If you own your property but it is subject to a registered mortgage, that title will automatically become an electronic title (or paperless title) controlled by the mortgagee (the bank). What happens to my title now it may go paperless? Even if you had paid off your mortgage but the title still remains secured by the …
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25 November 2016
Who can prepare legal documents? The law on unqualified practice
What is an unqualified legal practice? Many people are not aware of this concept: that the preparation of most legal documents is not permitted to be done by another type of professional, only a qualified lawyer. And this is for good reason, as great damage an be done by allowing just any person to do legal work …
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9 May 2016
Risks and legalities of lending money
You are not a bank but you decide to lend someone money….. There are a lot of families I see where they have lent a considerable amount of money to their adult working children with the expectation that it will be paid back, but there is nothing actual concrete to ensure it happens. The accountability …
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Contact Custody Divorce Intervention Orders
19 April 2016
Getting equal time with your children
A common question I hear from family law clients is: I have recently separated from my partner and I wish to have equal time with the children. How do I get equal care of the children? It is not an “automatic right” of the parent to get equal care. Rather it is a right of …
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18 September 2015
Things you should know about refinancing
Have interest rates fallen considerably since you took out your mortgage? Has your credit score or financial situation improved so you may be eligible for a lower rate? Would you like to access your equity for an investment or renovations? These are all great reasons to consider refinancing your mortgage. Refinancing can often be a …
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16 October 2014
Property sales – early release of deposit money
What is the legal meaning of a deposit? The purpose of the deposit for a purchase of land contract– is to show that the purchaser is serious in completing the transaction. The deposit is usually paid at the time that the contract is signed by the purchaser and is usually 10% of the purchase price …
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