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The Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group (DDLaw) is a reputable law firm that has been providing excellent legal services to the…
4 weeks ago
Most people think they would be able to identify assault if they saw it, and sure, many instances of assault…
2 months ago
In Canada, both mothers and fathers have the same legal rights and responsibilities with respect to their children. Under Canadian…
3 months ago
The Carter Defence is a strategy for fighting drunk driving or DUI charges in Canada. Named after the case of…
3 months ago
Ahhh…it’s the holiday season; Christmas is here and it’s the time for family cheer! However, if you’re divorced and sharing…
4 months ago
We’ve discussed marriage agreements here on the Legal Wire Blog before, but you may not know that similar legal documents…
6 months ago
Are you searching for how to beat a DUI charge (also known as “Over 80mg charge” or “Over 80 charge”)…
6 months ago
Bail is a court order allowing you to remain in the community until your criminal case is finished. You must…
6 months ago
Joint custody school decisions are often the most polarizing decisions divorced or separated couples have to make. If you have…
6 months ago
Assault charges in Canada are very serious, but you probably already know that. That’s why you’re wondering how to beat…
7 months ago
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Ontario judge Michelle O’Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada, making her the first…
7 months ago
British Columbia is ending an arrangement with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to hold immigration detainees in provincial correctional centres,…
8 months ago
CBC News covered a recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in regards to “stealthing.” “Stealthing” refers to the…
8 months ago
Here on our Legal Wire Blog, we’ve previously covered theft charges, as well as shoplifting charges – one of the…
8 months ago
You’ve wept tears of joy and of frustration. You’ve put in the time – probably years – and effort, and…
9 months ago
You’ve probably heard of a restraining order before. They’re commonly understood to be a way to legally stop someone from…
9 months ago
International adoption is a bit more complicated than adoption from within Canada, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Quite the…
9 months ago
Nobody wants to think about their own inevitable death, but as a parent, it’s probably something that frequently crosses your…
10 months ago
Many of our family law clients have come to us looking to adopt a member of their family. Be it…
10 months ago
May 12, 2022—Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan—Newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in our country’s future and our economic recovery from…
10 months ago
Our wonderful nation has been at the forefront of LGBT rights for some time now. In fact, Canada was the…
11 months ago
There are lots of articles and lists out there telling you what you should do in divorce court, how you…
11 months ago
While it has been legal to smoke cannabis in Canada for some time now, there are some exceptions to this…
11 months ago
Shoplifting is the act of stealing, or attempting to steal, something from a store. Shoplifting is indeed a criminal offence.…
12 months ago
Money. It’s a gas. It’s also one of the top reasons for divorce in Canada, and why divorce is often…
12 months ago
April 6, 2022—Ottawa—Across the globe, millions of people are displaced and in need of safety and protection. Only about 1%…
12 months ago
March 31, 2022—Ottawa—Immigration benefits all Canadians by driving our economy, addressing labour shortages, and strengthening our communities. In response to…
12 months ago
March 30, 2022—Ottawa—Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to welcome Ukrainians and their families and to provide a safe haven…
12 months ago
March 30, 2022—Ottawa, Ontario – Today, Canada marked an important milestone by welcoming over 10,000 Afghan refugees since August 2021.…
12 months ago
If you’re a first time offender for drug trafficking, you probably have a lot of questions. The criminal defence lawyers…
12 months ago
Sadly, youth offences are all too common in Canada. According to the International Youth Survey, 37% of youth reported having…
1 year ago
Joint custody can be a difficult endeavour, but when done right, a proper joint custody schedule can help your children…
1 year ago
“Where was the dignity? It makes no sense to me.” – Uphar Dhaliwal, representing couple facing over $11,000 in fines…
1 year ago
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada is accepting Ukrainian refugees who have been displaced by Russia’s invasion. It was also announced…
1 year ago
We recently stumbled upon this Quora thread where an anonymous user asks, “My boyfriend sells drugs without me knowing and…
1 year ago
Now that marijuana is legal in Canada, experienced stoners and rookie smokers alike are asking the question: Where can I…
1 year ago
There’s been quite a lot of media attention on hallucinogenic drugs. Around the world, substances such as psilocybin and LSD…
1 year ago
“Are drugs legal in Vancouver?” Drug laws are slowly becoming more lenient here in British Columbia. This year alone has…
1 year ago
POSITION: FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT or PARALEGAL DD Law Group is on the lookout for a hard-working, dynamic, fun and…
1 year ago
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced yesterday that Canada will take a leading role in resettling Afghan refugees who worked…
1 year ago
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada launched a new initiative yesterday to protect vulnerable women and girls who have been forcibly…
1 year ago
What is the charge for theft in Canada? So you got caught taking something that wasn’t exactly your’s. Now you…
1 year ago
Joint custody can be one of the best child custody decisions for your family. In fact, the American Psychological Association…
1 year ago
Hate speech laws have been the topic of heated debate over the last decade across Canada. While some see hate…
1 year ago
Thinking about getting married? If you’re getting married soon, you’ve probably heard from at least a few people that you…
2 years ago
It can be very difficult to obtain a custody modification in BC. A custody modification is a legal request to…
2 years ago
Do most couples regret divorce? It’s a common question among couples who have decided on separating. If you’re looking to…
2 years ago
There’s a famous scene in Breaking Bad where Walter White displays what a true narcissist at their worst can be…
2 years ago
If you’re taking the time to read this article, you’re probably lucky enough to have one or both of your…
2 years ago
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program is unique in the world. It gives families the chance to reunite here, providing…
2 years ago
July 16, 2021—Ottawa—The work of human rights defenders is essential to promote and protect the human rights of people around…
2 years ago
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that, beginning July 26, 2021, individuals…
2 years ago
Marriage annulment can be a viable alternative to ending a marriage and there are many reasons why somebody would want…
2 years ago
If you’re a hopeful parent, looking to adopt a child, you’re very well aware of how difficult the process of…
2 years ago
Spousal support, which is also commonly referred to as alimony or maintenance, is money paid to an ex-spouse after a…
2 years ago
On April 22, 2021, the government of Canada suspended flights from India and Pakistan as a precaution to minimize the…
2 years ago
From 21 Jump Street to Reservoir Dogs, the undercover cop trope has embedded itself into pop culture. We’re all familiar…
2 years ago
Each year, Canada releases an Immigration Levels Plan. The Immigration Levels Plan is a guideline that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
2 years ago
On April 14, 2021 the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an innovative pathway…
2 years ago
The process of adopting a child can be scary, especially if you are pursuing a single parent adoption. But at…
2 years ago
Child custody issues are some of the most common and most stressful problems that we see here at Dhanu Dhaliwal…
2 years ago
International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of…
2 years ago
A British Columbia judge says a polyamorous father is not breaching the province’s COVID-19 health orders by sharing his Squamish…
2 years ago
What constitutes a firearms offence in BC? The Firearm Act strictly prohibits possession of a firearm unless you have a…
2 years ago
A dissident Pakistani human rights activist living in exile in Canada has been found dead in Toronto after going missing.…
2 years ago
VIDEO PRESENTATION: Rob Dhanu, Co-founder of Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, former BC Crown Prosecutor and current lead litigator in criminal…
2 years ago
Child custody is one of the biggest issues in family law matters. Divorcing couples often fight bitterly over custody, and…
2 years ago
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is the province’s only direct economic immigration tool for bringing in new…
2 years ago
Canada is a thriving and progressive nation that welcomes refugees claims from most countries across the world. As a refugee…
2 years ago
On October 5, 2020, The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the opening of…
2 years ago
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is taking action to help families build their lives together in Canada by expediting the…
2 years ago
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marco E. L. Mendicino, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair and Health Minister…
3 years ago
A spinal cord injury is devastating. For many, it can mean the loss of a job, as well as quality…
3 years ago
There are few things in life more exciting, and more fraught with anxiety, than adopting a child. The process of…
3 years ago
As you’re probably well aware, recreational marijuana is legal across Canada. Hooray! But that doesn’t mean you’re free to smoke…
3 years ago
An inadmissibility immigration lawyer at Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group will show you how to overcome a finding of inadmissibility and…
3 years ago
Divorce mediation is a popular method of negotiating a divorce settlement with a spouse. In mediation, you and your spouse…
3 years ago
QUIS CUSTODIET IPSOS CUSTODES - “WHO WATCHES THE WATCHERS?” ~JuvenalA growing tsunami of criminal cases may be at risk of…
3 years ago
Court drops bomb by ruling against constitutionality of military justice system. Decision will impact more than half of the military’s…
3 years ago
If there is any risk of your children being removed from Canada without your consent during separation or divorce, it…
3 years ago
R. v. Zora (2019 BCCA 9) Court of Appeal finds that the duty-based nature of s. 145(3), combined with the…
3 years ago
Anyone who knows me knows that I love history and how we came to be where we are today. That…
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