Laws pertaining to Canada
The Right of First Refusal or “Assuring Priority of Parental Care” is optional protection that divorcing or separating parents may include in their support agreement. The court may include it if the clause is in the best interest of the child/ren. The clause requires that whenever the custodial parent is unable to provide care to … Read more
Below is everything you need to know about child support laws in Manitoba. Quick take. How does upkeep work in Manitoba? Child support payments end when the child turns 19 in Manitoba. Support may continue past 19 if the parental agreement requires it or the child has special needs. You may use Federal Child Support … Read more
Quick take on British Columbia Child Support Laws: How does upkeep work in BC? Parents must provide upkeep until the child turns 19 in British Colombia. Failure to provide upkeep will result in the penalties listed below. Provincial laws require the court to use federal tables to estimate upkeep. The court may deviate from the … Read more
Under Canada’s Federal Divorce Act, child support is a right, meaning the parents must provide food, shelter, education, clothes, and healthcare until the child turns 18. Under federal law, the divorce act is applicable if both parents are, quote “habitually residents in the same province at the time of the divorce.” Provincial and territorial laws … Read more
Under federal and provincial law, Canadian citizens who suffer a slip, trip, or fall-related injury are entitled to compensation if the accident was a consequence of the occupier or owner’s actions, inactions, or negligence. In public spaces, the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act allows victims to sue the government agency. You may sue the occupier … Read more
Saskatchewan slip and fall laws explained: What happens if someone gets injured on public or private property in Canada? If the claimant can prove negligence on the part of the occupier, property owner, or government institution after a slip and fall accident, they may take civil action to recover damages including, pain and suffering, hospital … Read more
Québec slip and fall laws: What happens if someone suffers injury on your property? Under section 1457 of Québec’s Civil act, all persons in the province have a legal obligation not to cause physical injury to another. Failure to practice that duty of care may result in civil and criminal charges. Property owners and employers … Read more
What to do if someone gets injured on your property Under provincial laws, property owners and occupiers in Newfoundland and Labrador have a legal obligation to ensure that their property is reasonably safe for visitors. Unlike other provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador do not have an Occupier Liability act. Instead, the courts rely on the province’s … Read more
What to do if a customer gets injured on your property If the victim of a slip and fall accident on Prince Edward Island can prove occupier or owner negligence, the owner is liable to pay. The owner may also face criminal negligence charges if the victim suffers serious injury or death. After a slip … Read more
What to do if a customer gets injured on your property Under Manitoba’s liability act, if someone gets injured because of the negligent actions or failure of an occupier or employee, that individual may have grounds to sue for damages, including pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. The question is, what should the … Read more