Family Lawyer in Richmond Hill

Family lawyers for Richmond Hill residents

Separation rarely happens at a convenient time. You may be juggling a job downtown, children in school, and a mortgage on a home you aren’t sure you can keep. We help you sort the urgent from the important, then take things one step at a time.

Wren & Ashby works with Richmond Hill clients on divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, dividing property, and separation agreements. In current Ontario law, “custody” has become decision-making responsibility, and the time children spend with each parent is called parenting time. Our office is in Newmarket, about 20–35 minutes north, and much of our work can happen by phone or video.

Your court: what Richmond Hill families should know

Richmond Hill does have a court office on Major Mackenzie Drive East, but it deals with small claims rather than family matters. Separation and divorce cases from Richmond Hill are heard at the Superior Court of Justice – Family Court, 50 Eagle Street West in Newmarket.

Inside that courthouse, the Family Law Information Centre offers free information and referrals, and mediators are on hand for people with court appearances that day. In most cases, each party attends the Mandatory Information Program before the case goes further. We’ll explain how each of these fits your situation so nothing catches you off guard.

Plenty of separated parents in Richmond Hill never set foot in that building. A negotiated agreement or a mediated parenting plan can settle things privately, and we’ll always look at that route first.

Practical guidance for Richmond Hill families

• Plan for the drive north. Allow extra time on court days – Highway 404 and Yonge Street can both crawl at rush hour – and expect a security check when you arrive.

• Think about two households. If one parent stays in Richmond Hill and the other moves, the children’s school and activities usually shape what a realistic schedule looks like.

• Gather paperwork early. Recent tax returns, pay stubs, mortgage statements and pension or investment statements make support and property discussions faster and less costly.

• Ask about language support. If you’d be more comfortable meeting with an interpreter, tell us when you book. Legal Aid Ontario’s phone line also offers help in more than 300 languages.

Start with a conversation. Our free 30-minute confidential consultation gives you room to ask questions and understand where you stand before you commit to anything. Call (905) 555-0142 or email hello@wrenashby.ca to choose a time that suits you.