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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

At some point, most Ontario residents encounter a document that requires a sworn signature before a Commissioner of Oaths. Whether it is an affidavit for a court proceeding, a statutory declaration for a government application, or a sworn statement required by an insurer, the role of the Commissioner of Oaths is one that comes up… Read More

A suspended licence is not a suggestion. Under Ontario law, driving while a licence is under suspension is a serious provincial offence that carries immediate and lasting consequences, including significant fines, an automatic additional licence suspension, vehicle impoundment, and the possibility of imprisonment. Yet every year, drivers across Ontario face this charge, sometimes knowingly and… Read More