Halpern Law Group
5 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
About Halpern Law Group
Halpern Law Group is a small family law firm in midtown Toronto, at 45 St. Clair Avenue West. Robert M. Halpern founded the firm after heading one of Canada's largest family law groups from 2000 to 2019. Halpern earned an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1983, was called to the Ontario Bar in 1985, and is a Law Society of Ontario Certified Specialist in Family Law.
The firm's five lawyers practice family law exclusively, handling separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, property division, and domestic contracts such as marriage and cohabitation agreements. They use negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law alongside litigation, appearing before Ontario's Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice, Divisional Court, and Court of Appeal. One lawyer maintains a secondary practice in fertility law, advising gamete donors and surrogates, and the team also takes on international family law matters, including cases under the Hague Convention on international child abduction.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Halpern has been named to Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law every year since 2010.
- Halpern has appeared in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for Family Law every year since 2008.
- Halpern is ranked in Band 2 of the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2026.
- Business Today named Halpern one of the Ten Most Influential High Net Worth Family Lawyers in Canada in 2023.
- Halpern taught Family Law in the Bar Admission Course, served on the Law Society of Ontario's Family Law Specialist Selection Committee, and is a Dispute Resolution Officer for the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
- Halpern has written or edited several family law texts, including Family Law in the Family Courts, Advising the Family-Owned Business, Property Rights and Obligations under Ontario Family Law, Support Rights and Obligations under Ontario Family Law, and Contracts for the Family Law Client.
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Wheelchair accessible
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Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Halpern Law Group's office is in a 1968 office tower at 45 St. Clair Avenue West, in the Yonge and St. Clair area of midtown Toronto. The neighbourhood is a mixed use stretch of office towers, restaurants, and retail along the Yonge Street corridor.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Halpern Law Group handle divorce and child custody matters?
- Yes. The firm practices family law exclusively, covering separation and divorce, parenting arrangements, and child and spousal support, whether a matter is resolved through negotiation or goes to court.
- Can Halpern Law Group draft a cohabitation agreement or marriage contract?
- Yes. The firm prepares domestic contracts, including cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, and amendments to existing agreements, alongside its separation and divorce work.
- Does the firm handle high net worth or complex property division cases?
- Yes. Halpern Law Group takes on high net worth family law matters, including business, pension, trust, and tax issues that come up in a separation. Its founder is ranked in Band 2 of the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2026.
- Will my case go to court, or can it be resolved another way?
- It depends on the file. The firm offers negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law in addition to litigation in Ontario's Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice, and helps clients weigh which route fits their situation.
- Does Halpern Law Group handle fertility law matters, like surrogacy or donor agreements?
- Yes. One of the firm's lawyers has a secondary practice in fertility law, providing independent legal advice to gamete donors and surrogates in third party reproduction matters.
- How do I start working with Halpern Law Group?
- The process starts with an initial consultation, followed by a conflict check using the firm's Confidential Questionnaire, then a further consultation once that's done. The office is at 45 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 702, in Toronto, and can be reached at (416) 792-3399.
Where to find them
45 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 702, Toronto, Ontario M4V 1K6 · 416-792-3399
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