Shinehoft Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
About Shinehoft Law
Shinehoft Law Professional Corporation is a small Toronto firm focused on family law and estate law. Elinor Shinehoft, the firm's principal lawyer, graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was admitted to practice law in Ontario in 2002. Shinehoft also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources from Sheridan College, a background that isn't typical for a family and estates practice. Shinehoft is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Toronto Lawyers Association, and Collaborative Divorce Toronto, and completed collaborative law training in 2016.
On the family law side, the firm works on divorce, separation agreements, parenting time and decision making, child and spousal support, property division, and cohabitation and marriage contracts, and it leans on collaborative law, mediation, and negotiation to keep matters out of court where that fits the situation. The estate law side covers wills, powers of attorney for property and personal care, estate administration, and estate disputes. The office is at 124 Merton Street in Toronto.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Elinor Shinehoft graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was admitted to practice law in Ontario in 2002.
- Shinehoft also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources from Sheridan College.
- Elinor Shinehoft completed collaborative law training in 2016 and is a member of Collaborative Divorce Toronto, the Law Society of Ontario, and the Toronto Lawyers Association.
In the community
- Elinor Shinehoft was a guest on the CAWEE Voices, Real Connections podcast, discussing the legal side of cohabitation and commitment.
Good to know
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The neighbourhood
Shinehoft Law's office is at 124 Merton Street, a professional office building in Midtown Toronto. The building is a short walk from the Yonge and Davisville subway line, which makes it an easy stop for family and estate clients coming in from other parts of the city for a consultation. The area is a quiet, largely residential neighbourhood, a fitting setting for the private conversations that family and estate matters tend to require.
Frequently asked questions
- I'm separating from my spouse. Does Shinehoft Law try to keep things out of court?
- Yes. The firm uses collaborative law, mediation, and negotiation for separation and divorce matters where that approach fits, rather than defaulting to a courtroom process.
- Can Shinehoft Law draft a cohabitation agreement before my partner and I move in together?
- Yes, cohabitation agreements are one of the firm's listed family law services, alongside marriage contracts.
- Does Shinehoft Law prepare wills and powers of attorney?
- Yes. The firm's estate law services include wills, powers of attorney for property, and powers of attorney for personal care.
- A family member is contesting a will. Can Shinehoft Law help with an estate dispute?
- Yes, estate disputes, including conflicts over an invalid will or unclear instructions, are one of the firm's listed estate law services.
- How long has Elinor Shinehoft been practicing law?
- Since 2002. Shinehoft graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was admitted to practice in Ontario that year, and later completed collaborative law training in 2016.
- Where is Shinehoft Law located and how do I book a consultation?
- The office is at 124 Merton Street, Suite 306, in Toronto. Consultations for both family law and estate law can be booked online through the firm's website.
Where to find them
124 Merton Street Suite 306, Toronto, ON M4S 2Z2 · 647-350-3922
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