Wowk Law Professional Corporation
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
About Wowk Law Professional Corporation
Wowk Law Professional Corporation is a solo family law practice run by Donna Wowk from an office in Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville area. Donna Wowk has practiced family law in Ontario for over 35 years, with trial experience at every level of Ontario court. The practice handles custody, property division, support, child protection, and other legal matters involving children, and it offers unbundled retainers for clients who need help with a single step rather than a whole case.
Before opening the firm, Donna Wowk worked at two small family law firms in Hamilton and Toronto, then at Harper Jaskot LLP until R. John Harper's appointment to the bench, and spent 12 years at Niman Gelgoot and Associates LLP working alongside family law lawyer Harold Niman. Earlier still, Donna Wowk served for 19 years as senior counsel to the Children's Aid Society of the Niagara Region, working with social workers, police, and mental health professionals on child protection files.
The practice favours negotiated and mediated outcomes and turns to litigation only when a settlement isn't possible. Donna Wowk also completed advanced training in parenting coordination and now helps separated parents carry out an existing parenting plan and resolve day to day conflicts outside of court.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Donna Wowk has practiced family law in Ontario for over 35 years, with trial experience at every level of Ontario court.
- Served as senior counsel to the Children's Aid Society of the Niagara Region for 19 years.
- Spent 12 years at Niman Gelgoot and Associates LLP before opening Wowk Law.
- Appointed by The Honourable Heather Smith to the Family Rules Committee, where Donna Wowk served for nine years.
- Contributed a chapter on evidence in child protection proceedings to the text Evidence in Family Law.
- Completed advanced training in parenting coordination.
In the community
- Served on the board of the Child Advocacy Centre Niagara.
- Served on the Community Mental Health Outreach Program Advisory Board.
- Took part in provincial government working groups on child protection legislation, personal health information protection, and civil justice reform.
- Led workshops and conference presentations on evidentiary issues, the Family Law Rules, child protection, and parental alienation.
- Writes about family law on the firm's blog, including a post on mediation as an alternative to litigation in separation cases.
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Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The office is at 99 Yorkville Ave in Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville area. The building is a multi-tenant professional office property with flexible workspace, a practical setup for a solo practice that meets clients by appointment.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Wowk Law handle child custody and parenting disputes?
- Yes. The firm handles custody, parenting time, and other issues involving children, and Donna Wowk also works as a parenting coordinator, helping separated parents carry out an existing parenting plan and resolve day to day conflicts.
- Can I hire Wowk Law for only part of my case?
- Yes. The firm offers unbundled legal services, so you can retain Donna Wowk for a specific task, such as reviewing an agreement or attending one court date, rather than the whole file.
- Will my family law matter have to go to court?
- Not necessarily. Wowk Law favours negotiated and mediated resolutions where possible and turns to litigation only when an agreement can't be reached.
- What is parenting coordination and does Wowk Law offer it?
- It's a voluntary process where both parents agree to work with a coordinator who helps put an existing parenting plan into practice and resolve conflicts as they come up. Donna Wowk completed advanced training in parenting coordination and provides this service.
- How much family law experience does Donna Wowk have?
- Donna Wowk has practiced family law in Ontario for over 35 years, including 12 years at Niman Gelgoot and Associates LLP and 19 years as senior counsel to the Children's Aid Society of the Niagara Region, with trial experience at every level of Ontario court.
- Where is Wowk Law located and how do I book a consultation?
- The office is at 99 Yorkville Ave, Suite 200, in Toronto. You can reach Donna Wowk by phone or email, or use the consultation request form on the firm's website.
Where to find them
99 Yorkville Ave., Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario M5R 3K5 · 647-267-0847
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