Giving Tree Family Law
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
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Giving Tree Family Law is a small family law firm on Bloor Street East in Toronto. The firm says it was formed during the COVID-19 pandemic, when marriage and cohabitation breakdowns and shared custody disputes were on the rise and many families found themselves turned away from other firms or asked to pay costs they couldn't afford. It set out to offer what it describes as a balance of quality, competitive rates, and availability. The practice covers the core range of family law work: divorce and separation, decision-making responsibility and parenting time, child and spousal support, property division, and adoption, along with domestic violence and same-sex family matters.
Giving Tree also takes on work that's less common for a firm its size, including surrogacy and fertility agreements, parentage declarations, and grandparents' rights matters, along with family mediation, collaborative divorce, and general civil litigation. It keeps overhead low and charges a standard rate of $350 per hour, with a complimentary initial consultation and secure virtual meetings available to clients anywhere in Ontario, not just in Toronto. The firm also accepts Legal Aid Ontario certificates, and its lawyers of counsel bring backgrounds in both public service advocacy and courtroom experience across Ontario's family court system.
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Milestones & recognition
- Giving Tree Family Law says it was formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to give families facing separation and custody disputes access to representation they could afford.
- One of the firm's lawyers of counsel holds a law degree from Brunel University in London, England, and an undergraduate degree from McMaster University, and belongs to the Ontario Bar Association's Family Law Section, the South Asian Bar Association, and the Advocates Society.
- Another lawyer of counsel at the firm has appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court of Ontario, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
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- Law schools
- Brunel University 1 of 2 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office is at 300 Bloor Street East, at Mount Pleasant Road, in a 28 storey residential tower called the Bellagio, built in 2002. The building sits between Yorkville's shops to the west and Rosedale Valley to the east, with Sherbourne subway station about a five minute walk away. That's a different kind of address than a traditional law office tower, which fits a firm that says clients come to it for results rather than a fancy office.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Giving Tree Family Law handle divorce and child custody cases in Toronto?
- Yes. The firm's family law practice covers divorce and separation, decision-making responsibility and parenting time, child and spousal support, property division, and adoption, along with domestic violence and same-sex family matters.
- Can Giving Tree Family Law help with a surrogacy or donor agreement?
- Yes. The firm prepares and reviews surrogacy agreements and donor agreements, and helps intended parents obtain parentage declarations and complete birth registration so legal parenthood is secure. Surrogates cannot be paid beyond expenses under Canadian law, and independent legal advice is required for everyone involved.
- I'm a grandparent being kept from my grandchildren. Can the firm help?
- The firm says it frequently helps grandparents maintain relationships with their grandchildren, including seeking parenting time or decision-making responsibility through the courts. Ontario law doesn't give grandparents automatic parenting rights, and a court generally won't step in to create a relationship that didn't already exist, but it can help protect one that did.
- Does Giving Tree Family Law offer mediation instead of going to court?
- Yes. The firm offers family law mediation as a private, structured alternative to litigation, covering parenting schedules, child and spousal support, and division of property such as the family home, bank accounts, pensions, and investments.
- What does Giving Tree Family Law charge, and does it accept Legal Aid?
- The firm's standard rate is $350 per hour, and it offers a complimentary initial consultation. It accepts Legal Aid Ontario certificates for clients who qualify.
- Do I need to come to the Toronto office in person?
- No. Giving Tree Family Law offers secure virtual consultations to clients anywhere in Ontario, in addition to its office on Bloor Street East in Toronto.
Where to find them
300 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3Y2, Canada · 833-448-4648
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