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FAMILY LAW MATTERS
 

We have extensive experience in assisting individuals involved in the breakdown of a marriage or family unit.  We appreciate that this time in an individual’s life is highly stressful and can be very complicated depending upon the circumstances of the parties.  We have handled thousands of files of a domestic nature and we are equipped to deal with complex and delicate matters in an expeditious manner.  It is always our preference to assist the client to mediate the issues in dispute where possible, as it is more civil and conducive to fair outcomes, but sometimes a court appearance cannot be avoided because one party is not prepared to negotiate, or affairs are such that negotiation is not a viable alternative.  The first step for you is to download, print off and complete our Family Matter Form.  The form is located at the bottom of the page titled "Family & Divorce and is available in either Corel WordPerfect or Microsoft Word formats.  If you are unable to download and/or print the form then please contact our office by email or telephone (905-826-5670) to arrange for a copy of this form.  Once you have completed the Family Matter Form,  email or fax it back to our office.  At this time a clerk will contact you to set up an appointment.  It would be helpful if you brought to your appointment any documentation you might possess confirming any income, assets and/or liabilities.

Mr. Day has considerable trial experience and has appeared in all levels of court in Ontario (trial and appellate).  He has acted for a number of years as counsel for children through the Office of the Official Guardian (now the Office of the Children’s Lawyer) and has represented The Ministry of Community and Social Services in Family Matters.

Grounds for divorce are typically based on a one year separation.  Proceedings can be commenced before the year has passed.  An uncontested divorce takes about four months.  A contested divorce can take between one and three years.
 

CORPORATE MATTERS
 

We have a number of corporate clients and provide general counsel on both corporate and commercial matters.  We maintain Minute Books and corporate records for small and large companies, as well as sole proprietorships and partnerships and we provide ongoing advice on issues of a commercial nature.  We incorporate both Provincial and Federal companies and also act for  non-profit organizations.  Ongoing filings are important to maintain as are annual minutes and corporate resolutions.  We have developed a system for regular corporate filings to help keep your business organized.  In conjunction with your accountants we can ensure that your corporate records are up to date.  Usual corporate affairs such as shareholder agreements, amalgamations, acquisitions, reorganizations, share freezes, corporate finance matters, continuations, dissolutions can be handled by our experienced staff.

 

LAST WILL AND ESTATE MATTERS
 

A properly drafted Last Will is essential for a good estate plan.  Over the years, we have developed an expertise in assisting clients prepare sound and effective estate plans.  For the process to be effective advice is not limited to legal input.  A knowledgeable financial planner, insurance agent and accountant is as important as good legal advice and drafting.  The approach is multi-disciplined and a knowledgeable client is the best start to a good estate plan.  Original Wills prepared by our office are stored in fire-proof cabinets and copies are stored electronically off-site.   In addition to your Last Will and Testament, it is important to have a Personal Care Power of Attorney and a Continuing Power of Attorney in place.  The laws relating to Powers of Attorney have changed significantly in the last few years and a review of this aspect of your estate is important in order to minimize governmental interference in the affairs of your family and those you wish to provide for.  We have over the years acted for a number of trust companies and have assisted in the preparation of last wills and testaments for their clients.  We have also assisted many clients and their estates with the administration of estates at the appropriate time.

In order to prepare or update an existing Last Will and Powers of Attorney, please complete the form and either  email, fax or mail it to us and we will contact you for an appointment.

REAL ESTATE
 

We are located in a quickly growing community.  The corollary to this is we are involved in residential real estate, both on the sale and purchase side, and we would be pleased to assist you in this area if the need arises.  We have block fees for "straight-forward" conveyancing matters.  Our tariff for standard transactions is accessed at "Standard Fees".  Most transactions fall into this category but sometimes problems do arise and we are competent to deal with the more difficult transactions.  The cost is dependant on the time involvement which is discussed and agreed aupon in advance.

Real estate conveyancing is dramatically changing in Ontario with the advent of electronic registration and computer databanks for property registration.  We have kept our skills, computer hardware & software current.  If you would like us to assist you in your real estate needs, we would ask that you fax us the fully signed copy of the agreement with all attachments and that you complete and fax, deliver or email our Real Estate Intake Form to us.