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Family Law Firms in Niagara Region, Ontario

33 law firms.

What does a family lawyer in Niagara Region do?

A Niagara family lawyer guides people through separation and divorce and the decisions that follow: parenting and decision-making responsibility, child and spousal support, and dividing property. In Niagara the whole family file goes to one court. The Family Court, a branch of the Superior Court of Justice that's also called the Unified Family Court, hears every family matter, from divorce and property to support and child protection. It sits in St. Catharines at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse, 59 Church Street, with a second location at the Welland courthouse on East Main Street. There's no separate family track at the Ontario Court of Justice here, so one judge and one file cover your whole matter across St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and Grimsby.

How is property and support decided in Ontario?

Divorce itself is federal, under the Divorce Act. Property is provincial. Married spouses divide the growth in their net worth through equalization of net family property under Ontario's Family Law Act: each spouse totals what they own on the separation date, subtracts debts and the value they brought into the marriage, and the spouse with the larger figure usually pays half the difference. Common-law partners don't share in equalization, though they can still seek support. A Fort Erie file is handled the same way as one from Welland or Grimsby. Niagara Falls sits on the US border, but a family matter here is decided under Ontario and Canadian law.

What is the Mandatory Information Program?

Before your case gets far, you'll attend a Mandatory Information Program, or MIP. Ontario requires it before your first appearance or case conference, and no later than 45 days after the case starts, unless you're exempt. The province sets this out in its guide to the required steps in family court. The session is usually held at the court and it's free. A lawyer and a family or mental health professional explain how separation affects children, the options besides trial, and how the court works. You receive a certificate of attendance to file. Cases limited to divorce or a consent order can be exempt.

How do you choose a family law firm in Niagara Region?

Start with a firm that regularly runs your kind of matter, whether that's a contested parenting dispute, a support claim, or an equalization calculation. Ask who will handle your file day to day, how it approaches mediation and settlement before court, and how it bills. A local firm knows the Family Court staff and scheduling in St. Catharines and Welland, which helps if your matter reaches a conference or a motion. Many Niagara firms serve clients across St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Grimsby, and Fort Erie, so there's usually one near you.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the family law firms in Niagara Region below.

Blackadder Leon Marion & Fazari LLP is a full-service law firm in the Niagara Region that's been serving clients for over 50 years. The firm handles real estate, estate law, wills, business, family law, criminal defen…

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Broderick & Partners LLP

7 lawyers · Est. 1951

Established in Niagara Falls in 1951, Broderick & Partners is a prestigious law firm specializing in business law, civil litigation, family law, real estate, wills and estates, and related practice areas. The firm has…

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Chera Law Office

3 lawyers

Chera Law Office is a Mississauga-based firm handling personal injury, real estate, and wills and estates matters, with additional by-appointment offices in Niagara Falls and St. Thomas. Founding lawyer Ravdeep Chera …

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Clark Peddle

1 lawyer · Est. 1991

Clark Peddle is a solo legal practitioner in Welland with approximately 35 years of experience. He practices law with a focus on resolving client problems efficiently rather than prolonging files. His practice include…

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Collett Read LLP

8 lawyers

Collett Read LLP is a criminal defence firm headquartered beside the John Sopinka courthouse in Hamilton, with offices in Burlington, Brampton, Mississauga, Waterloo, St. Catharines, and Oshawa. It practises exclusive…

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Durdan DiSanto & Gray LLP

5 lawyers · Est. 2018

Durdan DiSanto & Gray LLP is a Niagara Falls, Ontario law firm with roots in McBurney Durdan Henderson & Corbett LLP, one of the longer-serving firms in the Niagara Region. DiSanto & Gray LLP opened in January 2019, a…

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Erik E. Grinbergs Law Office

1 lawyer · Est. 1992

Erik E. Grinbergs Law Office provides legal services in family law, real estate, estate planning, and wills with 27 years of experience. Based in St. Catharines and a member of the Law Society of Ontario since 1992, t…

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Ferré Law

1 lawyer

Ferré Law is a solo family law practice in St. Catharines, Ontario, run by Paula Ferré. The firm handles all aspects of family law including custody, divorce, separation, child protection, Family Responsibility Office…

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Flett Beccario

8 lawyers · Est. 1919

Flett Beccario is a full-service law firm based in Welland, Ontario, serving the Niagara Region since 1919. Its lawyers handle business law, real estate, wills and estates, family law, and civil litigation, including …

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Galbraith Family Law

19 lawyers · Est. 1993

Galbraith Family Law is a family and divorce firm founded by Brian Galbraith and practising since 1993. It has offices in Barrie, Newmarket, Oakville, and St. Catharines, and serves Simcoe County, York Region, the GTA…

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Gelman & Associates

19 lawyers · Est. 2001

Gelman & Associates is a family law firm based in Toronto that serves clients across Ontario from several offices. Lisa Gelman founded the firm in 2001, and its lawyers handle separation and divorce, parenting and sup…

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Guthrie Law

2 lawyers

Guthrie Law has been providing legal services for over 15 years across a diverse range of practice areas including immigration, family law, real estate, wills and estates, and corporate law. The team comprises Ontario…

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Hassaan & Associates

2 lawyers · Est. 2007

Hassaan & Associates is a progressive law firm established in 2007 serving the Grimsby and Milton communities. The firm specializes in residential and commercial real estate, family law, criminal law, immigration, wil…

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Hiebert Law

1 lawyer

Solo practice founded by Christopher A. Hiebert, located in downtown St. Catharines. Combines traditional legal practice with modern innovation to deliver productive legal experiences. Specializes in family litigation…

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J. Leigh Daboll Law Office is a rural-based practice providing legal representation across a broad range of services including family, criminal, civil litigation, estates, business litigation, and regulatory matters. …

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Khatri Law Office Professional Corporation is a Welland, Ontario firm led by Prateek Khatri, a licensed Ontario lawyer practising immigration and family law. The firm also offers notary public and commissioning servic…

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Knights Law Professional Corporation is a family law firm based in St. Catharines serving the Niagara region and Hamilton. The firm focuses on resolution-oriented family law with experienced lawyers providing strategi…

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La Selva Law Professional Corporation is a law firm based in Thorold, Ontario, serving clients throughout the Niagara region. The firm practises real estate transactions, family law, estate planning, and corporate law.

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Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP

18 lawyers · Est. 2022

Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP is a St. Catharines law firm formed in 2022 from the merger of three Niagara firms. The firm offers comprehensive legal services to individuals, businesses, institutions, and municipalities.

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This virtual law office provides practical forward-focused legal services for individuals and families. The firm specializes in real estate, family law, and legal consulting, prioritizing clear explanations, transpare…

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Lighthouse Family Law LLP

8 lawyers · Est. 2023

Lighthouse Family Law LLP is a collaborative family law firm with offices across Ontario (Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto, Richmond Hill, and St. Catharines). Founded in 2023 by Stephen Eaton and Jessica Polis, who met…

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Lozano Law Professional Corporation

1 lawyer · Est. 2020

Lozano Law Professional Corporation, established in 2020, is a solo practice offering legal services in family law, non-profit incorporation and charitable status, real estate transactions, and business law. The firm …

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Marlene VanderSpek is a family law lawyer practising in the Niagara Region, based in St. Catharines, Ontario. She represents clients in separation and divorce matters including property division, support, custody, and…

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Martin Sheppard Fraser LLP is a full-service law firm in Niagara Falls with 130 years of experience serving the Niagara region and beyond. The firm specializes in personal injury, corporate law, civil litigation, fami…

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