At some point in life, we all need a lawyer, be it for a minor thing like going over a contract or to get you out of legal trouble. The legal system is very complex, and the language used to write it isn’t understandable to the layperson. To most people,…
When facing criminal charges, you usually have one simple goal: to minimize the potential penalty. Going to trial can sometimes be risky because it is impossible to predict what a jury will decide. Therefore, you may choose to do what many defendants do, which is to agree to a plea…
Immigration is a huge undertaking, even in an immigrant-friendly culture like Canada. You are giving up a lifetime to settle in a place with different customs and perhaps even a different language than you are used to. The more help you get with this transition, the easier and smoother the…
What is a Statute of Limitations? A statute of limitations refers to a law that limits the maximum time frame during which legal proceedings – civil or criminal – can be initiated after an alleged offense. Some statutes are specified by legislation, while others are a matter of common law…
Evil is everywhere. We usually think of harmful acts as taking place in secret, but some people do not hesitate to do them in public. Also, beware of everyone because your abuser may not be a stranger. It could be someone close to you or even someone you care about.…
The death of one or both parents brings up disagreements in some families. It can indeed rekindle resentments in a sibling, and the succession does not always go as planned. However, regardless of the nature of your disagreements, you need to find a solution to defuse the situation. The leading causes…
Canada is a queer mecca and is one of the best places you could immigrate to as a queer person. Trust me on this one, as a queer person from a ‘third-world country’, I’ve faced the whole spectrum from queer acceptance and denial. Being queer is hard anywhere around the…
Every individual or legal entity must file a tax return with the government agencies. Whether they are a company or an individual who performs a paid function, they will have to pay taxes. Read on for more information. Who Should File a Tax Return? Generally, all adult citizens are required…
We all know that life in North Korea is not great. But can we even imagine what it is like there? Let’s take a look at some of the most extreme and bizarre laws that citizens and tourists of this country must abide by. 1) Mandatory Crying It is not…
Domiciliation is an essential and mandatory step in creating a legal entity. A legal entity is a group of individuals designed to carry out a common project. There are 2 types of legal entities: public law (the State and its local authorities) and private law. In this article, we will…