Family Law
Get expert advice on the matters of family law from your home. We bring legal expertise to you in the most convenient and affordable way.
Family Lawyer in Ontario
Dealing with separation, divorce, or child custody can be some of the most stressful events of a person’s life. We work hard to make this experience easier by empowering our clients to make informed decisions. Our lawyers will guide you through the entire process with compassion and understanding, while still aggressively protecting their rights.
At Axess Law, we make family law easier to understand and know that each case is unique. Our team of lawyers gives you expert guidance on matters such as a prenuptial agreement, separation, or divorce. Whether you are seeking independent advice on what options you have or need guidance on cohabitation, we are here to help.
How It Works
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Book Your Appointment
Click on ‘Get Started’ to submit your details. Our client care team will contact you shortly to schedule your appointment with the lawyer
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Meet With The Lawyer
Axess Law gives you legal advice as your case requires. Family lawyers can meet you in person or online, at your convenience.
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Review Documents
Our family lawyers file legal documents or answer court questions. We help you navigate through your domestic legal issue with ease.
Experience Convenience Like Never Before
Expert Advice
Our team of experienced lawyers gives you expert guidance to make informed decisions.
Virtual Appointment
Our lawyers are available across Ontario to meet you virtually. If you wish to meet in person, we have 5 offices across the GTA and Ottawa.
Extended Business Hours
Our lawyers are available 7 days a week from morning to evening so that you don't have to take time off from work.
Our Services
Legal Fee
Independent Legal Advice
$349.99
Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter
$249.99
Uncontested Divorce
$699.99
Domestic Agreement
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Convenient Appointments
Axess Law gives you the choice of booking an online or in-person appointment. Our lawyers are available 7 days a week, including evenings. We can meet in person, by phone, email, or via a remote video call. Axess Law offices have onsite parking and are easily accessible by public transit.
What Our Customers Say About Us
I was so happy with the services I received at this extremely professional and toward thinking law firm. From the beginning of the transaction Axess Law guided me through a easy and painless legal experience. Axess Law’s lawyers are kind and care about their clients. The administration team is also very knowledgeable and organized. I would recommend this firm to anyone looking for a professional legal experience.
★★★★★ 5/5
Extremely impressed by the services and convenience provided by Axess Law. We have engaged with Davinder a few times for different services, and it has been a breeze each time. We've been able to do both remote and in-person visits, and she has been very professional and forthcoming in all her advice. Their prices are fair too, so I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for the legal services that they provide.
★★★★★ 5/5
We had a family member who was in serious financial difficulty due to the Covid-19 pandemic impact on their income. I contacted Trina Powell with Axess Law following considerable research. Our experience with Trina and her firm exceeded our expectations in terms of fast response to our inquiry, sensitive consultation, appropriate solution, and follow-up. The best word to describe our experience is "professional."
★★★★★ 5/5
I contacted Axess Law to prepare a legal document; they have a very easy online booking system. When I arrived to thier office I dealt with a lawyer by the name Pratheeb Uthayakumar; he is very knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. I highly recommended Axess Law.
★★★★★ 5/5
Great experience, professional, knowledgable and pleasant staff, they guide you through a simplified process and explain everything. I definitely recommend them and will return again for future business.
★★★★★ 5/5
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Some FAQs
Family law is made simple at Axess Law. Our affordable family lawyers (Toronto and area):
- give independent advice on legal options
- draft prenuptial or cohabitation agreements
- make marriage contracts
- advise on separation or uncontested divorce
- write foreign divorce letters for Ontario couples.
You get a signed certificate of independent legal advice for the Ontario family court. Our family lawyers:
- review marriage or separation agreements
- examine marriage contracts
- advise you on legal documents
- review financial disclosures
- and answer family law questions.
If you were previously granted a divorce outside Canada, it may not be recognized in Ontario if:
- your spouse didn’t notify you
- the divorce is contrary to public policy
- a foreign court lacked jurisdiction to grant the divorce
- or fraud occurred.
If you are a part of a couple who live separately and have lived apart for a year or more, you can apply. You or your spouse can file the application. As long as the judge finds no outstanding issues, your divorce is complete in around four to six months.
Spouses can change their minds and opt for a contested divorce after applying. Axess Law refers you to trusted legal partners for complicated divorces.
Canada’s Divorce Act was updated on March 1. Recent Divorce Act 2021 changes:
- Call access “parenting time” and custody “decision-making responsibility”.
- Make contact orders for non-parents.
- Better protect families from family violence, threats, or coercion.
- Make children’s best interests — physical, emotional, and psychological safety, security, and well-being — the court’s only consideration.
- Require your spouse to inform you in advance if they move or relocate your children.
- Resolve family disputes outside of court, where safe — we can refer you to family mediators.