Family law · York Region & the GTA
Clarity for the hardest chapter of your life.
Calm, plain-language guidance through separation, divorce and parenting decisions — from family lawyers who listen first and look for the gentlest path that still protects you.
Free 30-minute consultation · 100% confidential · No obligation
“For the first time in months, I felt like someone was actually on my side — and calm about it.”
Former client, Aurora
18 yrs
focused on Ontario family law
1,200+
families guided through separation
4.9 ★
average rating from 120+ Google reviews
1 day
to hear back from a lawyer, not a call centre
We understand
If you’re reading this late at night with a knot in your stomach, you’re not alone.
Most people who call us have never needed a lawyer before. They’re worried about their children, their home and their money — and about saying the wrong thing. That’s completely normal.
Our job is to make this feel manageable: to explain where you stand, what your real options are, and what happens next. Then to walk beside you, step by step, until it’s done.
You’ll always know what happens next, and why
You’ll speak with your lawyer directly — not a call centre
You’ll get honest advice, even when it isn’t what you hoped to hear
How we help
Family law help for every part of a separation
Whether you’re just starting to think about separating or you’re already in the middle of a case, we can help with all of it.
Divorce
Understand the steps, timelines and options, then move through your divorce with calm, practical support.
Learn more
Child Custody & Parenting Time
Build a parenting plan that puts your children first, with clear guidance on decision-making and parenting time.
Learn more
Child & Spousal Support
Clear, fair support arrangements based on Ontario’s guidelines, so children and spouses can plan with confidence.
Learn more
Property Division
Understand your rights, from the family home to pensions, and divide property fairly with less stress.
Learn more
Separation Agreements
Put your decisions about children, support and property in writing, so everyone knows where they stand.
Learn more
Mediation
Work out parenting, support and property with a neutral mediator – often calmer, quicker and less costly than court.
Learn more
Adoption
Step-parent, relative and adult adoptions handled with care, so the law recognizes the family you already are.
Learn more
Protection Orders
Calm, confidential help with restraining orders, staying in your home and urgent court steps when safety is a concern.
Learn more
What to expect
Four steps from overwhelmed to on your way
Every family is different, but the path usually looks like this. You’ll always know which step you’re on.
01
A free, confidential conversation
Tell us what’s happening. We listen, answer your first questions and explain your options — with no pressure to decide anything.
02
A clear strategy
We map out the likely path, the timeline and the cost, and agree on what matters most to you and your children.
03
Negotiation and resolution
We work toward a fair agreement through negotiation or mediation, and go to court only when it’s truly needed.
04
Moving forward
We finalize the paperwork, explain what the agreement or order means day to day, and stay available as life changes.
Why families choose us
Steady, honest and on your side
We’re a small firm on purpose. It means you get experienced lawyers who know your file — and who pick up the phone.
Settlement-first
Most families do better outside a courtroom. We negotiate and mediate first, and prepare for court only when it’s truly needed.
Direct lawyer access
You’ll have your lawyer’s direct line and email. No call centres, no being passed around.
Transparent fees
Clear estimates up front, flat fees where possible and itemized bills. No surprises.
Fast responses
We reply to every client message within one business day — usually much sooner.
Meet our founder
Elliot Wren
Founding Lawyer · Called to the Ontario bar in 2008
“I want every client to leave our first meeting understanding exactly where they stand — and feeling a little lighter than when they walked in.”
Elliot has guided Ontario families through separation for more than fifteen years, with clear advice, steady negotiation and careful court work when it’s truly needed.
Negotiation & litigation
Parenting plans
English & French
In their words
What it feels like to work with us
Shared with permission. Names are withheld to protect our clients’ privacy.
4.9
from 120+ Google reviews
I came in barely able to speak without crying. Elliot let me take my time, then walked me through every option in plain words. For the first time in months I slept through the night, because I finally understood what was going to happen and what it would cost.
Former client, Aurora
Separation agreement
Marcus kept every session calm, even when my ex and I could barely look at each other. Marcus never took sides, never rushed us and made sure our kids stayed at the centre of every conversation. We left with a plan we both actually follow.
Former client, Newmarket
Parenting plan
I expected a long, confusing process. Instead I got a clear checklist, a realistic timeline and replies to my emails the same day or the next. The fees were explained up front and there were no surprises on any invoice.
Former client, Richmond Hill
Uncontested divorce
Mediation scared me at first. The private screening meeting made me feel safe and heard, and I knew I could stop at any time. Having my own lawyer review everything afterwards gave me real peace of mind.
Former client, Markham
Mediation
Adopting my stepdaughter was the happiest legal paperwork I will ever do, and the team treated it that way. They explained each consent and form gently, answered my endless questions and made the whole family feel welcome.
Former client, Vaughan
Step-parent adoption
Talking about money with my ex felt impossible. Elliot explained how support is worked out, what was fair to ask for and why, without ever making me feel foolish. I always knew where things stood and what the next step was.
Former client, East Gwillimbury
Spousal support
Questions
Answers to what people ask us first
Short, honest answers. If your question isn’t here, ask us in your free consultation — there are no silly questions.
How long does a divorce take in Ontario?
At what age can a child decide which parent to live with in Ontario?
How much child support will I pay in Ontario?
Do common-law partners split property in Ontario?
Do I have to go to court?
How much does a family lawyer cost in Ontario?
Take the first step
Talk it through with someone who understands — quietly, at your own pace.
Your first 30-minute consultation is free and completely confidential. Come in person, call, or meet by video — whatever feels safest and easiest.
No obligation — you decide if and when to go further
We’ll check for conflicts before you share details
Evening and virtual appointments available
Prefer to talk now? (905) 555-0142
Book a free, confidential consultation
Tell us a little about your situation. A lawyer — not a call centre — will reply within one business day.
100% confidential. We never share your information, and we’ll only contact you the way you prefer.