Initiating the Litigation Process Case Management and Settlement Conferences Preparing for Trial The Trial Process Post-Trial Matters Conclusion Introduction Family Law Litigation in Ontario can be a complex and emotionally challenging process. This guide aims to provide a detailed understanding of the procedures involved in family law litigation, making it easier for parties to navigate the legal system and achieve a favorable outcome. Pre-Litigation Considerations Before initiating the litigation process,…

Estate planning is a critical aspect of life that often gets overlooked until it’s too late. It’s important to work with an estate lawyer to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and your loved ones are taken care of. One of the main areas where estate lawyers provide their expertise is in estate litigation. Estate litigation involves legal disputes over the distribution of assets of a deceased person, and it can be complex and emotionally charged. An experienced…

Description: There are many ways that a lawsuit can occur in the world of real estate. One of the most common reasons for a lawsuit is disclosures. Find out exactly what a real estate disclosure is, examples of them and how to avoid getting caught up in a disclosure-related lawsuit. Keywords: Real estate disclosures, real estate litigation, real estate, disclosure statements.   The article has been kindly provided by our client Real Estate Bay Realty Real Estate Disclosure Related Lawsuits It doesn’t matter if you’re…

If you’re looking for a Litigation Lawyer, whether for an Employment Law matter (such as Wrongful Dismissal, Constructive Dismissal, Severance Pay), Commercial Litigation or other matter, if your case falls in the $20-40,000.00 range, a decision must be made early on whether to start a Claim in Small Claims Court (limited to $25,000 in Ontario), or Superior Court (over $25,000). The answer may seem to be obvious – “if I’m claiming more than $25,000 then I’ll start it in Superior Court, and…

Bardal Factors and the Reasonable Notice Limit – When to see an Employment Lawyer What is considered a reasonable notice period? There is no dispute that an employer owes a duty to an employee to act fairly and reasonably. In circumstance where an employee has been terminated for reasons besides just cause, a notice of termination (or pay in lieu) is required by the employer. This is also known as “severance pay”, which in Ontario is comprised of a statutory notice…

Your House Sale or Property Sale Fell Through? What now? Will I need a Litigation Lawyer? Who gets the deposit? Generally speaking, when a house sale falls through the vendor of the property retains the deposit unless there’s specific wording in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale that states otherwise.  That’s true even if the vendor resells the home at the same, or even a higher, price. The price of the house dropped after the property sale fell through. Now…

Fired? Laid Off? “Downsized”?  Here are five things you need to know that can affect your Severance and Notice Pay. If you had a signed contract before you started working, what you can get may be limited by that contract. You remember that agreement that you quickly skimmed over before signing on to that dream job?  Well it may have limited what you’re entitled to once your position is terminated for any reason.  Depending on the wording in the contract, you may…

Estate Litigation with Dependent Support Claims In this post, we’re going to discuss briefly 5 common Estate Litigation issues that someone who has a potential Dependent Support Claim, or who is challenging such a Claim, needs to keep in mind: Dependent children always get priority. Regardless of any other entitlement any dependents may have, dependent supports claims by children and other dependents of the deceased will always get priority over everyone else in Estate Litigation claims. Being separated doesn’t mean your ex isn’t entitled…