Self Representation - Do it yourself in Family Court

For many reasons you may need a lawyer but find the cost prohibitive or the process intimidating.  You always have the option of Self Representation.




I am going to discuss going to court and Family Law and self representation.

Most people cannot afford the lawyers because of the cost,
However I can help you prepare the necessary documentation,
and organize it for you,
and advise you how to address the court,

Recently I did this for a mother whose former husband was trying to reduce the child support payments on my help, the mother practically doubled the support she was getting for the children. 

Call me 

I can help you

Stan Gelman
Mississauga Lawyer Family Law Specialist
905 270 5110

Condominium Purchase - Reading Status Certificate

The Status Certificate is included in the bundle of document received by the buyer of a Condominium Suite that includes the;

• Declarations
• By Laws
• Rules and Regulations
• Insurance Documents
• Financial Statements
• Status Certificate

If you are purchasing a residential Condominium, You must have a Status Certificate and the lawyer who acts for you must read it.

Most lawyers do not do so.

I know that, because I have talked to both the Law Society and the Ontario Bar Association, 

Status Certificate will reveal what your monthly maintenance fee is.

It will reveal whether the Vendor owes money to the corporation.

It will reveal if there are Special Assessments.

It will also set out your parking.

I have to check them. I have run into problems prior to closing that I have been able to resolve.

Call me

Stan Gelman

Mississauga Real Estate Law Specialist

905 270 5110

Common Law Marriage and Property Rights

When you are living together as a Common Law couple and contributing to the household expenses who owns the property?



Constructive Trust -   I'm going to talk to you about property Rights of Common Law Spouses in the Province of Ontario. 

They are virtually non existent without a written signed witness agreement called a Co Habitation Agreement, dealing with real estate and property. Without such an agreement the only way that you can get any relief is by going to court and seeking to establish a Constructive Trust. 

Call me I can help you -  Stan Gelman Mississauga Lawyer 905 270 5110

Closing Costs in Builders Agreements

Builders forms and fine print often contains Levy's and addition charges for closing costs. During the 10 day rescission (cooling off) period bring your Builders Agreement of Purchase and Sale (condo or house) to make sure you understand what you are signing for. Do not get caught unaware.

Many additional fees exist in addition to the normal hydro, gas and water meters, and may take the form of park land dedication. tree planting, paving, grading or municipal lot levies issued to date of closing.

Protect yourself by understanding what you are signing within the 10 day cooling off period. Call Stan Gelman today to review your contract with you.

Accident or Injury? You do not pay unless YOU collect

If you have been involved in a slip and fall or motor vehicle accident you may indeed be injured and not known. There are limitation periods in making claims.

Stan Gelman Lawyer Mississauga http://Wiselawyer.ca is able to help diagnose closed head injury from slip and fall and motor vehicle accidents. Call today for your appointment. You don't pay for anything unless you collect.

Mediation Could be used against you

When you agree to mediation make sure that you are protected with right clauses that anything discovered or revealed that is not in your best interest cannot be used against you in future litigation if you do not settle.

Call Stan Gelman today 905 270 5110

Buy a Grow House in Toronto

Bill 139 would require municipal inspections, under the Building Code Act, of properties used for clandestine drug operations (including marijuana grow operations) and any orders issued for remediation, would be required to be registered on the title of the property.

Do you think you should know about this if you are buying a house?

How much discount from market does this stigma deserve?

Land Transfer Tax Calculator 416 or 905

Toronto and the surrounding area have different land transfer tax rates.

If you are also first time buyers, you have rebates available to you.

The Ontario Land Transfer Tax applies to all purchases in the Province based on the Purchase Price.

In addition Toronto charges their own Land Transfer Tax.

Click here to open the closing costs calculator.

This Calculator was provided by Stan Gelman to assist you in your real estate transaction. Give Stan Gelman a call on your next real estate transaction.

The fees quoted are for a normal residential purchase transaction up to $550,000. Additional Fees May Apply Purchase Mortgage $300 Title Insurance $250 - $350 (Relates to Purchase Price) Disbursements Searches Courier etc +/- $300.00 Rebates may vary; previous ownership and marital status. For additional information, please contact Stan Gelman at (905) 270-5110 or email Stanley Gelman, Q.C. (sgelman.sglaw@rogers.com) Closing costs calculator provided by Stanley Gelman www.wiselawyer.ca