What you should know before you separate - FAQs
Questions about family law in Ontario.
Nelligan O'Brien Payne's Estate Planning Group.
Our family law lawyers are highly sensitive to clients' emotional and legal concerns when an issue concerns their family. With our knowledge and experience we strive to make this legal process as painless as possible. We endeavour to address all family law disputes with mediation, arbitration, and resolution in mind. We handle all types of family law issues involving:
Our lawyers are at the forefront of developments in family law. Members of our practice group have appeared before courts and tribunals to deal with issues involving traditional family law, as well as exploring the rights of common law and same-sex spouses, to ensure that the law is applied in a fair and equitable manner. Our lawyers have contributed to precedents that have helped Canadian family law evolve to meet today's values.
In addition to our Ottawa office, we provide family law service in various other areas of Ontario.