Sabharwal Law is a Family and Real Estate Law Firm representing clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including Vaughan, Brampton, and Mississauga. We provide tailored legal services focusing on Divorce, Separation, Child & Spousal Support, Real Estate Transactions, and more. We are...
Brian Galbraith is the owner and founder of Galbraith Family Law Professional Corporation. They have 20 lawyers and offices in Barrie, Newmarket, Oakville and St. Catherines. Brian went through his own divorce. That experience changed everything for him and how we practice family law. Brian...
Mr. Kolinsky has extensive experience in the realm of criminal and family law, having comprehensively dealt with a multitude of divorce and family cases. David is committed to resolving the many complex issues that result from a criminal charge including; bail, preparation for trial,...
At Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre, our clients enjoy the benefits of a small law firm, along with the aptitude of an established and highly reputable family lawyer. As your life circumstances change, so do your legal needs. Gene C. Colman is known for approaching legal cases through careful...
M. Norka Zagazeta Garcia received her Bachelor in Science from the University of Toronto in June 2001 and obtained her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan, USA in May 2004. Norka was called to the Florida Bar in April 2005 and practiced in Miami, Florida for a few years exclusively...
Louis F. FOMBON Esquire is a Barrister-at-Law , Solicitor, Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths in and for the Province of Alberta. He is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association(CBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA). Mr. FOMBON is...
Leanne was born and raised and has practiced in Saskatchewan her entire career. She received her Political Studies degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1995 and subsequently, her law degree in 1998. After completing her articles in Prince Albert in 2000, Leanne returned to Saskatoon...
David is frequently retained as counsel in high-net-worth family and divorce disputes, including cases involving the determination of income of self-employed individuals, valuation of domestic and international private corporations, executive pension valuations, and forensic tracing and...
Paul has earned a reputation as a fierce and effective advocate for his clients’ interests while achieving efficient and timely results. His levelheaded and practical advice in the highly stressful conditions of matrimonial and employment litigation has received high praise from his clients....
Our lawyer, Valeriy (Larry) Kozyrev, has decades of experience in handling all immigration and family law issues in Pickering and the Greater Toronto Area. Since 2006, Mr Kozyrev has been guiding and representing clients in immigration law cases. He has represented thousands of clients on the...
Mark began his university education at York University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree majoring in Sociology. He then went to law school at the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating in 1998 and was admitted to the State Bar of California that very same year. Mark left...
Anna Boulman, Divorce and separation Family lawyer. At our family law firm, we have earned a strong reputation for client satisfaction that reflects the foundations of the firm’s abilities including our understanding of Divorce and Family Law issues iand at least as important, our absolute...
MK Law Professional Corporation was founded for one simple yet very important reason to put the interest of our client. MK Law Professional Corporation promise to carry out our duties to the best of our ability while managing your needs. We promise to practice law for you Creatively,...
Over the years, Todd has assisted many individuals, as well as small, medium and large companies. With strong interpersonal skills, Todd prides himself on connecting with clients for a relationship of strength. Having significant experience to draw upon, Todd is committed to providing clients...
Nima Amiri is an experienced and accomplished litigator and courtroom advocate who represents individuals in Family and Divorce law matters in Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Milton, and throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Nima began his legal career as an articling student and associate...
Ann is the Senior Principal lawyer at Stoner & Company Family Law in Burlington and Oakville, with a primarily litigation-based practice. She graduated from the University of Toronto Law School. Ann works with younger lawyers on her files to help defray the high legal costs in family...
Kendra’s passion for law began at a young age when she started working at a law firm answering phones and filing after school in her home town of Hampton, New Brunswick. She continued employment in the legal field during the summers while obtaining her Bachelor of Business Administration from...
Breena R. Murray has a diverse practice with a primary focus in Child Protection as counsel for child protection agencies, and Family Law. Her practice also includes Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Corporate and Estate Planning. Breena works to help her clients resolve their disputes in the...
Riley Moss was called to the NL bar in 2003. Since then, she has practiced in all areas of Newfoundland and Labrador at all levels of court, having been in private practice, mediation, and public service. Her expertise includes over twenty years in family law, including a specialized practice...
With over 20 years under her belt Kristen has seen it all and has a unique talent for making the complexities of life feel safe to address. Kristen’s primary focus is in matters relating to estate planning, estate administration & litigation and family law. Kristen is easy to talk to and...
Bree Hankins is one of our shareholders, and an experienced trial lawyer Pihl Law Litigation Team. Her practice is focused on two key areas: family law and estate litigation. Bree provides clients with assistance on all types of family matters. Bree is an accredited Family Law Mediator and a...
Jesse Emmond joined MacLean Law as an associate in July 2021. His experience includes property division cases, child access and custody disputes, drafting marriage and separation agreements and preparing and representing his clients at mediation. His top priorities include clear communication,...
Kara is one of the founding partners of Duncan Allen Law LLP, is the managing partner, and represents clients on a variety of family law related topics. Kara celebrates, respects, and supports diverse and non-traditional families, whether they are blended families, foster families, LGBTQ...
Heidi is the Principal Lawyer at Popovic Law Group. She has significant litigation, transactional and alternative dispute resolution experience in a broad range of family, corporate and real estate disciplines. Heidi provides advice and counsel to business owners, corporations, homebuyers,...
I am in the business of people. We’re complicated, always changing, we have millions of things going on in our lives and making the decision to divorce is ALWAYS a big decision. I work with high net worth clients to help them strategically navigate the legal, financial and emotional issues in...
Glenn joined Hara and Company at the request of his brother Thomas in 1977, after obtaining his bachelor of laws from the University of British Columbia. Glenn’s practice consists mainly of solicitor’s work. He has built a niche client base of restaurants and entrepreneurs who appreciate his...
Angelo Callegari attended the University of Toronto, Victoria College and graduated in 1979 with an Honours B.A. in Political Science and Sociology. He then went on to the University of Western Ontario where he completed his M.A. in Sociology. Angelo then attended the University of Windsor Law...
Noël & Associates was founded by Ghislain Noël in 2014 as a boutique law firm dedicated to the practice of real estate law. Under his leadership, the firm has continuously represented builders, investors, private lenders, developers, landlords and property owners across New Brunswick. On...
We know life can be challenging. Unforeseen circumstances and unplanned events can mean big changes. That’s why we’re here. We bring the right support, guidance, advice and assistance to help you navigate the tough times…and make life just a little bit easier to handle. Rajat has over 12 years...
Keith Bracken was a sessional lecturer at the University of Victoria Law School for 8 years and a lecturer at Thompson Rivers University for the past 3 years. He has presented programs to lawyers, judges and police officers. As a judge, he has presided over cases from all aspects of the law...
OAFM Member since 2004/ Mina is an Accredited (OAFM) Comprehensive Family Mediator and Child Protection Mediator. She helps families to make informed and fair financial decisions for their future. She enjoys assisting families to take control of their lives as opposed to leaving it up to the...
Carol Struthers has operated her own law firm in the Bolton, Ontario area since 1989. The focus of her business has been to provide high-quality service to her clients in a friendly, relaxed setting. Her clients have frequently complimented her on being approachable and "down to earth". This...
Bryan Delaney is an Ottawa family law and real estate lawyer and the founder of Delaney's Law Firm. Since 2006, his firm has helped clients with matters related to real estate law, personal injury litigation, family law, alternative dispute resolution, commercial real estate law and appellate...
Preferred Area of Practice: Buying and Selling Businesses, Corporate Reorganizations, Wills and Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Probate Matters. Colleen is Ridgway & Company’s Managing Partner and has a large corporate and Wills and Estate practice. A lifelong resident of the...
Olja is a lawyer and the founder of Brentwood Law Corporation. She is an experienced advisor on all aspects related to Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate and Wills and Estates matters. Olja’s clients include individuals of all ages, families, owners of small businesses and large corporations....
Andy is experienced in all aspects of family law and has appeared before all levels of court. He is recognized for his unique expertise arguing appellate matters primarily before the Alberta Court of Appeal and occasionally before the Supreme Court of Canada. Andy was appointed King’s Counsel in...
Legal Problems - Big or Small We Handle Them All! Our winning strategies come at an unbeatable price. At Cordaie Paralegal Services, we understand that legal services can be expensive, leaving many people without the necessary representation they need. That's why we offer affordable and...
We offer a broad range of legal services to our diverse clientele that includes individuals, businesses, corporations, professionals, and institutions. We are committed to providing quality, efficient, cost-effective legal services. We handle matters with a sense of urgency to ensure a positive...
Safi Law Group is not your typical law firm. We're an esteemed law firm situated in the heart of Edmonton, Alberta, where we provide comprehensive legal services with a particular emphasis on personal injury law. We also offer a range of legal services, including family law, wills and...
Holds a Masters of Law (LL.M), Lindy is fully bilingual. Practices primarily in the areas of Family Law, Employment Law, Wills and Estates. Lindy is highly regarded for his resolution-oriented, cost-efficient approach to resolving disputes. Whether you have been laid off, fired, or otherwise...
Spectrum Family Law in Calgary, AB is a boutique family law firm that proudly provides its clients with a full range of family law services including wills & estate planning and advanced care planning. The Lawyers at Spectrum Family Law will help you resolve family and child custody disputes...
Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School and called to the Bar of Ontario in 2010, Paul’s legal practice has been entirely devoted to creative dispute resolution. After working at several large Bay Street law firms in Toronto, Paul escaped to Prince Edward County where his practice became focused on...
Martin & Mir Law Associates is a firm with offices in Australia, Canada and Sub Offices in UK and European States. The firm owes its name to the father of Attorney K. Martin who established the firm in 1967 and Attorney J. Mirlinda who subsequently joined the firm as a Partner. Later Martin...
Bendig Klassen Raas & Coertze’s legal professionals are consistently sought out due to their commitment to excellence, service and value. We are a very highly respected law firm here in the City of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. We provide various legal services to our clients all over...
Nicole is actively involved in her legal community and community at large. Nicole has been a volunteer with the Law Society of Saskatchewan by serving as a facilitator for televised seminars for over 15 years. Nicole is a Certified Development Volleyball Coach for girls’ volleyball, and also...
Carolyn Shelley is a Partner in our Family Law group. She was born and raised in Kingston and was eager to return after pursuing an Honours degree at the University of Toronto and her LL.B. in Halifax. After her time at Dalhousie University, Carolyn articled with the Office of the Children’s...
I come to the practice of Law having enjoyed a variety of experiences in Life. While my son and daughter were growing up, I made the decision to return to Undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. After completing two years of study in Criminology and Psychology, I realized that life...
Robert completed his undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS), his Juris Doctorate at the University of Windsor and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2013. While at Windsor Law, he was the recipient of the 2011 Scotiabank award in Trusts and achieved the highest standing out of...
Chin & Orr Lawyers was founded in 1994 by Peter Chin and Susan Orr who had the belief that for law to be perceived as fair it had to be understood by their clients. Relying on their friendship based on honesty, trust and integrity Peter and Susan forged a partnership and called it Chin &...
Born and raised in Saint John, Mary-Eileen continues to make her home on the “West side” with her partner Greg and their blended family of amazing teens and young adults. When she is not at work she is happily consumed by all of her family’s various activities, and the many parties and...
If you’re looking for high quality and personal service, you’ve come to the right place. At W. Les Thistle Law Office we’ll give you the attention and personal service you’ll come to expect and enjoy. We offer the very best legal services including Real Estate, Personal Injury, Wills and...
We know that legal action can sometimes be overwhelming. We are dedicated to providing you help in language that you can understand. If you don't feel like you understand your options, just ask, and we will work to find an explanation that works for you. The first step is for us to work with you...
The late Bob Mayer was one of the founding partners of the firm and had a distinguished 45 year career during which he gained a well deserved reputation for serving his clients with integrity and skill. He was a dedicated litigator and advocate for his clients and his work earned the respect of...
Sandy Sihota is the founder of SiLaw Group. She practices exclusively as a family lawyer. In 2021, Sandy was accredited as a Family Law Mediator by the Law Society of BC. In 2019, Sandy found SiLaw Group Family Lawyers with a unique vision to be an approachable and friendly firm by providing...
Kendelle Pollitt, LLB, Q.Med. is the founder and principal of Pier Law & Mediation. Kendelle is both a family lawyer and certified mediator practicing in Surrey and White Rock. After 15 years’ practicing family law in both Vancouver and Fraser Valley law firms, Kendelle decided to start her...
Calgary family lawyers and divorce lawyers. Protect your family, resolve conflicts and begin your new life. Experienced specialists in the division of matrimonial property, spousal support claims, child support claims, child custody, access issues, prenuptial agreements, adoptions, and all...
Jack Haller has been a lawyer in Moncton since 2004. His objective is to help clients resolve their legal issues, whether through negotiated settlements or through Family Court. Jack has over 17 years experience and has appeared in the Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick on numerous...
Family law matters are emotionally draining in which not only the spouses but children go through difficult times and experience lots of anxiety and stress. In family law cases, each situation is different therefore we take an empathetic approach to meet the unique emotional, financial and legal...
Mr. Popovitch focuses his legal practice in the areas of family law, wills and estates, and real estate, as well as mediation and general litigation. He has experience in all levels of court in Alberta. When you need experience and real-world advice on your side. n general, it is our belief that...
After 20 years in the courts, I had my last court appearance in 2019. Court work has a way of consuming time and resources to the detriment of clients who aren’t experiencing a high level of conflict in their separation. When I was litigating, I was in court two or three days a week and...
I am the founder of Russell Alexander Family Lawyers and the firm’s senior partner. In addition to helping clients with separation, divorce, custody and support issues, I oversee the operations of all seven of the firm’s offices, supervise the firm’s clerks, and collaborate frequently with the...
Adam believes in a more compassionate, more balanced manner of practicing law. His passion is helping people of all backgrounds through their difficult legal situations, while maintaining a sense of dignity. Adam's practice is primarily focused on negotiating, litigating, mediation of and...
Brenda Kaine has practiced family law since 1981, first in the Lower Mainland and since 2005, on Vancouver Island. In the ‘80s, her work was mostly carried out in Provincial Court where she represented the government in child protection cases, individuals involved in paternity cases and those...
Janet Tucker (Jazz) moved from Victoria, BC to St. John’s, NL in 2004 – mile 0 to mile 0. Jazz has been a family law lawyer in St. John’s for almost 10 years. In 2014 Jazz attended the Family Mediation Canada (FMC) National Conference held in St. John’s, NL. This sparked a passion in Jazz for...
Pavan Grewal co-founded Triton Law in 2016 with a vision to advocate for her clients with all their litigation issues. She obtained her Law Degree from Kingston University in 2011 and articled at a boutique law firm and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2014. Pavan�s primary areas of...
ROCKWELL D. POLLOCK (Rocky) was raised in Lethbridge, where he now lives with his wife and their six children. He has a B.Sc. (Biochemistry) B.Ed. (science/french) from the University of Lethbridge and LLB from University of Calgary where he graduated in 2003. He is a member of the Alberta Civil...
Asim graduated from the University of Windsor with his Bachelor of Laws degree and received his Bachelor of Arts degree specializing in International Relations from York University. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2004, and articled with a boutique Family/Real Estate law firm in Brampton,...
Allicia was born and raised in Prince Albert, SK. After graduation Allicia attended the University of Saskatchewan in 2001 and received her B.A. in psychology in 2004. She then received her LL.B. from the University of Saskatchewan in 2007. Allicia joined the firm in July 2007, and became a...
Jaspal Virk is the founder Lawyer of Virk Law Professional Corporation. Mr. Virk completed his high school from YPS Patiala (India) and his B.A. and LL.B. from India. He completed his Canadian accreditation by qualifying in the challenge examinations conducted, jointly, by the Law Society of...
A native of Jacquet River, Shawn has resided in Moncton since he was an articling student in 1994. After several years of practice, he joined Actus Law Droit as a partner in 2007. Today, his practice is mainly in the areas of corporate/commercial (incorporations, reorganizations, asset/share...
As the founding member of this law firm, Mr. Lee is also a family mediator, life coach, and award-winning author. For many years, Mr. Lee has been nominated by The ThreeBest Rated as top 3 divorce lawyer, top 3 immigration lawyer, and top 3 criminal defence lawyer in Burnaby. He speaks fluent...
Patricia LeBlanc-Bird has been practicing law since 1983 when she was called to the New Brunswick bar, and has been an associate of the firm since 1990. Patricia was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, and is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. She completed her Bachelor of...
Elham Hadian was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2018. Ms. Hadian established her private practice, Elham Hadian Law, in 2019. Ms. Hadian has since worked with hundreds of clients on various legal issues. Ms. Hadian received her Juris Doctor from Ottawa University. Prior to establishing Elham...
At Onyx, we give you a legal voice by raising our arguments in emotional disputes. As a reputable boutique family and estate litigation firm based in the heart of Vancouver, we are creative legal counsel who solve complex problems. We are not afraid to advance novel arguments that will change...
The Law Office of Dr. Naser Abedi was established in 2001 as a law firm operating from the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada and primarily practicing Family Law, Immigration Law, Business Law, and Wills and Power of Attorney. Our firm maintains many affiliates in other key areas of law, as...
Ryan is an outcome-oriented family law advocate focused on obtaining the best possible result for his clients at the least possible cost. Ryan’s practice comprehensively covers all aspects of family law including: custody and access; child and spousal support; and the division of family...
Robert Pellizzaro practices in the areas of Civil Litigation, Wills and Estates and Family Law. He has extensive experience with issues of separation and divorce, custody and access, child and spousal support, property division, adoption and guardianship, including advice, negotiation,...
Family law requires compassion, professional guidance and legal leadership. Based in Toronto for the last 35 years, Ryan Zigler has provided skilled legal representation to individuals in divorce and family law matters. He is dedicated to resolving cases amicably through negotiation and most...
Valerie M. Little has over 30 years of experience practicing family law both inside and outside of the courtroom. In that time, she has served as a litigator, a certified family law mediator and a collaborative family lawyer in New Westminster. As a result of these experiences, she uses a...
Angela Princewill is the founding lawyer of AP Lawyers, a law firm serving Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Angela founded AP Lawyers in 2014 with a goal of redefining the practice of law. The vision was to abandon the old practice and ways of doing things and empower clients to make...
Lauren was born in Calgary and has lived here all her life. She received both her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and her J.D. from the University of Calgary, and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2018. Lauren has exclusively practiced family law, and is experienced in child protection matters....
BARR LLP is a full service firm featuring one of the province’s best Divorce and Family Law practice groups, a team of Real Estate, Corporate/Commercial, and Wills and Estates professionals, and a senior group of Criminal and Civil Litigators
Heritage Law Office, located in south Edmonton, is a professional law office providing a wide range of legal services to meet any need. Real estate law, estate planning, family law, small business corporate law, civil litigation and commercial law. Heritage Law is also a notary public and...
Kristin Rongve will walk you through every step of your legal needs and requirements, with fast and efficient responses to issues that offer true value for the legal money spent. Kristin’s experience enables her to provide level headed and practical solutions. She has an unwavering ability to...
Nanda & Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation was established in 2003 and is a major general practice law firm based in Mississauga. The firm strives to provide clients with exceptional, personalized service in line with their specific goals and needs. Since its founding, Nanda &...
Melanie grew up in British Columbia but moved to the United States to complete her undergraduate and law degrees in Tennessee. During law school she was a member of the Moot Court Board and Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. She then practiced law in California for several years before returning...
Barbara was called to the Bar of British Columbia 20 years ago, and the High Court of New Zealand, 18 years ago. Currently she is practicing exclusively in Canada as a family law lawyer and mediator, and she also accepts criminal instruction. A retired contractor to the Attorney General...
Ms. Randi Arnot is a partner with the Prince Albert firm of Arnot Heffernan Slobodian Law Office. Randi graduated from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan in 1983, completed her articles in Regina, and has been in private practice in Prince Albert since 1984. She received her...
Michael Purves-Smith is an experienced family lawyer. He focuses on high-conflict, complex matters, including custody, support, and property issues. Michael is a tough litigator who has extensive experience in negotiating, mediating, and litigating all types of family law cases. Michael resides...
Dhindsa Law's Brampton & Mississauga criminal lawyer Navdeep Dhindsa has an innovative problem-solving approach in finding legal solutions for all kind of criminal matters, providing his clients the best possible defenses for Domestic assault charges, Impaired Driving (DUI) offenses,...
Jerry Kiriak established Kiriak Law in July, 1998 to offer clients compassionate representation of their legal rights at highly competitive rates. Since then, his practice has grown to the point where the law firm now has two Associate Lawyers, Claire Spicer and Tor Potter. "I take great pride...
Sean is a co-founder of TC Family Law Group and Demas Schaefer LLP where he practices family law, divorce law, and in wills and estates. In addition, Sean is a trained collaborative lawyer and mediator who has appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta. Sean has developed a reputation as a...
Suzanne has a strong general practice with a focus on litigation. In addition to appearing before tribunals and all levels of Court in Alberta, Suzanne assists her clients in finding resolution through mediation and collaborative processes. She balances out her practice with real estate and...
Jean has been a lawyer since 1989. For at least the last 25 years, her practice has focused almost exclusively on family law and divorce. She has appeared before the court in Alberta at various levels including Provincial Court, Queen’s Bench and the Court of Appeal. As such, she is well...
Katrina R. M. Gibbons is an associate lawyer with the firm and maintains a diverse practice including family law and business law, and she dedicates a large portion of her practice to residential and commercial real estate. Katrina has appeared before the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and...
Parsons Law, is a family-owned office that has a diverse range of experiences in various areas of law. We provide a personal touch when it comes to handling your legal matters, and we have built many long-standing relationships with previous clients. If you are interested in learning more about...
Frenkel Tobin LLP, Toronto Family Lawyers, is a law firm specializing in all areas of family law, including high conflict matrimonial disputes and child protection. We take pride in our ability to resolve family conflicts while always focusing on the needs of any children involved. Our clients...
Jewer Law Office was formerly the law firm of Michael J. Griffin Q.C. Mr. Griffin retired in December of 2013 after 32 years in practice. At that time Tina Jewer had been in practice with Mr. Griffin for 5 years and upon his retirement she took over the firm. The firm has since grown with the...
Annette Scott was raised on the southwest coast of the province, but moved to St. John’s in 1986, completing her undergraduate degree at Memorial University in 1989. After obtaining a law degree from Dalhousie University in 1992, Annette practiced with firms in St. John's for many years,...
The firm of Poole Althouse was first established in Corner Brook in 1956 and is currently comprised of 5 partners, 4 associate lawyers and 14 support staff. With the addition of our office in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in May 2012, we are delighted with the opportunity to provide quality legal...
Adam Crocker founded AJC Law in September 2015, continuing the litigation-based practice he had established with Corner Brook’s oldest law firm. Adam’s focus is your personal injury matter. He has represented clients before all levels of court in Newfoundland and Labrador, including in precedent...
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2009 | Bachelor of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010 | Juris Doctor, University of New Brunswick, 2013 } Called to Bar, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2014. Member, Canadian Bar Association. Personal Injury...
The lawyers of Birdsell Grant LLP have provided legal advice and service to the people and businesses of Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Parkland County, Edmonton and surrounding communities since the firm was established in 1984. In 2017, Birdsell Grant LLP was proud to expand their services to...
When determining child custody arrangements during a divorce, Canadian law firms consider several factors to ensure the best interests of the child are prioritized. Here are some typical factors that may be taken into account:
- Child's Best Interests: The primary consideration is always the child's well-being and what arrangement would be in their best interests. This includes factors such as the child's age, physical and emotional needs, and any special requirements.
- Parent-Child Relationship: The quality of the relationship between each parent and the child is crucial. Law firms assess the level of involvement, bonding, and ability to meet the child's needs exhibited by each parent.
- Parental Fitness: The physical and mental health of each parent is evaluated to determine their ability to provide a safe and stable environment for the child. Any history of abuse, neglect, or substance abuse may also be considered.
- Parental Preference: The wishes of the parents, as well as the child if they are of an appropriate age, may be taken into consideration. However, the preferences of the child are typically given more weight as they get older.
- Parental Cooperation: Law firms assess the willingness of each parent to cooperate and encourage a healthy co-parenting relationship. The ability to communicate effectively and make joint decisions in the child's best interests is considered.
- Continuity and Stability: The law firms may consider the child's existing routine, school, community ties, and overall stability when determining custody arrangements. Maintaining continuity in the child's life may be considered important.
- Sibling Relationships: If the child has siblings, law firms may consider the importance of maintaining those relationships when determining custody arrangements.
- Parental Proximity: The geographical proximity of each parent's residence and its impact on the child's ability to maintain regular and meaningful contact with both parents may be considered.
It's important to note that these factors are not exhaustive, and the weight given to each factor may vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Canadians law firms aim to create custody arrangements that promote the child's well-being and ensure a healthy and nurturing environment.