Legal Aid is available across Canada including the Greater Toronto Area.
It offers support to low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families in legal trouble. Legal Aid clients are issued certificates that can be used to obtain services from affiliated local lawyers.
How to Apply for Legal Aid
Call your local Legal Aid office to find out whether they […]

Keeping an eye on your financial health during a divorce is essential.  I came across this valuable report which outlines the rules that may apply and offers seven top tips on some traps to avoid.

Before You Start

Begin thinking about all of your post-divorce financial goals, including those related to retirement, college costs, debt reduction, etc.
Gather […]

When you see a lawyer for the first time, you might not know what to expect. Can you ask about the lawyer’s experience? Is it proper to ask details about fees and expenses? How will you be kept informed about your case’s progress?
Here’s a checklist of questions to ask before you hire a lawyer. Print […]

For regular readers of this blog will know how I feel about the rising cost of legal representation in Toronto. The middle class should have access to Ontario’s legal aid program and lawyers who work in the system should be paid considerably more.
According to a Toronto Star report, those are two of seven key […]