In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic many clients have expressed their concerns about how their purchase, sale, or refinance transactions may be affected. In Ontario, lawyers, banks, and land registration services have been deemed essential services and continue to operate. Vandeputte Law remains open...
In Ontario, it is required by law that all real estate transactions, be they sales, purchases, or mortgages, be handled and “signed-off” by a lawyer who is a member of the Law Society of Ontario. Most real estate transactions involve two lawyers, one for each...
When you're facing divorce, having an experienced and professional lawyer in your corner is key for making such a difficult process as smooth as possible. Choosing a divorce lawyer who can give you the legal advice you need, a price you can afford, and understand...
Estate administration refers to the process of collecting and managing a deceased person's assets, paying debts, filing taxes, and distributing property. When a person dies, all of their possessions, including property, money, bank and investment accounts, stocks, pensions, personal belongings, and real estate holdings...
The purpose of this post is to explain and explore the process of estate planning. While it is not always an easy topic to think about, an important part of becoming getting older is thinking about what happens to you and your family if...
According to a recent survey, owning a home is one of the top priorities for people between the ages of roughly 25 and 40. Making the switch from renting to home ownership has always been a major life decision for individuals and families, and...
Domestic contracts are an important area of our practice, as our objective is always to resolve matters outside of court by way of agreement, as this tends to be a more efficient and cost-effective way to resolve family law disputes. Whatever domestic contract you choose,...
One may be surprised to learn that in Ontario, married and common law couples are not accorded the same treatment when it comes to property division on separation. When a relationship comes to an end, common law partners and wedded couples are treated differently under...
Child custody and access is a pivotal part of separation and divorce proceedings. Ensuring that a child or children’s best interests are addressed and maintained are a judge’s priority in family law cases. At Vandeputte Law, we have years of experience working with child custody laws...
Separation and divorce are two related legal processes that involve the dissolution of a relationship. Most often, a separation agreement will precede a legal divorce. In Ontario, the law states that a divorce can only be obtained when a couple has been separated for at...