How We Can Help

We offer a number of services to help you resolve your family law issues in the way that makes the most sense for you. We can help you to decide on the best course of action by considering factors such as the urgency of your matter, the complexity of the issues, the degree of conflict, and the financial resources at your disposal.

Mediation

Mediation provides a low-conflict and cost-effective approach to resolving family law issues. It's most effective for legal matters where both parties are committed to resolving issues without resorting to lengthy negotiations or litigation.

For more information on how we can help, refer to the informationon our Joint Consultation and Mediation page.

Legal Consultation

We generally recommend that you start with a legal consultation to review your issues, get some preliminary advice, and determine which processes are best suited to resolving your matter. We offer a free, initial 15 minute introductory phone call to help you decide the best way to proceed. Full legal consultations are billed at Nora’s regular hourly rate of $400 per hour plus GST. Book your free introductory call here.

Collaborative Divorce

If you are dedicated to resolving your issues out of court, the Collaborative Family Process is a great option.

For more information on Collaborative Divorce, refer to the information on our Collaborative Divorce page.

Litigation

Litigation (going to court) is rarely the best option for resolving family law disputes. As a general rule, it results in increased conflict, extends the time it takes to resolve the dispute, and is the most expensive option. If, after attempting to settle your matter out of court, it appears that a contested court application is required to resolve your matter, we will refer you to another lawyer to litigate the matter, provide legal coaching so that you can represent your self, or, in limited cases, assist you by representing you in Court.

Agreements and Uncontested Divorces

If you’ve already reached an agreement with your spouse, we can assist you with drafting Separation Agreements (sometimes referred to as Minutes of Settlement or Divorce and Family Property Agreements), Consent Orders and Uncontested Divorce Application. We can also draft Cohabitation and Prenuptial Agreements.