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The first long weekend of August has arrived, and Ontario is ready for it. Cottages are being packed, barbecues are being cleaned, and out-of-office replies are switching on across the province. From the entire team at MTS Paralegal Services P.C., Happy Civic Holiday to every client, colleague, and community member across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph,… Read More

Being served with a lawsuit puts most people immediately on the defensive, and understandably so. A claim has been filed, deadlines are running, and the instinct is to focus entirely on responding to the allegations. What many defendants never realize is that Ontario law gives them a powerful option beyond simply defending: the right to… Read More

The deal was made over a handshake. The terms were discussed on a phone call. The agreement lived in a few text messages and a mutual understanding that both sides would follow through. Then one side did not, and now the question is whether anything can actually be done about it without a signed contract…. Read More

Most people contact a licensed paralegal after something has already gone wrong. A notice has been ignored, a deadline has passed, a form was filed incorrectly, or a ticket was paid without understanding the consequences. By the time professional help is sought, the options available have already narrowed and the cost of fixing the situation… Read More

The short answer is yes. Ontario law permits individuals to represent themselves in Small Claims Court proceedings without retaining a lawyer or paralegal. The court was specifically designed to be accessible to everyday Ontarians, and its procedures are intentionally simpler than those of the Superior Court of Justice. However, accessible does not mean straightforward, and… Read More