Family law services in Ottawa.
Our practice is limited to family law. These are the five kinds of work we do. Many files involve more than one, and one retainer covers them all.
- Separation agreementsAdvice, $1,200 flatA written agreement about parenting, support and property that you and your former partner both sign.
- DivorceSimple, $1,650 flatSimple, joint and contested divorce applications in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
- Parenting time and decision-makingHourlyParenting plans and court applications about where children live and who makes major decisions.
- Child and spousal supportHourlySupport calculations under the guidelines, and changes when income or needs change.
- Dividing propertyHourlyEqualization of net family property, the matrimonial home and pensions.
Not sure which one fits? Most people are not.
A separation usually touches children, money and the home at the same time. Start with the question that matters most to you, and we will map out the rest at the consultation.
Start with parenting and support. These affect your family now. Property and divorce can follow.
A separation agreement puts it in writing. Each of you needs Independent legal adviceAdvice from your own lawyer about an agreement before you sign it. The lawyer then signs a certificate that you understood it. before you sign.
Call us the same week. Most court forms have a deadline for your answer, often 30 days from the day you were served.
Legal Aid Ontario may cover your case. We accept Legal Aid certificates for family law matters.
One retainer, one lawyer, one clerk.
Your retainer names the lawyer and the clerk who will work on your file. The clerk gathers your papers and keeps the deadlines. The lawyer gives the advice, negotiates and goes to court with you.
You get a copy of every letter and court form, with a short note on what it means. Meetings can happen at our office or by video, and evening video meetings are available by appointment.
How our fees workStart with one hour and a written quote.
(613) 555-0117- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Evening video meetings by appointment
- Saturday and Sunday, closed
