2013, January

Three Situations When You Should Buy Property as Tenants in Common
(0) Three Situations When You Should Buy Property as Tenants in Common

The two most common methods of property co-ownership are joint tenancy and tenancy in common. These two forms of co-ownership differ greatly, particularly with respect to disposition of the property. Here are three scenarios in which tenancy in common ownership is recommended.

Sharing a Party Wall Isn't Always a Party
(0) Sharing a Party Wall Isn't Always a Party

A party wall is a common wall that divides two adjoining buildings, units or apartments and shared by the occupants on each side. A party wall usually provides structural support and/or fire protection between the two buildings or units but its maintenance and upkeep can cause rifts between neighbors.

14 Important Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise
(0) 14 Important Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise
Are you considering buying a franchise? Here is a list of 14 additional questions you should ask a franchisor that are not fully answered by the disclosure document.
Living Together Does Not Constitute Common Law Marriage
(0) Living Together Does Not Constitute Common Law Marriage
Just because you and your significant other have lived together for a few years doesn't mean that you have a marital relationship under the law. Each country - in fact, each state, province and territory - has its own definition of marriage and its own laws and rules governing what does and does not constitute a legal marriage. Simply because you live together doesn't make you married, even if you have children together.