We have compiled a list of commonly asked divorce questions and our answers. Should you require further information please give us a call at 604-449-7779 and we will be honoured to help. Can I divorce my wife without her consent? Consent is not a legal requirement in obtaining a divorce. One of the legal requirements…
Continue reading →What percentages of marriage end in divorce in Canada? Thinking about getting a divorce? You are not alone. According to the latest Statistics Canada data, approximately 38 per cent of all marriages end in divorce with the divorce rate peaking around 41% in the 1980s. While the total divorce rate has been steady, there has…
Continue reading →If you are thinking about writing a will, here are the formal requirements: To make a valid will, you must be 16 years of age or older and mentally capable of doing so. You should know what property you have, who you wish to give the property to in your will, and how the property…
Continue reading →Are you thinking about planning your estate? Here are 10 tips you should know when writing a will: 1. Obtain the full legal name for all named parties in your will. The will is a legal document and requires the full legal name of all parties named in the will. You should also have their…
Continue reading →Family Mediation is a useful tool to resolve a variety of family disputes without having to adopt the adversarial and costly processes of the traditional court system. It is the process by which a neutral third party, the “Family Mediator,” assists people to resolve their dispute and reach a voluntary settlement of matters of issue…
Continue reading →Choosing the right family lawyer can be stressful and difficult. But with the following tips in mind, we hope that your process in selecting the right family law lawyer is made simpler: 1. Specialty The prerequisite for finding the right family law attorney is a lawyer that specializes in family law. However, that does not…
Continue reading →Before incorporating your business you may want to consider these seven legal tips. Before deciding to incorporate your business, consider whether it is the best option or whether your business would benefit more from another legal structure such as a proprietorship or partnership. Please Read our blog on the Benefits of Incorporating a Business. One…
Continue reading →If you are interested in forming a business partnership, please review our five legal tips on how to form a business partnership below: 1. Begin by assessing whether a partnership is the best way to structure your business. One of the principal benefits of a partnership is that it allows you to pool resources together….
Continue reading →Thinking of setting up a business and not sure where to begin? Conferring with a business lawyer will most certainly make your process of setting up a business easier in the following ways: Choosing a Business Structure: One of the initial decisions of setting up a business is deciding whether you are setting it up…
Continue reading →Incorporating a small business can be done fairly quickly with the help of a lawyer. While there are a number of steps involved, M.J. O’Nions Lawyer & Mediator has streamlined the process so that from the time of the initial appointment with our firm, the incorporation can be completed within one day. The steps involved…
Continue reading →If you are planning to sell a business, it is important to consult with a lawyer at the very early stages of the transaction. A lawyer can advise you on how to structure the sale to achieve your business goals and minimize the costs of the transaction and resulting liabilities.
Continue reading →Your entitlement to spousal support is dependent on several factors, including whether you are considered a spouse under the law. One is considered a spouse if he/she is: Married; or Unmarried but have lived together with his/her partner in a marriage like relationship for at least 2 years; or Unmarried but have lived together with…
Continue reading →A “Prenuptial Agreement” or “Marriage Agreement” is a written contract between two parties that addresses how matters such as division of family home, debts, and pensions, etc. are to be dealt with when parties separate or are divorced. A Prenuptial Agreement is generally used to refer to agreements that are made prior to couples marrying…
Continue reading →What is Estate Planning? Have you ever questioned what will happen to your property upon your death or how it will be managed in the event that you become incapable of handling your own affairs? If yes, preparing a will and planning your estate is the route you should take to put these speculations to…
Continue reading →If you have entered into a business partnership or are contemplating one, you may be wondering whether you need a partnership agreement. Small Business Partnership Agreement A partnership agreement is a written agreement of two or more individuals who have decided to carry on a for-profit business. The agreement sets out the rights and responsibilities…
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