One thing that trips up Toronto families: the city is not a Unified Family Court, so a case can be split between two courts. Divorce and dividing property go to the Superior Court of Justice, while parenting time, decision-making, and support are often dealt with at the Ontario Court of Justice. We'll tell you which court your case belongs in and what to expect there.
What we help with
- Separation and divorce
- Parenting time and decision-making responsibility
- Child support and spousal support
- Property division and equalization
- Separation agreements and marriage contracts
Common questions
- Do we have to go to court to separate?
- No. If you and your former partner can agree, a separation agreement settles things without a courtroom. We can negotiate and draft it for you.
- How is property divided?
- Married spouses in Ontario generally share the growth in their net worth during the marriage, which is called equalization. The rules are different for common-law partners, and we'll walk you through which applies to you.
Speak with us about family law in Toronto
Tell us what's going on and we'll explain your options in plain language.