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Family Law Firms in City of Toronto, Ontario

509 law firms.

What does a family lawyer in Toronto do?

A family lawyer in Toronto helps people work through separation and divorce: parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and dividing property after a relationship ends. Most of that work happens through negotiation and paperwork, not a courtroom. When a matter does need a judge, divorce and property cases in Toronto are heard at the Superior Court of Justice family court at 361 University Avenue, while parenting and support cases can also go to the Ontario Court of Justice. A good lawyer explains your options, drafts the agreement, and represents you if the case is contested.

What law applies: the Divorce Act or Ontario's Family Law Act?

Two statutes usually apply at once. A divorce itself is granted under the federal Divorce Act, which also covers parenting orders and support for married couples across Canada. Everything to do with dividing property runs on Ontario's Family Law Act. Under that provincial law, married spouses share the growth in their net worth during the marriage through an equalization of net family property, and the family home gets special treatment. Common-law couples don't divorce and aren't part of equalization, so their property and support questions are handled differently. Your lawyer will tell you which rules touch your situation.

Do you have to go to court in Toronto?

Usually not. Many Toronto families settle through negotiation, mediation, or collaborative practice, and reach an agreement without a judge deciding for them. If someone does start a court case, both people normally have to attend a free Mandatory Information Program session before the first court date. Toronto is served by two family courts. The Superior Court of Justice at 361 University Avenue hears divorce and property, and the Ontario Court of Justice hears parenting, support, and child protection. The Ontario Court of Justice doesn't hear divorce or property cases.

How do you choose a family lawyer in Toronto?

Start with the kind of case you have. If you want to keep things out of court, look for a lawyer trained in mediation or collaborative practice; if a fight is likely, look for a litigator with trial experience. Ask how they bill, whether by the hour or a flat fee, and get the answer in writing. It helps to pick someone who works near you, whether that's downtown, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, or the old city of York, since you may meet often. Before you retain anyone, confirm they're licensed and in good standing through the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the family law firms in Toronto below.

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Conroy Scott LLP

5 lawyers · Est. 1958

Conroy Scott LLP is a northern Ontario law firm based in Sudbury, with additional offices in Chelmsford and Toronto. Founded in 1958, it's practised real estate, corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, wills a…

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A. John Hodgins Barrister

1 lawyer · Est. 1990

A. John Hodgins Barrister is a sole practitioner law office in Etobicoke, Ontario, practising since 1990. The firm focuses on family law, including separations, divorce, custody, and support matters, as well as wills,…

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A. Shawn Richard Family and Estate Law (ASR Law) is a Toronto litigation boutique that practises family law and estates litigation. The firm uses negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as well as litigation to resolv…

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AAA Law LLP

4 lawyers

AAA Law LLP is a Toronto law firm offering trial and litigation, family law, and Canadian immigration services, along with employment law, personal injury, and criminal defence work. It was founded by Abdalla Ali Al-B…

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Aaries Family Law is a family and divorce law firm with offices in Toronto and Kingston, serving clients across the Greater Toronto Area, Kingston, and, virtually, Northern Ontario. The firm handles divorce and separa…

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Aaron Meng Law Professional Corporation is a Toronto-based litigation firm established in 2018, with a foundation in corporate, commercial, and real estate law. It represents individuals and businesses across the Grea…

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ABALAW

1 lawyer

ABALAW is a Toronto firm focused exclusively on family law and child protection matters across the GTA, led by principal lawyer Ayhan Bakar. It handles divorce, custody, separation agreements, and Children's Aid Socie…

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Abby Vimal Professional Corporation is a sole-practitioner law firm in Etobicoke serving the Greater Toronto Area. It handles real estate transactions, wills and estates, and family law matters, and offers virtual app…

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Abel Law

2 lawyers

Abel Law is a full-service law firm with offices in downtown Brampton and Etobicoke, serving the Greater Toronto Area. It practices family and divorce law, and general practice areas including real estate, wills and e…

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Addo Law Professional Corporation is a client-focused law firm with offices in Toronto and Ottawa, practicing civil litigation, family law, construction law, and real estate law, including real estate litigation and t…

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Adrienne Lee Mediation & Family Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2024

Adrienne Lee Mediation & Family Law is a Toronto family law and mediation practice founded by Adrienne Lee in 2024. Lee has more than 20 years of legal experience, including family law litigation and accredited family…

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AEGIS Law is a bilingual (English and Mandarin/Cantonese) firm serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, offering full-spectrum legal counsel across civil, corporate, criminal, immigration, and financial matters. …

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Agnes Law

1 lawyer

Agnes Law is a general practice law firm with offices in Vaughan and Scarborough, Ontario. Led by owner and principal lawyer Agnes K Varkeychen, the firm handles real estate, family law, business law, immigration, wil…

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Ahangama Law Professional Corporation is a Toronto firm founded in 2017 and led by principal lawyer Anoshan Ahangama, offering legal and paralegal services to individuals, families, and businesses across the Greater T…

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AINA LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION is a general practice firm in Scarborough, Ontario, serving individuals, families, small businesses, and corporations. It focuses on real estate, wills, family law, civil litigation, …

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AJ Law Office

1 lawyer

AJ Law Office is a Scarborough, Toronto law firm led by Ajith Kumar Beragama, practicing family law, real estate, immigration, and wills and estates. The firm offers a free consultation and flexible payment plans.

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AK Legal

1 lawyer

AK Legal is a solo law practice in Etobicoke founded by Ana Kraljevic, who was called to the Ontario bar in 2013. The firm handles family law, employment law, civil litigation, wills and powers of attorney, and notary…

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Alamgir Hussain Law is a Scarborough legal practice handling real estate, civil litigation, family law, immigration, criminal law, and personal injury matters. Alamgir Hussain has provided legal services in Canada sin…

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

121 lawyers · Est. 1973

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP is a full-service law firm based in Vancouver, with additional offices in Toronto and Kelowna. Founded in 1973, the firm has more than 100 lawyers who handle litigation, dispute re…

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Allen Nwachukwu Law Firm is a Toronto litigation practice handling personal injury, family law, and immigration matters. It offers remote consultations to clients across Ontario.

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Aloe Family Law

1 lawyer

Aloe Family Law is a solo family law and wills and estates practice with offices in Toronto and Parry Sound, Ontario. Mari-Ann Aloe offers flat-rate services for separation agreements, court form packages, and estate …

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Althea Mitchell Barrister & Solicitor is a firm serving the Greater Toronto Area, Dufferin County, Peel Region, and surrounding parts of Ontario. Its practice covers immigration matters such as Express Entry, spousal …

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Altmid Roll & Associates is an association of lawyers practicing as sole practitioners from a shared North York office. Together they cover business law, family law, real estate law, employment law, estate law, and co…

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Amandi Law

1 lawyer

Amandi Law is a Toronto-based immigration, refugee and family law firm serving clients across the Greater Toronto Area and Canada. Led by founder Tawfic Amandi, the firm handles permanent residence applications, refug…

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