We have extensive experience in assisting individuals involved in the breakdown of a marriage or family unit. We appreciate that this time in an individual’s life is highly stressful and can be very complicated depending upon the circumstances of the parties.  We have handled thousands of files of a domestic nature and we are equipped to deal with complex and delicate matters in an expeditious manner.  It is always our preference to assist the client to mediate the issues in dispute where possible, as it is more civil and conducive to fair outcomes, but sometimes a court appearance cannot be avoided because one party is not prepared to negotiate, or affairs are such that negotiation is not a viable alternative.  The first step is to complete our Family Matter Form.  This form is available at the bottom of this page in both Corel Wordperfect and Microsoft Word formats.  Simply click on the preferred format, open the document, print it off and complete it to the best of your ability.  If you are unable to open or print this form please call our office (905-826-5670) and arrange a time to drop in and pick a blank form up from Reception.  Once you have completed the Family Matter Form,  email or fax it back to our office and at this time a clerk will contact you to set up an appointment.  It would be very helpful if you brought any documentation you might possess confirming any income, assets and/or liabilities.

Mr. Day has considerable trial experience and has appeared in all levels of court in Ontario (trial and appellate). He has acted for a number of years as counsel for children through the Office of the Official Guardian (now the Office of the Children’s Lawyer) and has represented The Ministry of Community and Social Services in Family Matters. While grounds for divorce are typically based on a one year separation, there can also be claims of adultery or mental/physical abuse, but proceeding under the 1 year separation claim can be commenced before the year has passed.  An Uncontested Divorce takes about four months in our jurisdiction where a Contested Divorce can take anywhere between one and three years.

Right click to download our Family Law Intake Forms in various formats

Microsoft Word        Wordperfect        PDF

Related Links

Federal Guidelines For Child Support

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

Legal Aid Ontario

Ministry Of The Attorney General

Ministry Of The Attorney General: Family Responsibility Office

Tel: 416-326-1818
Toll-Free: 1-800-267-7263

Ministry Of Community & Social Services - Adoption Unit

Tel: 416-327-4730  
Toll-Free: 1-888-789-4199 

Ontario Association Of Transition And Interval Houses