By LegalMatters Staff • The key difference between a divorce and an annulment is that while a divorce terminates a legally valid marriage, an annulment treats the marriage as if it never existed. “When a marriage is annulled, the court will issue a Nullity Decree. It takes effect immediately, declaring that the marriage did not […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Grandparents can play a meaningful role in their families’ lives but what happens when parents don’t want them interacting with their children? While family courts have stated that it can be beneficial for a child to have contact with their grandparents, that doesn’t necessarily mean grandparents have an automatic
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By LegalMatters Staff • Two common reasons for the non-consensual distribution of intimate images are revenge porn and cyberbullying, though some people may not know what those terms mean. “Revenge porn describes the act of receiving an intimate image or video from someone and then distributing it without their consent,” says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline
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When it comes to the law, it is important to understand the differences between a personal injury and a bodily injury. The latter encompasses all wounds, bruises and damages the human body may suffer for whatever reason. With a personal injury, the harm was caused by another party and, under Canadian law, the injured person
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By LegalMatters Staff • Social media platforms such as Facebook and Snapchat are used to connect to friends and family. They can also be used to attempt to lure a child into a sexual encounter. In 2002 the crime of luring a child was added to the Criminal Code, making it illegal to communicate with
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By LegalMatters Staff • There are many “hidden” charges when buying a home. They vary in size but can add up, which will cause real problems if you are already struggling to make your mortgage payment each month. “If you are putting down less than 20 per cent toward the purchase of a home in
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By LegalMatters Staff • There are strict regulations that Canadians must follow if they are transporting a firearm to a range or wilderness area in an automobile. The steps involved depend on its classification, with most rifles and shotguns falling into the non-restricted weapon category. “According to the Firearms Act, these weapons must be unloaded
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For the deaf or those with severe hearing loss, the introduction of cochlear implantation was transformative. These implants should not be confused with a hearing aid. These complex electronic devices are designed to mimic the cochlea, which is essentially a hollow tube deep in the ear that plays an important part in hearing. Children as
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By LegalMatters Staff • A variety of charges can be laid against those involved with child pornography, depending on whether you create the images, distribute them or view them. The Criminal Code defines child pornography as any photo, video or other visual representation that shows someone under 18 either engaged in a sexual activity or
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Workplace stress is a fact of life but a growing commitment by more employers toward a more preventative approach to mental health issues is reason for optimism, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. “It seems that an increasing number of people are considering mental healthcare on an ongoing
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