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Did you represent yourself in court?

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A custody battle? Fighting an assault charge?

More and more people are doing it.

Is it worth it?

Veteran lawyer James Morton offers legal advice on how to do it and come away satisfied.

 

 

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Here are the links James recommends:

http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/

http://www.canlii.org/

http://www.lsuc.org/

Suing Family

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A judge called Roman Kaziuk an "out-and-out psychopath". He wiped out his mother's nest egg and broke her heart.

This recent case in Oakville may be an extreme example, but it is not uncommon for families to end up in court together.

Toronto lawyer James Morton answers your questions about suing family. 

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Marriage and Divorce

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Family lawyer Andrew Feldstein offers frank advice on common law relationships; pre-nuptial agreements; child custody; spousal support; and residency requirements. 

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