The process of marriage, separation and divorce involves navigating a series of significant life changes and decisions, each tailored to the unique circumstances of the family involved.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the services we offer:
Divorce
Divorce can be a challenging transition. We approach each case with sensitivity, recognizing the uniqueness of every situation. Our goal is to facilitate a positive outcome for all parties involved by providing clear, empathetic guidance through every step of the divorce process.
Parenting Arrangements
During separation, maintaining a stable environment for children is paramount. We assist with:
- Decision-making responsibilities: Clarifying parental responsibilities for major decisions.
- Parenting time: Developing fair and practical schedules for parent-child time.
- Education and holidays: Ensuring continuity in educational plans and holiday arrangements.
- Additional considerations: Addressing other factors that impact children’s well-being.
Child Support
Child support is essential for ensuring that children’s needs are met despite changes in family dynamics. We provide clear direction to help parents understand and manage child support obligations, facilitating a smooth transition to new financial arrangements.
Spousal Support
Spousal support plays a critical role in financial planning after separation. We offer comprehensive guidance to help you understand your entitlements and obligations, ensuring that you are well-informed to make decisions about your future.
Property Division
Property division can be complex. We assist with:
- Dividing assets and debts: Determining fair distribution of property and joint debts.
- Matrimonial home: Deciding on the future of the family home.
- Financial matters: Simplifying the financial aspects of separation to make them more manageable.
Cohabitation Agreements
A cohabitation agreement outlines the handling of property, finances, and debts in case of separation. We tailor these agreements to your specific situation, ensuring that your interests are protected with a respectful approach.
Marriage Contracts
Marriage contracts (prenuptial and postnuptial agreements) set the framework for property and support obligations in the event of separation. We customize these contracts to meet your needs, handling them with the utmost care and respect.
Separation Agreements
A separation agreement addresses various post-separation issues, including:
- Decision-making responsibilities
- Parenting time
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Property division
- Financial matters
Our goal is to resolve these issues amicably, providing you with peace of mind and a clear path forward.
Mediation
Mediation offers a voluntary, collaborative process where a neutral mediator helps parties find solutions to their disputes. This process allows you to remain in control of the outcome and encourages creative, mutually agreeable resolutions.
Contact me today to find out how I can support you and your family through this transition.
Shapiro Family Lawyers remotely services all of Ontario, including:
Peterborough, Belleville, Brockville, Cornwall, Kingston, L’Orignal, Ottawa, Napanee, Pembroke, Perth, Picton, Brantford, Cayuga, Hamilton, Kitchener, Simcoe, St. Catharines, Welland, Brampton, Guelph, Milton, Orangeville, Owen Sound, Walkerton, Chatham, Goderich, London, Sarnia, St. Thomas, Stratford, Windsor, Woodstock, Cochrane, Gore Bay, Haileybury, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Fort Frances, Kenora, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Markham, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering, Bowmanville, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Picton, Belleville, Gravenhurst