Simply marrying a Canadian does not entitle anyone to skip the citizenship process; they will still have to meet the same requirements as any other applicant. Before an immigrant can become a Canadian citizen, they must first apply for and receive permanent residence status. Once this has been achieved, there are several requirements they must...
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POCA Still Having An Impact
The fact that the Proceeds of Crime Act is a constant feature in news articles and local newspapers indicates that it is having some impact. Preferably the threat of having money confiscated from you would be enough to make some offenders change their ways, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. However, the fact...
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Can you get compensated for an on-the-job sex injury?
I don’t think anyone in Australia could have missed the six-year case of the 37-year-old unidentified lady who sued the government – her employer – for compensation due to an injury to her nose and other assorted facial parts while away on business in 2007. This was no regular injury. Her nose did not get...
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6 Things You Definitely Don’t Want to Do After a DUI Arrest
Everyone makes mistakes in life. And while it’s easy to judge someone who is in a specific legal situation, the reality is no one can truly understand what it’s like unless they’ve been there themselves. This is just as true for DUIs as it is for just about any other legal matter. While it’s easy...
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10 Things You Need To Know About Medical Malpractice
Everyone has been to the doctor at some point in their lives. Even the hardcore, anti-medical industry enthusiasts were born somewhere – probably a hospital. Whether you believe in the system or not, when you need care you must find a way to trust doctors to produce the best results. Although doctors have no incentive...
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What To Do If The Cops Try To Crash Your Party
For a vast majority of the population, interaction with a law enforcement officer is a stressful and unnerving experience. Whether this occurs during a routine traffic stop or after a knock on your door, most citizens generally tense up when confronted. There is nothing wrong with that response, in fact, it should be considered a...
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Money Advice You Should Ignore
There are a lot of financial “gurus” out there and plenty of blogs and magazines that offer the “best financial advice”, but a lot of them are just interested in writing an article or they are just misinformed. You may even have a close friend or family member who means well but just doesn’t know...
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How a Structured Settlement Sell Could be a Win-Win Situation for Both Parties
Structured settlements are the common method whereby people who have been wronged or have been injured receive periodic payments to address their monetary requirements. But it is also possible to sell the whole or part of your structured settlements to other people to receive a lump sum amount if the need arises. Some pointers to...
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How To Successfully Work With Your Lawyer
Being involved in any type of legal dispute is generally nerve-racking enough without the added stress of trying to manage an unfavorable relationship with your lawyer. In addition, the level of trust and comfort you have while working with one another can strongly impact the outcome of the case. It will be difficult to achieve...
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Legal Help For Couples Unable To Conceive
Many women take advantage of donating their eggs to help couples that are unable to conceive. Egg donation is a medical process and the woman donating her eggs is most often paid. It isn’t an easy process to donate your eggs. You must answer a medical questionnaire, be put on a list of donors, and...