PooranLaw recently had the privilege of working on a precedent-setting case involving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits*. The Facts: In this case, two adults, brothers, with dual citizenship (Canadian/US) were receiving…
PooranLaw is honoured to be published in the March 2022 edition of Canadian Family Law Quarterly. In their article, Child Support for Adult Children and Children with a Disability: The Impact of…
As vaccination rates increase and COVID-19 cases decrease, Ontario is reopening. On Friday, July 16, 2021, the province will move into step 3 of its reopening plan. In light of this, many…
The Ministry of the Attorney General (the “Ministry”) has invited consultation from community stakeholders to expand the definition of “child” in the Children’s Law Reform Act (“CLRA”). The new definition would include…
In August of 2019, PooranLaw began a free legal services program for residents of Windsor and Essex County. Our pro bono (free) services are built on The I Decide Project, previously offered…
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and not-for-profits were concerned about meeting their corporate obligations, especially when it would be challenging for people to meet in person. Both the…
Posted May 11, 2020 Community Living Ontario has launched the 2020 edition of the Inspiring Possibilities: Estate Planning Guide! Written by PooranLaw, the guide is a comprehensive roadmap of tax, benefits,…
Posted April 7, 2020 The Ontario Government Announces Virtual Signings of Wills and Powers of Attorney Having a comprehensive estate plan in place is important even at the best of times, but…
Posted April 7, 2020 In August 2019, PooranLaw began a free legal services program for residents of Windsor and Essex County. Our free (pro bono) services are built on The I Decide…
It has been another busy year for the PooranLaw team as our lawyers delivered seminars in-person and online to a variety of individuals, families and community-based organizations across Ontario. Here are a…
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced a free e-book — the pre-eminent guide to future planning for people with disabilities, Henson Trusts, government benefits, legal decision making, guardianship and more.
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced another free e-book – essential reading to anyone looking to engage or who has engaged a support worker. The book provides a detailed and accessible explanation of the law of employment and contractual relationships, as well as key related considerations respecting insurance, funding, taxes, and much more.