Experiencing a legal issue concerning your family can be an emotionally and mentally taxing experience. Amiri Family Law understands this, providing trusted counselling for families navigating a complex divorce or child-related proceedings.
With offices in Oakville, Mississauga, Milton, North York and Burlington; we make finding qualified help easy so you’re able to obtain the best possible outcome with as little stress as possible. Trust Nima Amiri to provide an honest assessment of all your options while taking into account each client’s individual needs and objectives when dealing with their case.
Providing Trusted Family Law and Divorce Representation for Clients in the Markham Area
Nima Amiri is a highly experienced lawyer who specializes in cases at the Court of Justice in North York. As an attorney familiar with every corner of Toronto, she ensures her clients receive quality representation no matter their locale.
Amiri Family Law handles several types of family law matters, including:
- Divorce – Ending a marriage can be an emotionally and legally complex process. To successfully finalize the separation, individuals must officially file for divorce with the appropriate court system to ensure all requirements are satisfactorily fulfilled.
- Child custody and access – As parents navigate the complexities of separation, critical decisions must be made regarding how to maintain quality time between parent and child. Child custody and access laws dictate who gets to share parenting duties while guiding those involved through understanding their roles within a shared family dynamic.
- Spousal support – After the separation or divorce of two spouses, courts may deem it necessary that one partner provides financial support to their former spouse in order for them to maintain a good quality of life.
- Property and asset division – As divorcing spouses embark on the process of separation, it is important to allocate property and assets in accordance with all relevant Canadian legislation. This division can help ensure a fair outcome for both parties involved.
At Amiri Family Law, we understand that no two family law cases are alike. We provide personalized legal solutions for each of our clients’ needs – whether it’s seeking custody and support decisions in an unmarried relationship or navigating a contested or uncontested divorce. Let us help you determine the best course to create a resolution from your personal situation.
How A Markham Family Lawyer Can Help
No matter what type of case you have, a family lawyer can assist you in many ways, such as:
- Complying with the legal framework for divorce helps protect your rights and guarantee a smooth process. Take the necessary steps to ensure that everything is in order according to the law.
- Make sure you maintain your legal parental privileges and receive the necessary time with your child to foster a meaningful relationship. Take appropriate steps to secure that important bond.
- We strive to ensure your financial security through an equitable child or spousal support determination.
- Our experienced legal team will guide you every step of the way, handling all necessary documentation and appearing in court on your behalf.
Contact a Markham, ON Family and Divorce Lawyer for a Free Consultation Today
Don’t hesitate to get the legal help you need with Amiri Family Law. If a family law matter is causing stress in your life, book an initial consultation and let us evaluate your rights and options today. As trusted lawyers serving Markham families, we can put our expertise to work for you – call 647-792-2961 now.
The divorce process in Ontario will vary slightly, depending on whether your divorce proceeds as an uncontested divorce or a contested one.
However, every divorce begins in the same way.
Basic requirements for divorce in Ontario
Before filing for a divorce in Ontario, Canadian federal law states that you need to meet three basic requirements:
- You and your spouse must be legally married under Canadian law or your marriage in another country must be recognized in Canada.
- Your marriage must have broken down.
- In most cases, you or your spouse must have lived in Ontario for a year.
The grounds for marriage breakdown are when:
- You have been living apart for 12 months or more; or
- Your spouse has been physically or mentally cruel to you; or
- Your spouse has committed adultery.
The uncontested divorce process
Once you meet the above requirements, it is important to hire a divorce lawyer.
This applies even in an uncontested divorce where both parties appear to agree on the terms of the divorce and are prepared to sign a separation agreement.
Experience shows us that consulting an experienced lawyer as early as possible in the process avoids expensive mistakes being made and ensures that your best interests are protected from the beginning.
Besides, uncontested divorces can turn into uncontested divorces.
Your divorce lawyer can help you with the following steps of the divorce process:
- Completing the divorce application forms for Ontario
- Filing the application with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice or the Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice
- Serving divorce papers and awaiting a response from the other party (within 30 days)
- Finalization of the divorce agreement and court approval
The contested divorce process
The contested divorce process has many extra steps.
Most people want to avoid the extra expense and stress of a divorce trial, but sometimes this is the only available course of action.
In some cases, no agreement can be reached on issues such as:
- Division of property, including all assets
- Payment of outstanding debts, including the mortgage
- Child custody and parenting rights of the non-custodial parent
- Child support and Section 7 expenses
- Spousal support
Your lawyer will guide you through the following additional steps in the process, including:
- Negotiation
- Mediation or Arbitration
- Applying for Divorce in Court
- Scheduling a Case Conference where a judge considers each party’s position on the disputed issues between them and tries to facilitate a negotiated resolution to the issue
- Scheduling and arguing motions (temporary rulings) when interim, for instance, child custody or other complex issues, are involved
- Scheduling Settlement or Trial Management Conferences
- Conducting a trial if you and your spouse are unable to reach a settlement on the disputed issues between you
According to the office of the Attorney General of Ontario, the total court fees associated with a divorce in the province are $632.
This is broken down in the following way:
“The first payment of $212 is due when the application for divorce is filed which includes court fees of $202 and $10 that is collected for the federal Department of Justice. Additional court fees of $420 are paid before the divorce is reviewed by the court.”
There are, of course, other costs associated with a divorce, including lawyer fees.
Where a divorce is complex and an agreement cannot be easily reached, with complications involving spousal support or child custody and access, multiple court hearings may be required, and the case may even go to trial (with witnesses and months of litigation involved).
In such cases, an individual can expect to pay significant legal fees in addition to court fees. This is why the preferred first step in any divorce case is to attempt to negotiate a settlement first before resorting to litigation.
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