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 |Child Support |more ...
Brian Galbraith
owner and founder
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...
124 Dunlop Street West Barrie, ON L4N 1B1
Divorce |Family lawyer |
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 |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family lawyer |Property Division |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |
David Kolinsky
Edmonton Divorce and Criminal Lawyer
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,...
10807 Castle Downs Rd NW #212a, Edmonton, AB T5X 3N
Citizenship and Immigration |Criminal |Divorce |Family lawyer |
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 |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family lawyer |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 |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 |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |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 |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |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 |Divorce |Family lawyer |more ...
Rupinder Khunkhun, B.Sc., J.D.
Lawyer Partner
Rupinder is a Partner at Grandview Law Group LLP. She practices in the areas of Family Law. Rupinder obtained her Bachelor of Science (Biology) from the University of British Columbia in 1999, and her Juris Doctor (JD) also from the University of British Columbia in 2004. She was called to the...
15336 31st Ave #308, Surrey, BC V3Z 0X2
Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |Property Division |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |Mediation and Arbitration |
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 |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family lawyer |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 |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family lawyer |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 |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |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 |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |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 |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |
Paul Riley
CEO
As the CEO of The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm, Paul Riley brings over two decades of legal expertise to his clients. Before embarking on his distinguished legal career, Paul honed his communication skills as a journalist with the CBC in Toronto, Vancouver, and Halifax. His extensive...
116 Albert St #300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3
Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |Spousal Support |
Pacific Point Law Corporation
Tarun Malik, a reputable lawyer with the Law Society of British Columbia, specializes in Family Law, Immigration Law, and Civil Law. With a decade of expertise in Intellectual Property Rights and Patent Law in the U.S., he's expanding his impact in Canada. Clients appreciate his intelligence and...
15585 24 Ave Unit 107, Surrey, BC V4A 2J4
Citizenship and Immigration |Civil Litigation |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |Separation Agreement |Spousal Support |Copyright |Intellectual Property |more ...
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 |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family lawyer |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 |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 |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |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 |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |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 |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family lawyer |Spousal Support |
Curtis Pineiro
Principal Lawyer
Curtis is originally from Kingston, Ontario where he was raised and still has a number of friends and family members. After high school, Curtis studied Computer Science at Trent University where he was actively involved in student politics and various extracurricular activities. Upon graduation...
195 Sherbrooke St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2N2
Estates and Trusts |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family lawyer |Mediation and Arbitration |
Steven King
Principal Lawyer
Steven King is an experienced lawyer based in Oshawa, with a focus on employment and human rights law serving all of Ontario. As a former federal prosecutor, Steven has extensive trial experience. Knowledgeable and easy to understand, Steven ensures his clients feel heard and informed...
119, 50 Richmond St E #2053, Oshawa, ON L1G 7C7
Civil Litigation |Discrimination |Employment |Workers Compensation |Wrongful Dismissal |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |Prenuptial Agreement |more ...
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 |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |Prenuptial Agreement |Separation Agreement |more ...
Matthew J. Villeneuve
Lawyer Partner
Before joining McKenzie Lake and accepting the role of Practice Group leader of the Family Law Department, Matthew Villeneuve spent many years practicing family law in London, Ontario. During this time, Matthew worked both as a partner in a full-service law firm and also at a boutique family...
140 Fullarton St #1800, London, ON N6A 5P2
Civil Litigation |Adoption |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |Prenuptial Agreement |Separation Agreement |Mediation and Arbitration |
Joseph A. Irvine B.A.(Hons), LL.B.
Lawyer
Joe’s practice is focussed exclusively on family law. He is highly experienced in assisting clients with a broad range of issues, from parenting time and decision making with respect to children, to complex support and property matters. Joe works with each individual to understand their goals...
515 Riverbend Dr Suite 200, Kitchener, ON N2K 3S3
Civil Litigation |Adoption |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family lawyer |Spousal Support |Mediation and Arbitration |
Aubrey J. Sherman, B.A., LL.B., AccFM, AccIM, CODR
Managing Partner/Lawyer
Aubrey J. Sherman assists couples in struggling relationships or facing separation and divorce to gain clarity, navigate challenges, and improve communication. He facilitates opportunities to reduce conflict, resolve disputes, plan for a better future, and protect a legacy. Aubrey brings over 19...
2C, 625 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 4V4
Civil Litigation |Estates and Trusts |Adoption |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family lawyer |Spousal Support |Mediation and Arbitration |
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 |Child Support |Collaborative Family Law |Divorce |Family lawyer |Prenuptial Agreement |Separation Agreement |more ...
Sierra Yanush, MA, JD
Mediator and Arbitrator
I have practiced exclusively in family law since being called to the Alberta Bar in 2016. My practice is rooted in a commitment to helping individuals navigate complex legal issues with practical, strategic solutions. I prioritize building strong client relationships through open communication...
1610, 734 - 7 AVE SW Calgary, AB T2P 3P8
Alternative Dispute Resolution |Divorce |Family lawyer |Mediation and Arbitration |
Jana de Waal
Mediator - ADR Counsel
Welcome to Stokes Law Mediation, where we provide professional and compassionate mediation services tailored to your needs. Our team, led by experienced family lawyer Jana de Waal, is dedicated to resolving family matters efficiently and compassionately, providing expertise and insight that...
724 11 Ave SW Unit #201, Calgary, AB T2R 0E4
Alternative Dispute Resolution |Family lawyer |Mediation and Arbitration |
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 |Child Support |Divorce |Family lawyer |Separation Agreement |Commercial Real Estate |more ...
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.