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Our family lawyers serve clients across the Greater Toronto Area and the Golden Horseshoe through a modern virtual-first practice that meets you where you are, both practically and emotionally.

Divorce

We provide clear, strategic guidance through the legal, financial, and personal challenges that come with separation and divorce in Ontario. Our goal is to protect your rights, reduce uncertainty, and help you plan for the next stage of your life.

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Domestic Contracts

We draft and review cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, postnuptial agreements, and separation agreements with a practical, forward-looking lens. Our goal is to prevent future conflict by creating clear, enforceable agreements that protect your interests and give you peace of mind.

Spousal Support

Unlike child support, spousal support is not automatic. Entitlement must be proven under the Divorce Act or the Family Law Act based on need, compensatory factors, or the economic impact of the relationship breakdown.

Our lawyers help you understand your rights and obligations, determine a fair range of support using the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, and address issues such as duration, income determination, and variation. Whether the matter is resolved through negotiation, mediation, or the Court, we work toward a clear, fair, and durable outcome.

Parenting Time & Decision Making

Parenting time refers to the time a child spends with each parent. Decision-making responsibility covers major decisions about a child’s well-being, including education, healthcare, religion, and significant extracurricular activities.

We help parents develop parenting schedules and decision-making arrangements that are workable, child-focused, and grounded in the realities of their family. Whether the situation is high-conflict or cooperative, our family lawyers prioritize the best interests of your children, and while ensuring your voice is protected throughout the process.

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Child Support

Child support is the right of the child and a mandatory financial obligation under the Federal Child Support Guidelines and Ontario’s Family Law Act. Child Support is usually determined by the paying parent’s income and the number of children, with additional considerations for special or extraordinary expenses.

Our team helps parents calculate the proper Guideline amount, address disclosure issues, and resolve disputes over section 7 expenses. We work to ensure your child’s needs are met and that support arrangements are fair, transparent, and enforceable.

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Equalization & Division of Property

In Ontario, the division of property between married spouses is based on a concept called equalization of Net Family Property (NFP). Under the Family Law Act, the spouse whose net worth increased more during the marriage must make an equalization payment to the other spouse so both spouses leave the relationship with an equal share of the wealth accumulated during the marriage.

Our team of family lawyers will guide you through all aspects of property division, including the matrimonial home, pensions, business interests, investment accounts, real estate, and other complex assets.

We help you understand your financial picture, protect your rights, and navigate the equalization process with clarity and precision.

Alternate Dispute Resolution (Mediation, Arbitration)

Many family law matters can be resolved outside of court through mediation or arbitration. These processes can save time, reduce conflict, and give you more control over the outcome. Our lawyers guide you through each step, help you prepare, and ensure the outcome reached is fair, comprehensive, and enforceable.