Fatma Zeki-Gray Paralegal Services

09/16/2020

ALERT: Most courts are open for in-person proceedings. Strict health and safety protocols are being implemented. Learn more and take the COVID-19 courthouse screening before going to a courthouse.

Important: Where possible, consider online filing of your civil claims, small claims, or family law matters. You can also file by email at the Superior Court of Justice or the Ontario Court of Justice.

ALERT: Residential eviction orders are no longer suspended. The Landlord Tenant Board is now issuing eviction orders and reviewing other urgent matters. Learn more:

The mandate, mission and values of Social Justice Tribunals Ontario

09/16/2020

https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/

Ontario is standing up for law-abiding citizens and consumers with the proposed Smarter and Stronger Justice Act. Learn More

07/10/2020

"The province is extending the suspension of limitation periods and time periods in proceedings until September 11, 2020 under s.7.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This will ensure people will not experience legal consequences if the original time requirements of their case are not met while this order is in effect."

TORONTO — The Ontario government, after consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency M...

01/02/2020

10/23/2019

https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/exclusive-small-claims-court-to-handle-bigger-cases

Ontarians will be able to take larger cases to Small Claims Court beginning in January.Attorney General Doug Downey will announce an increase in the claims limit to $35,000 from the current cap of …

05/23/2019

Here is a good article for Parents with minors

How the process works

04/04/2019

Construction Lien What is new? Time to place lien is 60 days now. https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/construction_law_in_ontario.php

03/20/2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0K69brkmqA

A critical piece in maintaining, preserving and enhancing the Canadian system of justice is educating the public. This is also one of the objectives of the C...

03/16/2019

Penalties for demerit points:
The consequences for gaining demerit points depend on how many you have added to your driving record.
As a driver with a full licence, if you have:
2 to 8 points:
You will be sent a warning letter.
9 to 14 points:
Your licence could be suspended. You may have to attend an interview to discuss your driving record. At this meeting, you will need to provide reasons why your licence should not be suspended.
If you have to attend an interview, you will get a letter (Notice of Interview) to notify you of the time, date and location of the meeting. If you do not attend, your licence could be suspended.
The fee for a demerit point interview is $50 and must be paid in person at any ServiceOntario Centre. You can pay the fee when you receive the Notice of Interview or within 10 business days of attending the interview. Failure to pay the interview fee will result in the cancellation of your driver’s licence.
15+ points:
Your licence will be suspended for 30 days.
When your licence is suspended, you will get a letter from the Ministry of Transportation. It will tell you the date your suspension takes effect and that you need to surrender your licence.
If you do not surrender your licence, you can lose your licence for up to two years.