Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday August 23, 2017.
Today we are talking about Family Law.
Where all matrimonial issues have been resolved as at the one-year anniversary of a separation, an uncontested divorce can proceed by filing specified paperwork with the Court.
Where issues remain unresolved, a divorce judgement can still be issued, and remaining issues can then be continued in a “corollary relief proceeding.”
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday August 16, 2017.
Today we are talking about Family Law.
A final divorce judgment cannot be granted until one year following the date a married couple separates (unless special grounds for divorce are proven)
A divorce Application may be commenced by either spouse at any time following separation.
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday August 15, 2017.
Today we are talking about Employment Law.
Can an employer lawfully terminate an exceptional employee who has had consistently good performance reviews?
Under Ontario law, an employer may terminate any employee without cause, so long as the employer provides reasonable notice, or pay instead of such notice, to the employee.
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday August 10, 2017.
Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.
Everyone who applies in Ontario for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee is required to file an Estate Information Return within 90 calendar days after a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee has been issued by the Court.
An Estate Information Return must be filed with the Ministry of Finance. This form is used to certify the net value of the assets of an Estate and to verify the Estate Administration taxes payable by an Estate.
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday August 9, 2017.
Today we are talking about Family Law.
The amount of child support payable by a non-custodial parent is strictly governed by the Child Support Guidelines. The Guideline tables establish basic child support obligations and are based solely on the payor’s income, number of children, and province of residence.
In addition to the basic child support payable under the Guidelines, additional amounts may be payable to cover special and extraordinary expenses incurred for a child’s daycare, medical care, education and extra-curricular activities like hockey and ballet. These additional expenses are shared by the parents in proportion to their respective incomes
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday August 3, 2017.
Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.
In Ontario, you may complete a Power of Attorney for Personal Care to appoint one or more trusted persons to make medical decisions on your behalf in critical circumstances where you are unable to provide medical direction or informed consent on your own.
In your Power of Attorney for Personal Care, you may also indicate whether you wish extraordinary measures to be taken to resuscitate you or to extend your life in the event of a critical, terminally illness where there is no prospect of your recovery.
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday August 2, 2017.
Today we are talking about Family Law.
In difficult custody cases, a Court may request that the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) become involved to investigate and make recommendations to the Court or to provide legal representation for a child.
The OCL is an Ontario government agency that employs lawyers and social workers. It works to provide independent information to the Court about a child’s needs, wishes and legal interests.
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Here is your daily Law Fact from Wise Law for Tuesday August 1st, 2017.
Today we are talking about Employment Law.
If your employment agreement prohibits you from competing with your employer or soliciting its customers after you leave, those restrictions may not be enforceable.
Non-competition agreements are generally unenforceable against Ontario employees. Many non-solicitation agreements may also be unenforceable. Seek legal advice if you have signed such an agreement
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