Choosing the right lawyer can be a make-or-break decision for your case. When you're choosing between several lawyers, it's important to get a sense of their personal attributes as well as the law firm's reputation. Here are some tips for picking the right firm and lawyer.  Choose a Respectable Law Firm The first step to finding a good lawyer is to look for reputable law firms in your area. A good law firm is your best bet for many reasons.

A family lawyer is going to be one of your best resources if you choose to adopt a child, mostly because he or she can help make the adoption process less stressful and risky. Family lawyers have specific skills that other lawyers do not have, including experience with adoptions. Read on to see how a family lawyer can help you find the newest member of your family. Finding an Adoption Agency

If you are involved in a court case that will be tried in front of a judge or jury, there are a few steps to take to ensure you make a favorable impression. Here are some etiquette tips for you to use when you need to go to court, helping you to impress the judge and jury as a result. Watch Your Actions When you are in front of a courtroom, every motion you make is analyzed from where your eyes look to where you place your hands when you speak.

If you're a Canadian resident and are thinking about buying a home, then you might be feeling a little confused by all the ownership options that are available to you. One option you may want to consider to help you get a better idea of what's right for you is to meet with a real estate lawyer. Furthermore, by doing a little bit of your own research, you can foster a decent understanding of your options, their potential benefits, and how to determine which choice is best for your needs.

Home purchases and sales are probably the largest transactions you'll ever make. To do either, you must sign one or more contracts along the way, possibly including a purchase agreement or a mortgage contract, as well as the final closing documents. Therefore, even though you'll likely be working with a professional realtor, it can pay to have an attorney by your side throughout the process, to be sure you understand all the legal documents with which you'll be dealing.

Sometimes a messy divorce cannot be avoided. If you are in a situation that has caused emotions to run high, this can escalate divorce proceedings and how things are handled. Here are five ways that you can work your way through proceedings without losing your cool during court. 1. Practice Ahead of Time Divorce lawyers will know what to expect in court. It is worth it to run through how to act in court, what questions you may be asked, and to have your answers practiced.

Once you have decided that you and your spouse no longer want to be married, it's important to separate responsibly. If kids are involved, it is even more critical to seek the services of a qualified lawyer that will advocate for what you want and protect your interests. Even if you and your spouse are amicable towards each other, when issues arise tension will build quickly: Assets are Divided Equally in a Canadian Divorce

If you've been charged with marijuana possession, it may have come as a shock to realize that Canadian courts can and do prosecute this crime. You've been under the impression that law enforcement officials generally look the other way when it comes to casual marijuana use, but now you're in trouble. It's important to have a skilled criminal defence lawyer on your side because a judge will not necessarily be lenient.

If someone convinces you to drive the getaway car in a robbery, do not do it. You may think that the only charge you will get if caught is aiding and abetting criminals, but you are wrong. In many cases, you can be charged with much more. Under Canadian law, you could even be charged with grand larceny yourself, even if you never touched a single dollar of the money that was stolen.

Do you love to watch movies on the internet? The final provision of the Copyright Infringement Act took effect on January 1, 2015, and it changes the game for anyone downloading or streaming unauthorized content while on the web. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself: 1) Your identity is still protected. When an internet service provider, or ISP, receives a notice from a copyright holder that someone is using the ISP to download protected content, the ISP is required to forward that notice to the customer in question.