Saturday, October 12, 2013

Prohibitive Legal Costs force DIY applications = Self Representation

I have spoken about his before; the average person can rarely afford or understand the process that is needed with many legal issues.  This Toronto Star Article summarizes the reforms well.


bold new report from an action committee of Canadian legal experts proposes a profound shift in the way courts, lawyers and litigants function in this country. Appropriately titled “A Roadmap for Change,” it calls for a user-friendly system, operating in plain language and geared to keeping people out of court unless there’s absolutely no alternative.
“The current system, which is inaccessible to so many . . . is unsustainable,” write the authors. “Access to justice is at a critical stage in Canada. What is needed is major, sustained and collaborative system-wide change.”
It’s estimated that almost 12 million Canadians will face at least one legal problem in a given three-year period. With about 40 per cent of marriages ending in divorce, family law alone involves a huge amount of litigation. “These are problems of everyday people in everyday life,” write the authors of the report. http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2013/10/11/bold_report_shows_canada_how_to_achieve_true_access_to_justice_editorial.html

I have created a Self Representation Program that assists you to DIY through the Family Law System.   I can help you prepare documentation and submissions, but you attend all the hearings on your own.  At this point you would have a good understanding of the points that need to be made at your Hearings and documents that are filed.



Call me at your convenience for an appointment  905 270 5110   Ext 21


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