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Straight answers to the questions we’re asked most — what things cost, how long they take, and what to expect. Written by our team in Brampton and updated as the law changes.
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What does a real estate closing cost in Ontario?
Legal fees, land transfer tax, title insurance, and disbursements — what to budget for.
How long does spousal sponsorship take?
Current processing times, what IRCC asks for, and the delays that catch people out.
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How do you prove your marriage is genuine to IRCC?
With the ordinary paper trail of a shared life, not with romance. Officers apply a two-part legal test: whether the marriage was…
Is proof of wrongdoing required for a divorce in Ontario?
No. Canada has had no-fault divorce since 1986, and the overwhelming majority of Ontario divorces are granted without anyone proving that anyone…
Can you back out of buying a house in Ontario after you’ve signed?
Usually not without cost. Ontario has no cooling-off period on a resale home — once your offer is accepted, the agreement of…
Who gets the house when you separate in Ontario?
If you are married, the name on title matters far less than most people expect. Both spouses have an equal right to…
Why we host students at our Brampton office
Anita Perera Law is a host employer for the Peel District School Board’s Co-operative Education Program, and for Humber College’s Alternative Dispute…
Documents for use outside Canada: notarization, authentication and the apostille
If you need a Canadian document accepted by an authority in another country, it usually needs more than a notary’s stamp. Canada…
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