by Barnett Law | Nov 12, 2025 | legal guidance
Land transfer tax (LTT) is a house closing expense that a buyer has to face when registering a new property in Ontario. It is legally mandatory to pay this tax, but there are ways to reduce its value or avoid paying it in some cases. If you’re already overwhelmed by...
by Barnett Law | Oct 31, 2025 | legal guidance
Buying a home in Ontario is a significant financial investment that you must make wisely. One of the factors that can impact your closing costs and overall real estate investment is the land transfer tax in the province. The tax is payable whenever you buy a new...
by Barnett Law | Oct 17, 2025 | legal guidance
Adoption is a calling for couples facing infertility issues due to low sperm count, a septate uterus, and other causes. The solution comes with some expenses, which may make you wonder how much adoption costs in Canada. As a legal expert who has helped many clients...
by Barnett Law | Jul 4, 2025 | legal guidance
Adopting a child in Canada is a great way to build a family instead of gathering egg and sperm donors for surrogacy. You can either adopt a newborn or an older child, depending on the care you can provide. Canadian law requires you to follow specific rules when...
by Barnett Law | Jun 30, 2025 | legal guidance
A rooming house is a budget-friendly option for many people who cannot afford to pay rent for a complete house. However, you may wonder is a rooming house legal in Ontario. Zoning bylaws vary in this province, allowing rooming houses in some cities but not others. To...
by Barnett Law | Jun 27, 2025 | legal guidance
The Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA) was implemented in March 2004. It protects the rights of Canadians using assisted reproductive technologies to build a family. What’s so great about the AHRA is that it not only protects couples but also surrogates and...
