Ontario Legal Resources & Guides

Free legal information in plain English by Arman Alemi LL.B, Barrister & Solicitor

CIVIL LITIGATION

How to Appeal a Court Decision in Ontario

CRIMINAL

Charged with Assault in Ontario? What You Need to Know

CRIMINAL

Bail Hearings in Ontario: What You Need to Know

BANKRUPTCY LAW

Bankruptcy vs Consumer Proposal in Ontario: Which is Right for You?

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Finding the Best Employment Lawyer in Toronto

CIVIL LITIGATION

Breach of Contract in Ontario: Your Legal Options

BUSINESS LAW

Business Contract Disputes in Ontario: How to Resolve Them

CIVIL LITIGATION

Business Disputes in Ontario: When to Get a Lawyer

BUSINESS LAW

Buying a Business in Ontario: Due Diligence Guide

REAL ESTATE LAW

The Legal Process of Buying a Home in Ontario

CRIMINAL LAW

Cannabis Legal Issues in Ontario: What You Need to Know

IMMIGRATION LAW

Caregiver Immigration Pathway to Canada

FAMILY LAW

Child Custody in Ontario: What Every Parent Needs to Know

FAMILY

How Much Child Support Will I Pay in Ontario?

FAMILY LAW

Child Support When You're Self-Employed in Ontario

IMMIGRATION LAW

Canadian Citizenship Application: Complete Guide

IMMIGRATION LAW

Citizenship by Descent in Canada: Are You a Canadian Citizen?

CIVIL LITIGATION

How Much Does a Civil Lawsuit Cost in Ontario?

CIVIL LAW

Class Action Lawsuits in Ontario: How to Join and What to Expect

REAL ESTATE

Closing Costs in Ontario: Complete Guide for Home Buyers

SMALL CLAIMS

How to Collect Money Owed to You in Ontario

BUSINESS LAW

Commercial Lease Review in Ontario: What to Watch For

CIVIL LITIGATION

Commercial Litigation in Ontario: What Businesses Need to Know

BUSINESS LAW

Commercial Tenant Rights in Ontario

FAMILY LAW

Common-Law Relationship Rights in Ontario: What You Need to Know

REAL ESTATE LAW

Condo Legal Issues in Ontario: What Owners and Buyers Need to Know

EMPLOYMENT

What is Constructive Dismissal in Ontario?

WILLS & ESTATES LAW

Contesting a Will in Ontario: Grounds and Process

SMALL CLAIMS

Contractor Won't Finish the Job? Your Options in Ontario

INSOLVENCY LAW

Overwhelming Credit Card Debt in Ontario: Your Legal Options

CIVIL LAW

How to Dispute Errors on Your Credit Report in Ontario

CRIMINAL

Can You Clear a Criminal Record in Ontario?

CIVIL LITIGATION

Suing to Collect a Debt in Ontario

CIVIL LAW

Debt Collector Harassment in Ontario: Know Your Rights

CIVIL LITIGATION

Defamation in Ontario: Can You Sue for False Statements?

LANDLORD-TENANT LAW

Security Deposits in Ontario: What Landlords and Tenants Must Know

WILLS & ESTATES LAW

Digital Assets and Estate Planning in Ontario

CIVIL LAW

How to Dispute a Medical Bill or OHIP Issue in Ontario

FAMILY

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Ontario?

FAMILY

The Divorce Process in Ontario: A Step-by-Step Guide

FAMILY LAW

Can You Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer in Ontario?

CIVIL LAW

Dog Bite Laws in Ontario: Your Rights as a Victim

CRIMINAL

DUI Charges in Ontario: Consequences and Defence Options

WILLS & ESTATES LAW

What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Ontario?

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Employee Privacy Rights in Ontario: What Your Employer Can and Cannot Do

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Employee Stock Options in Ontario: What Happens When You're Terminated?

EMPLOYMENT

Why You Need a Lawyer to Review Your Employment Contract in Ontario

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Employment Insurance After Being Fired in Ontario

EMPLOYMENT

Can You Get EI if You Were Fired in Ontario?

WILLS

Estate Administration in Ontario: The Executor's Guide

LANDLORD/TENANT

How to Evict a Tenant in Ontario: The Legal Process

WILLS & ESTATES LAW

Executor Duties in Ontario: A Complete Checklist

IMMIGRATION LAW

Facing Deportation from Canada: What Are Your Options?

FAMILY LAW

Family Law Help in Mississauga, Ontario

INSOLVENCY LAW

How to File for Bankruptcy in Ontario

BUSINESS LAW

Franchise Agreements in Ontario: The Arthur Wishart Act Explained

BUSINESS LAW

Franchise Disclosure Documents in Ontario: What You Need to Review

FAMILY LAW

Grandparent Rights in Ontario: Can You Get Access to Your Grandchildren?

FAMILY

How Long Does a Child Custody Case Take in Ontario?

EMPLOYMENT

How Long Does a Human Rights Complaint Take in Ontario?

IMMIGRATION

How Long Does Immigration Take in Ontario?

CIVIL LITIGATION

How to Sue Someone in Ontario: A Step-by-Step Guide

EMPLOYMENT

How to File a Human Rights Complaint Against Your Employer in Ontario

IMMIGRATION LAW

How to Appeal an Immigration Decision in Canada

IMMIGRATION LAW

Sponsoring a Family Member to Come to Canada

CORPORATE LAW

How to Incorporate a Business in Ontario

CIVIL LITIGATION

How to Get an Injunction in Ontario

BUSINESS LAW

Joint Venture Agreements in Ontario: What You Need to Know

EMPLOYMENT

Laid Off vs Fired in Ontario: What's the Legal Difference?

LANDLORD-TENANT LAW

Landlord Entry Rights in Ontario: What Is Legal?

LANDLORD-TENANT LAW

What to Do When Your Landlord Won't Make Repairs in Ontario

LANDLORD-TENANT LAW

Landlord and Tenant Disputes in Brampton, Ontario

CIVIL LAW

Do You Qualify for Legal Aid in Ontario?

CIVIL LITIGATION

Limitation Periods in Ontario: How Much Time Do You Have to Sue?

LANDLORD/TENANT

What to Expect at an LTB Hearing in Ontario

WILLS LAW

How to Make a Valid Will in Ontario

CIVIL LAW

Medical Malpractice in Ontario: Understanding Your Rights

BUSINESS LAW

NDA Enforceability in Ontario: What You Need to Know

CIVIL LAW

Neighbour Noise Complaints in Ontario: Your Legal Options

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Non-Compete Clauses in Ontario: What You Need to Know

EMPLOYMENT

How Much Notice Does Your Employer Owe You in Ontario?

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Your Right to Refuse Unsafe Work in Ontario

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Ontario Human Rights Code: Protected Grounds Explained

IMMIGRATION LAW

Pathways to Permanent Residency in Ontario

CIVIL LAW

Personal Injury from a Car Accident in Ontario: Your Rights

WILLS

Power of Attorney in Ontario: Complete Guide

REAL ESTATE LAW

Power of Sale in Ontario: What Homeowners Need to Know

REAL ESTATE LAW

How to Stop a Power of Sale in Ontario: Your Options

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Employer Monitoring of Employees in Ontario: Legal Limits

WILLS

Probate in Ontario: Do You Need It and How Much Does It Cost?

WILLS & ESTATES LAW

How to Minimize Probate Tax in Ontario

FAMILY

How is Property Divided in an Ontario Divorce?

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Disputes in Ontario: What Are Your Options?

REAL ESTATE LAW

Real Estate Lawyer Fees in Ontario: What to Expect

IMMIGRATION LAW

Making a Refugee Claim in Canada: Step-by-Step Guide

LANDLORD/TENANT

Rent Increase Rules in Ontario

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Return to Work After a WSIB Injury in Ontario

BUSINESS LAW

Selling Your Business in Ontario: Legal Guide

FAMILY LAW

Do You Need a Separation Agreement in Ontario?

EMPLOYMENT LAW

How Much Severance Pay Are You Owed in Ontario?

BUSINESS LAW

Shareholder Disputes in Ontario: Legal Options

CIVIL LAW

Slip and Fall Claims in Ontario: What You Need to Know

SMALL CLAIMS LAW

How to File in Small Claims Court in Ontario

CIVIL LAW

Small Claims Court in Toronto: A Practical Guide

CIVIL LAW

How to Fight a Speeding Ticket in Ontario

FAMILY

Spousal Support in Ontario: Who Pays and How Much?

FAMILY LAW

Spousal Support in Ontario: How It Works

FAMILY LAW

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) in Ontario: A Practical Guide

IMMIGRATION LAW

How to Get a Canadian Study Permit

LANDLORD/TENANT LAW

Tenant Rights in Ontario: What Every Renter Needs to Know

REAL ESTATE LAW

Do You Need Title Insurance in Ontario?

BUSINESS LAW

Trademark Registration in Canada: A Complete Guide

INSOLVENCY LAW

Wage Garnishment in Ontario: What You Can Do

CRIMINAL LAW

What to Do When You're Arrested in Ontario

SMALL CLAIMS

How to Prepare Your Small Claims Case in Ontario

IMMIGRATION LAW

How to Get a Work Permit in Canada

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Workplace Harassment in Ontario: Your Rights and Remedies

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Workplace Safety in Ontario: OHSA Rights and Obligations

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario: What To Do When You're Fired Without Cause