Family Law Office of Karmel Sinclair

Frequently asked questions

What areas of family law does the Family Law Office of Karmel Sinclair handle?

The office focuses exclusively on family law, including divorce, separation, child custody, child support, and spousal support.

Can the firm help me with a divorce or separation in Scarborough?

Yes. The office is based in Scarborough and represents clients in divorce and separation matters, including the division of shared or family property.

How does the firm approach child custody arrangements?

The firm works on decisions about who makes important choices for the children and how those decisions get made, an area the office describes as often contentious in family law matters.

How is child support or spousal support calculated?

For child support, the firm looks at which parent has the children for no less than 40 percent of the time. For spousal support, the firm considers which spouse has the higher income, along with other applicable factors.

Does the firm accept Legal Aid Ontario certificates?

Karmel Sinclair is a member of the Legal Aid Ontario Family Panel.

Why does the firm recommend a written custody agreement instead of a verbal one?

According to the firm, written and signed custody agreements are more likely to be honoured than verbal arrangements.