CohabitationAgreement.ca
CohabitationAgreement.ca is a Canada-focused legal platform designed to help common-law partners create tailor-made cohabitation agreements. The service simplifies the legal process by combining affordability with personalized, lawyer-drafted contracts that clarify rights, responsibilities, and...
45 O’Connor Street, Suite 1150, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4
Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family |Prenuptial Agreement |Property Division |Separation Agreement |more ...
Louis Fombon
Barrister-at-Law, Solicitor, Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths in and for the Province of Alberta
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). LOUIS is an...
Unit 620, 840, 6th Avenue, SW Calgary AB T2P 3E5
Business |Civil Litigation |Corporate and Commercial |Debt Recovery |Employment |Wrongful Dismissal |Workplace Safety and Insurance |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |more ...
Kemi L. Palmer
Lawyer Founder
Kemi L. Palmer is a family lawyer practising in Orangeville, Ontario. She offers her clients family law services geared at a resolution of matters in an amicable and client-centred manner. Called to the Ontario Bar in February 2002, Ms. Palmer received her law degree from Osgoode Hall, York...
8-229 Broadway, Suite 200, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K4
Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family |Property Division |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |
Prenup.ca
Prenup.ca is a trusted Canadian resource designed to help individuals and couples understand and create prenuptial and cohabitation agreements with confidence. Whether you’re planning to get married or live together, Prenup.ca offers clear legal guidance, flat-fee agreements, and access to...
45 O'Connor St, Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4
Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family |Prenuptial Agreement |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |
Darryl Glover
Senior Counsel Founder
Darryl Glover is Senior Counsel and owner of Glover & Associates. Prior to law, Mr. Glover obtained his Bachelor of Arts in psychology (bilingual French) at Glendon College of York University, class of ’85. He worked in social work and teaching for challenged young people and received...
464 Kingston Road West Ajax, ON L1S 6M1
Civil Litigation |Discrimination |Employment |Sexual Harassment |Wrongful Dismissal |Estates and Trusts |Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |more ...
Helm Family Law LLP
The Helm Family Law LLP team collectively has over 25 years of experience in providing professional, personalized, legal services, in the area of family and divorce law. Our lawyers are available to explain complex legal issues in simple, easy to understand terms, listen to your needs, and...
9452 51 Ave NW building 3 suite 202, Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6
Civil Litigation |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Prenuptial Agreement |Property Division |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |
Vickram Sidhu Law Corporation
Vickram Sidhu
Vickram Sidhu Law Corporation provides trusted legal advice in British Columbia, offering support in property, workplace, and dispute matters. Whether you need a real estate lawyer in Langley BC, an employment lawyer in Langley, a labour lawyer in Langley, or an experienced civil litigation...
103-20316 56 Avenue Langley, BC, V3A 3Y7
Civil Litigation |Domestic Violence |Employment |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Property Division |Separation Agreement |
Warden Wright LLP
Barriste Solicitor & Notaries
Looking for a lawyer in Durham Region? Sharon Warden and Laura Wright are the principals of Warden Wright LLP. We are committed to delivering exceptional and personalized legal services to Durham Region and beyond. With over 14 years’ experience, our firm can assist you with a range of legal...
1101 Kingston Rd #320, Pickering, ON L1V 1B5
Civil Litigation |Commercial Litigation |Employment |Workers Compensation |Wrongful Dismissal |Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Divorce |Family |more ...
Eric Tianchuan Zhao
Lawyer Founder
I have multiple years of experience in family law. Prior to working exclusively in family law, my career began at a worldly prominent law firm, Baker Mckenzie LLP, where I gained valuable experience in significant financial and business transactions. Before establishing my own legal practice, I...
330 Bay St. Unit 1400, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8
Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family |Prenuptial Agreement |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |
Nathalie Boutet
Lawyer Founder
Nathalie Boutet is a family lawyer, accredited mediator, and certified Family Enterprise Advisor™. With more than 32 years of experience, Nathalie is highly skilled in all aspects of family law, from negotiating prenuptial and cohabitation agreements to property division, spousal and child...
130 King St W #2300, Toronto, ON M5X 1K6
Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family |Spousal Support |Mediation and Arbitration |
Barry Nussbaum
Owner, Senior Lawyer
Barry is a respected member of both the Ontario and New York Bars. With over 17 years of experience, Barry is a successful and proven advocate for family and divorce clients. Barry represents clients in all areas of family law, including, divorce, child custody (decision-making), parenting time...
The Madison Centre, 4950 Yonge St Suite 801, North York, ON M2N 6K1
Estates and Trusts |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |Mediation and Arbitration |
Jane N. Mukongolo
Lawyer Founder
About J.N. Mukongolo Family Law Firm – Serving North York, Scarborough, & Toronto. Jane Mukongolo is a family lawyer practicing family law exclusively from her office in Toronto. Ms. Mukongolo creatively and aggressively serves the interest of her clients. In addition to providing paid...
215 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON M4N 1T3
Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Spousal Support |
Ronan Blake
Lawyer Founder
Ronan Blake is the founder of RPB Family Law and dedicates his practice to exclusively family law matters to be able to best serve his clients’ needs. Whether your matter is in court or out of court, Ronan is able to help. If your matter is contentious and requires litigation, Ronan is an...
376 Churchill Ave N Suite 302, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5C3
Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |
Reena Herian, B.A., LL.B., PM
Lawyer Founder
I’m a family lawyer with over 15 years of varied legal experience. I’m tired of seeing low or no-conflict families paying too much for family law services that take too long and become contested in a highly-adversarial court system. There has to be a better way. These families should have...
14727 87 Ave NW #105, Edmonton, AB T5R 4E5
Alternative Dispute Resolution |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |Mediation and Arbitration |
Adam James
Lawyer Founder
Adam is the founder and lead attorney at Sanctuary Lawyers. With a background marked by personal challenges and professional triumphs, Adam brings a unique perspective to the practice of law. His expertise in criminal defence and personal injury law is complemented by a deep commitment to...
15213 Yonge St #5, Aurora, ON L4G 1L8
Assault |Criminal |Drug Offences |DUI DWI |Juvenile |Theft Fraud |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |more ...
Robert D. Harrison
Lawyer Partner
Robert D. Harrison was born and raised in rural Western Manitoba. He attended Brandon University graduating with a 4 year Bachelor of Science Degree. Robert also received a diploma in psychiatric nursing and registered nursing at the Brandon Mental Health Centre and the Brandon General...
148 8th St, Brandon, MB R7A 3X1
Civil Litigation |Criminal |Estates and Trusts |Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Spousal Support |more ...
Beau Atkins
Lawyer Founder
Beau Atkins is the founder of Evolve Family Law and one of it’s lawyers. After his own frustrating journey navigating the family justice system, Beau leveraged technology and prioritized it’s weaving into all firm processes, law and business alike, to better serve both his clients and the...
247 5th Ave N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2P2
Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Prenuptial Agreement |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |
Oliver S. Cooper
Lawyer Partner
Oliver has focused his practice on courtroom litigation and client centered negotiation/settlement and collaborative law. Oliver has extensive courtroom and administrative tribunal experience appearing in both Provincial and Superior Courts throughout Ontario and Alberta. Oliver joined McGillen...
254 Brock St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2P7
Civil Litigation |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family |Spousal Support |
Kristen Morris B.A. (Hons), J.D.
Lawyer Founder
Kristen attended the University of Guelph where she graduated with Distinction with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa where she graduated in the top ten percent of her class. She has participated in two international law school...
246372 Hockley Road Mono, ON, L9W 6K4
Civil Litigation |Estates and Trusts |Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Prenuptial Agreement |Separation Agreement |more ...
Lewis Family Law Litigation & Mediation
Most family law cases settle without going to trial, and often without starting a court action. Even where proceedings are commenced in court, the bulk of those cases also reach a negotiated resolution. Mediation is a without prejudice process in which clients meet with a neutral third party to...
943 W Broadway #550, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E1
Civil Litigation |Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family |Prenuptial Agreement |Separation Agreement |more ...
Rodger W. Linka B.A., LL.B., C.Arb.
Lawyer Founder
The lawyer and staff of Rodger W. Linka Law Office are pleased to offer you quality services, delivered ethically and efficiently. Browse our Services to see how we can help you in our many areas of expertise and for some valuable information about the law… and you. Visit the About Us section...
2161 Scarth St, Regina, SK S4P 2H8
Arbitration |Corporate and Commercial |Estates and Trusts |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Separation Agreement |Commercial Real Estate |more ...
Saverpierre Maggio
Lawyer
The Walk-in Law Firm has literally served thousands and thousands and thousands since 1998. Our firm is the choice for will and estate lawyers and more in Windsor. When you want legal service from a trustworthy, straight-talking and friendly lawyer, visit the the Walk-in Law Firm. Saverpierre...
1566 Huron Church Rd, Windsor, ON N9C 3Z3
Civil Litigation |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Spousal Support |Notary Public |Commercial Real Estate |Landlord Tenant |more ...
Robert W. Evans
Lawyer Partner
Robert Evans is a partner with RWE Family Law and a lawyer who has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia. Robert practices law because he is committed to the principles of fundamental justice and due process. He crafts solutions to legal problems by listening carefully to his...
808 Nelson St #1700, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2
Appellate |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Prenuptial Agreement |Spousal Support |
Andrew Feldstein
Lawyer Founder
Andrew Feldstein graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1992. Prior to focusing exclusively on family law, Andrew’s legal practice covered many different areas, including corporate commercial. One of Andrew’s fundamental objectives is to achieve those goals mutually and collaboratively, as...
20 Crown Steel Drive Suite 8 Markham, ON L3R 9X9
Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family |Spousal Support |Mediation and Arbitration |
Pier Law & Mediation
Separation and divorce can have a profound impact on people’s lives and more often than not it can be overwhelming both financially and emotionally. You’re not alone, and we’re here to help. Every family is different. We’ll work with you to find the best solution for your unique situation. Over...
1522 Finlay St #205, White Rock, BC V4B 4L9
Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Prenuptial Agreement |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |Mediation and Arbitration |
Steve Dimic
Lawyer Founder
Steve constantly ensures that he has the right level of motivation and embraces the passion towards his work to assist your matters. Steve relies on his hard work ethic, silencing and dominating the naysayers, fighting for the people that believe in him, and unprecedented determination to...
#60, 180 94 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2J 3G8,
Civil Litigation |Class Actions |Corporate and Commercial |Criminal |Drug Offences |DUI DWI |Juvenile |Debt Recovery |Disability Law |more ...
Violeta Craciun
Welcome to Bellagio Law, where we focus on making the legal process approachable and stress-free. I started this firm out of a genuine passion for helping people navigate complex legal matters with confidence and compassion. Having overcome challenges myself, I understand the value of clear...
Altius Centre, 500 4 Ave SW Suite 2500, Calgary, AB T2P 2V6
Citizenship and Immigration |Estates and Trusts |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Spousal Support |Residential Real Estate |
Leena R. Yousefi
CEO Family Lawyer Mediator
Leena (Ronak) Yousefi is a multi-award winning family lawyer, accredited mediator, and the founder of YLaw, the largest female-led law firm in Canada. She is the mother to a lovely toddler who is as strong-minded as her mom, and to twins (totally unexpected!) whom she considers the biggest...
1122 Mainland St #410, Vancouver, BC V6B 5L1
Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |Mediation and Arbitration |
Lorne MacLean, KC
Lawyer Partner
Lorne MacLean, KC (King’s Counsel) is the founder of top-rated MacLean Law and one of Canada’s most experienced and highly rated family lawyers dedicated to family law and divorce in British Columbia. MacLean was been chosen as a top 25 Canadian Lawyer and a BC Leading Business BIV BC 500...
1021 W Hastings St #2900, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C3
Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family |Spousal Support |
PPD Law Office
At PPD Law Office, we believe in working towards the best interest of our clients and maintaining long-term relations, with our clients. We specialize in Real Estate, Business, Corporate Law, Civil Law, Wills & Estate, Immigration Law, and Family law. PPD Law Firm is a distinguished,...
217 10th St Unit C, Brandon, MB R7A 4E9
Business |Citizenship and Immigration |Corporate and Commercial |Estates and Trusts |Child Custody lawyer |Divorce |Family |Prenuptial Agreement |Commercial Real Estate |more ...
Julia Bradely
Lawyer, Notary Public, and Commissioner.
Serving South-Central Ontario, Julia Bradley Law Office stands as a prominent law firm located in Orangeville, providing a comprehensive range of services, including family law litigation, family law mediation, criminal law, real estate law, small claims matters, wills, tenant protection, as...
27 First Street, Orangeville Ontario L9W 2C8
Criminal |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |Divorce |Family |Notary Public |Residential Real Estate |Small Claims |
Carrie Bellan
Trial Lawyer
Carrie Bellan is an experienced trial lawyer who has handled many high-profile cases over the years. She has clients throughout Ontario appearing before the Ontario and Superior Courts of Justice. With a strong sense of social justice, Carrie Bellan is prepared to tackle unfairness, regardless...
162 Broadway – Suite 9, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K3
Assault |Criminal |Drug Offences |DUI DWI |Juvenile |Robbery |Adoption |Child Custody lawyer |Child Support |more ...
Child Custody
Child custody lawyers in Canada specialize in family law and focus on helping clients resolve custody and parenting time disputes involving children. Their role is to protect the best interests of the child while advocating for their client’s parental rights and responsibilities.
In Canada, child custody used to refer to the legal rights and responsibilities of parents following a separation or divorce. However, under the Divorce Act (updated in 2021) and various provincial laws, the terminology has shifted:
- Custody is now referred to as "decision-making responsibility"
- Access is now called "parenting time"
Despite the change in language, many people still use the term "custody" informally.
Child custody lawyers in Canada offer a range of services, including:
- Legal Advice and Strategy
- Explain rights and obligations regarding parenting after separation.
- Help parents understand the legal standards (e.g., best interests of the child).
- Negotiation and Mediation Support
- Assist in negotiating parenting agreements.
- Work with mediators or collaborative family law professionals to resolve disputes without going to court.
- Drafting and Reviewing Agreements
- Draft parenting plans or separation agreements.
- Review existing agreements for fairness and legal compliance.
- Court Representation
- Represent clients in family court if custody or access disputes arise.
- File motions and affidavits, attend hearings, and advocate for a favorable parenting arrangement.
- Enforcement and Modification
- Help enforce existing parenting orders or agreements.
- Apply for changes (modifications) if circumstances change (e.g., relocation, safety concerns).
- Emergency Orders
- Apply for urgent court orders in cases involving abuse, neglect, or child abduction.
- Third-Party and Grandparent Access
- Assist non-parents (e.g., grandparents) seeking contact or decision-making rights