Toronto family law that protects your kids, your home, and your future.

Decisions are made based on the best interests of the child. The court considers each parent's relationship with the child, routine, stability, and ability to meet the child's needs.

Ontario has moved away from "custody" and now uses decision-making responsibility and parenting time. Both parents typically remain involved in major decisions and have meaningful time with the child.

No. This is one of the most persistent myths in family law. Ontario courts apply a best-interests test, not a gender preference. Most modern outcomes are shared parenting, and fathers regularly secure 50/50 or primary time when that serves the child best.

An uncontested divorce typically takes 4–6 months in Ontario. Contested matters can take 12–24+ months depending on complexity.

We'll give you a clear timeline based on your specific situation in our first call.

Not necessarily. Many family matters are resolved through mediation, arbitration, or negotiation without court. We pursue the least-stressful path first.

If agreements can't be reached, court intervention may be necessary, and we're equally prepared for that.

Sometimes. A judge will only order a forced sale as a last resort, but the financial reality of running one household on a divided income often makes selling the matrimonial home necessary. It is very common in Ontario.

The alternatives are usually one spouse buying out the other's share through equalization, or keeping the home for a period of time. We will look at your actual numbers and walk you through what is realistic in your situation.

Ontario follows the equalization of net family property rule: increases in assets during marriage are typically split 50/50.

Inheritances, gifts, and pre-marital property may be excluded in certain cases. Every situation has nuances we can walk you through.

It is important to know that the matrimonial home is treated differently than the rest of a couple's assets, and special rules apply to it.

Yes. A properly drafted separation agreement is enforceable as a contract under Ontario's Family Law Act.

It can save you years and tens of thousands in litigation, but it must meet specific requirements to hold up. This is one place where doing it yourself almost always costs more in the end.

Yes. Common-law partners in Ontario have meaningful support, custody, and (limited) property rights. Skipping legal advice often costs the lower-earning partner.

The rules differ from married couples in important ways. We'll explain what applies to your situation in plain English.

A 30-minute one-on-one with Trevor: we listen to your situation, identify the key legal issues, outline your options and timelines, and quote you clearly.

No obligation to retain us afterward.

Yes. Trevor is licensed in both Ontario and British Columbia, which is uncommon and especially helpful for clients with cross-province issues, paperwork, or international matters.