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We had a fantastic time at the Kempenfelt Rotary Club Derby last night! We're already looking forward to next year! 🏇✨

In this edition of Barriston Briefs, Jacklyn Tuckey and Josh Valler outline key timelines to be aware of when registering a lien.

Timelines are crucial when dealing with construction liens. You have 60 days to file a lien from the date your work on the project is completed, terminated, or abandoned—whichever comes first. If the project began before June 2018, you have only 45 days to register the lien.

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Barriston Briefs: What are Some Common Construction Litigation Issues? In this edition of Barriston Briefs, Jacklyn Tuckey and Josh Valler...

Today’s the day! Modern Families, Thoughtful Wealth brings legal, tax, and financial perspectives into one practical discussion. Less theory, more real-world decisions families actually face. We look forward to welcoming attendees and hope everyone leaves feeling confident about their next steps.

Barriston Law was proud to sponsor the Ripple of Kindness - Founding Chapter - Barrie 10th Anniversary event this past weekend.

Since its inception in 2016, Ripple of Kindness has grown to 350 members and has donated an impressive $1,052,000 back into the Barrie community. This is a remarkable milestone and a true testament to the power of local individuals coming together to make a difference.

Congratulations to ROK, its members, volunteers, organizers, and supporters on a decade of impactful community service!

Myth: "If my married partner and I divorce, everything we own gets divided exactly 50/50."
Reality: Ontario family law does not split physical assets down the middle. Instead, the law calculates the value of the property you accumulated during the marriage, a process called the equalization of net family property. You keep your own assets, but the spouse who grew their net worth more during the marriage pays the other spouse half the difference.

The provincial government has introduced Bill 119, which proposes giving municipalities the power to issue administrative penalties for zoning infractions. For local councils, this could mean a much faster route to compliance without the headache of costly court battles.

Sarah Hahn explains the proposed changes to the Planning Act in our new blog post: https://www.barristonlaw.com/municipal-law/bill-119-proposes-changes-to-the-planning-act/

Bill 119 Proposes Changes to the Planning Act - Barriston Law Learn how Ontario's Bill 119 proposes key Planning Act changes, giving municipalities new tools and fines to enforce zoning rules.

Barriston was proud to sponsor the annual Township of Tiny Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday. We had a great time, raising funds for charitable organizations across the region.

📌 FAQ Friday: What is a demand promissory note?

A demand promissory note is a written promise to repay a loan on demand, rather than on a fixed schedule. It should clearly outline:
• Loan amount
• Interest (if any)
• Repayment terms
• Default provisions

It is commonly used in private lending and business transactions.