Family Law
Family law is an area of legal practice that focuses primarily on issues that involve family relationships. This kind of law can include issues like divorce, adoption, child custody, and so on. Lawyers who practice this area of law can sometimes represent whole families – in issues like adoption – or may only represent a single person – like in a divorce proceeding.
Some family lawyers can help in more specialized areas like questions of paternity, prenuptial agreements, emancipation, child protection proceedings, sales of family property and more.
One of the most common reasons, currently, to hire a family lawyer is for help with a divorce or separation, and other issues related to this like child custody agreements or sale of matrimonial property.
During a divorce, your lawyer will help you navigate through a settlement plan that is agreeable for both sides. They will also help you determine how best to divide any joint property, if any spousal support needs to be paid, and how to approach a custody agreement if there are children under the age of 18 involved.
When it comes to other issues, like adoption and paternity cases, a family lawyer will ensure you know and understand all your rights and where you need legal representation.
While all areas of the law can be complicated and emotionally trying, family law is usually especially hard on all those involved. Since these matters can leave people fighting legal battles against their loved ones, they can become very complex very quickly. For this reason, finding a lawyer you trust to make sure your best interests are truly represented is very important.
We deal with various aspects of family and divorce law, including the following:
Divorce
Contested Divorce & Uncontested Divorce
Child Support
Spousal Support
Equalization of Net Family Property
Sale and purchase of family property
Exclusive possession – matrimonial home
Cohabitation contract or agreement
Marriage contract or agreement
Prenuptial agreement
Court appearance and representation
Separation
Child Custody/Access – Sole, Joint, Shared
Child Protection Proceeding
Division of Property
Sale of Matrimonial Home
Contents of the matrimonial home
Guardianship
Separation agreement
Paternity related matter
Family court litigation
Independent Legal Advice
Why work with us?
This is a stressful time for you, we know. Whether you’re going through a divorce, trying to finalize an adoption or are seeking child support in a paternity case is complex and emotionally trying.
No matter the case you’re going through, each issue will bring with it a multitude of questions that you need an answer to. While you navigate through these unknown times, it’s crucial you have legal support and representation that you can count on and that you know will have your best interests in mind.
As a family lawyer in Mississauga, we are focused on getting you through this process while doing our best to lessen the emotional strain and financial stress that you will undoubtedly be facing.
When it comes to divorce lawyers in Mississauga and Brampton, we are well regarded by our past clients, court officials and other legal professionals. We have built a fantastic reputation in our community for representing our clients in the most professional way possible.
Our ultimate goal is to help you by providing you with sound, correct legal counsel while handling it with the sensitivity and understanding required in this area.
No matter how complex your family law case is, we will provide you with professional legal counsel and give you the strongest representation to get you the best results. We’ll guide you through this, answer your questions and support your best interests.
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