Comprehensive drafting and limited-scope family law services are available to help you steer your situation with the right legal support. Services include preparing cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts (prenuptial agreements), and separation agreements, as well as assisting self-represented individuals with unbundled family law matters such as uncontested divorces and other limited retainers.
Each service is designed to provide clear, practical, and affordable legal assistance while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Marriage contracts and prenuptial agreements help couples clearly define their financial rights and responsibilities before or during marriage. These agreements can protect individual assets, outline property division, and reduce future conflict by setting expectations in advance.
Cohabitation agreements protect unmarried partners by clearly outlining how property, finances, and responsibilities will be managed during the relationship and in the event of separation. They provide clarity, predictability, and legal protection for couples choosing to live together without marriage.
Separation agreements set out the terms for how spouses or partners will resolve issues such as property division, support, and parenting after separation. It provides a clear, legally binding framework that helps both parties move forward with certainty and fairness.
File your uncontested divorce with confidence through professionally prepared documentation and correctly completed court forms. All details are carefully reviewed to ensure nothing is missed, helping you avoid delays and move the process forward smoothly and efficiently.
Required by the Ontario Marriage Office when a prior divorce occurred outside Canada, a Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter confirms the validity of that divorce under Canadian law. Professional legal opinions are provided to help you meet licensing requirements quickly and without delays.
Independent Legal Advice ensures that you understand the terms, rights, and consequences of a legal agreement before signing. Professional ILA services are provided for family law contracts, including separation, cohabitation, and marriage agreements, to ensure informed consent and enforceability.
Get strategic guidance and legal advice while you handle direct discussions with your former partner or their lawyer. We help you prepare negotiation points, review settlement offers, and draft or revise proposals to protect your interests without committing to full representation. Ideal for clients seeking control of their process while ensuring decisions are informed by legal insight.
Handle your own family law matter with professional guidance at key stages. We assist with choosing the right forms, explaining court procedures, organizing evidence, and reviewing your documents before filing. You remain self-represented, but gain the confidence of knowing your materials meet Ontario Family Court standards.
Book a focused consultation to understand your rights and next steps before making any major decisions. Whether you’re separating, negotiating support, or starting court forms, you can speak directly with a lawyer to get clear, practical advice specific to your situation—without any obligation for full representation.
Affordable, limited-scope legal assistance for Ontario Small Claims Court and other civil matters. Professional support is available for preparing, reviewing, and filing documents, ensuring pleadings meet court requirements, and guiding clients through each stage of the process—from starting a claim to enforcing a judgment.
Suitable for those pursuing payment, responding to a claim, or enforcing a court order while maintaining control of their case without the cost of full representation.
Start your claim with a strong, well-drafted demand letter. We prepare detailed correspondence outlining your legal position, evidence, and remedies sought to encourage prompt payment or settlement before court action becomes necessary. A clear, lawyer-issued demand often helps resolve disputes efficiently and demonstrates seriousness to the opposing party.
Comprehensive assistance for every stage of your Small Claims Court matter. We help prepare and review all required documents—including Affidavits and Supporting Evidence, Small Claims Applications (Plaintiff’s Claims), Defences and Counterclaims, Noting in Default, Default Judgment Applications, Motions to Set Aside Default Judgments, and Enforcement of Judgments. You receive guidance, documentation, and procedural support to ensure your claim or defence is properly presented and compliant with court rules.
Get direct legal guidance from an Ontario lawyer to help you manage your own case with confidence. We offer one-on-one coaching sessions to explain procedures, assess your evidence, prepare for hearings or settlement conferences, and discuss strategy. You remain self-represented but benefit from professional insight at each step.
We assist with negotiation strategies, settlement discussions, and drafting or reviewing settlement offers and releases. Our goal is to help you achieve a fair resolution without unnecessary litigation, ensuring all terms are properly documented and enforceable under Ontario law.
Affordable, limited-scope legal assistance for preparing and reviewing Wills and estate planning documents in Ontario. Professional support is available for drafting personalized Wills, Powers of Attorney, and related estate documents to ensure wishes are clearly expressed and legally valid.
Ideal for individuals seeking control and clarity in their estate affairs without the cost of full representation.
Assistance with drafting or reviewing a legally valid Will that reflects personal wishes regarding the distribution of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of executors. Guidance ensures the document complies with Ontario law and minimizes potential disputes or confusion among beneficiaries.
Preparation or review of a Power of Attorney for Property and or Personal Care to authorize a trusted individual to manage financial and legal affairs in the event of incapacity or absence and appointing a representative to make healthcare and personal decisions if the grantor becomes unable to do so. Ensures the scope of authority and conditions are clearly defined and legally effective
Get personal affidavits and statutory declarations drafted and commissioned accurately for use in Ontario or abroad. Services include General Affidavits, Affidavit of Identity, Affidavit of Residence or Address, OSAP Affidavit, Affidavit of Ownership, Affidavit of Name or Identity Change, Affidavit of Marital or Single Status, Affidavit of Support or Sponsorship, Statutory Declarations, and Statutory Declarations of No Impediment to Marriage.
Affordable, limited-scope legal support for preparing, reviewing, and commissioning immigration-related documents and ensuring documents meet IRCC and visa office requirements.
Preparation of formal letters or declarations to support visitor visa, family sponsorship, or temporary residence applications, including statements confirming financial support for a relative or student.
Assistance with preparing and reviewing all types of immigration and citizenship applications, including Permanent Residence (PR) card renewals, citizenship applications, family sponsorships, visitor visas, study and work permits, and humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) submissions. Services include drafting supporting affidavits, letters of explanation, and reviewing application packages for accuracy and completeness.
Limited-scope representation for appeals and reviews of immigration decisions, including sponsorship refusals, residency obligation determinations, PR card revocations, removal orders, and citizenship refusals. Services include preparing appeal materials, written arguments, and guidance for hearings before the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) or Federal Court
Administration of oaths or solemn affirmations for affidavits, declarations, and statutory documents. Get your documents notarized quickly and correctly for use in Canada or abroad.
Get your documents notarized in a single session, even if you have multiple documents to certify, witness, or sign. Alternatively, choose a bundle option to have your documents notarized over a two-month period at your convenience.
Tailored legal assistance under a limited-scope retainer, allowing clients to choose specific services instead of full representation. Ideal for individuals who want professional legal help with select parts of their matter while keeping control of their case and managing costs effectively.
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