When we hear the word detective, many of us immediately think of a man walking around with a deerstalker hat, a pipe, and a magnifying glass, similar to the fictional character of Sherlock Holmes. Detectives do exist in real life, not only in books and in movies, and many people and organizations are in need…
No one wants to become a victim of sexual harassment when they go to work, but the truth is that not everyone knows what sexual harassment is exactly. This means that some people who are frequently making inappropriate comments or telling dirty jokes might not even know that they are harassing their coworkers. It also…
Making sure that you do everything right following a car accident can make a huge difference when it comes to your legal rights and protection. Imagine the scene, you have just been in a car accident, you and the other driver are okay. Now, you need to think carefully about how you are going to…
Divorce can be a sad, disappointing, and frustrating process. While steps to separate property, assets, and debts can be tiring and contentious enough, the part of the process that is definitely the most difficult is the child support and custody issues. Whether you are looking for primary or sole custody or seeking to pay an…
The moments after you’ve been involved in a car accident can be one confusing blue of sensations and activity. In this kind of surroundings, it can be hard to bring your thoughts together to allow you to develop a plan of action. Your thoughts will race, you will wonder if everyone is all right, you…
Today, almost no one is safe from the potential loss of their job. Staff reductions, business closures, corporate remodelling, and downsizing have put many people in the unemployment line. For a lot of Canadians, losing their job can be devastating financially. Most people live paycheque to paycheque and have no plan or savings to protect…
It isn’t easy being a lawyer, whether it is corporate or criminal. It requires long hours, a lot of paperwork, plenty of legwork, and overstimulating the little gray cells. Imagine doing this every day of the week for 50 or 60 hours? It is hard, but a lot of attorneys wouldn’t have it any other…
It’s that time of year again. Snow is falling heavily, and ice is building up. During the winter, it becomes easier for people to slip or trip and falls do happen more often. Injuries from these falls can be minimal but they can also be quite serious, ranging from concussions to severe head injuries, torn…
There is a saying that goes: when two bulls fight, it’s the grass that hurts. This perhaps captures what happens when parents fight over the custody of a child; it’s the child who suffers. It is, however, never a good thing when a custody contestation is so drawn out that the child ends up feeling…
Finding the right employment lawyer for your case can be difficult, even when you know you have a good case. If the employment lawyers you meet with keep saying no to you, it might be because you are not saying the right things to them. Here are 9 things you should never say to an…
The thought of having to submit an insurance claim after you have been in an accident can be stressful and overwhelming. Many insurance companies are large and bureautic and dealing with them can be a lengthy process. However, after an accident, you deserve the benefits and protection that come with insurance. While insurance companies are…
When you leave a relationship, you must face a number of decisions. You cannot make these decisions alone, especially if a break has caused you distress. That is why you need to rely on the services of a family lawyer – someone who can help you in one of various ways. The following family law services can help you resolve disputes and do so amicably and legally. Additional insights, along with more useful information, can be found at the Matrimonial Home website.
For many people who need to meet with a personal injury lawyer, this is most likely the first time they are meeting a lawyer in a professional capacity. It can be a little tense, since they hope not to ‘blow’ their chances, or perhaps forget to say something that could be important. If you’ve been…
Gun violence is a growing problem in many countries around the world. It is a complex issue affecting everyone in our society, whether directly or indirectly. Daily, lives are lost to gun violence, which goes beyond the tragic mass shootings we hear about on the news so often. Gun violence can also include unintentional shootings,…
Both the employer and employee might need an employment lawyer at one time. While a worker or employer can handle some of their legal issues by themselves, some situations require professional help and legal expertise. Employers may require legal advocacy or assistance for the prosperity of their venture. Similarly, workers need the assistance of a…
Forgery is the process of making, imitating or adapting documents, objects or statistics with the intent to deceive. It is the act of knowingly making false documents or amending and adding to genuine documents and using or acting on them to induce belief in anyone.
No one wants to be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately, it is a daily occurrence on our busy roads. There is property damage and personal injury as a result, and it can be hard to know what to do once the literal dust clears.
Whether or not you should get a divorce is a decision that needs to be considered seriously. Before you speak with a divorce lawyer, you should probably start by asking yourself these 7 questions and by discussing your answers with your spouse.
