We provide clear, strategic legal guidance to help you move forward with confidence whether through negotiation, or court when necessary.
Family law matters can affect every part of your life — your children, your finances, your home, and your future. HP advises clients on a wide range of family law issues, including separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and property division. Whatever stage you are at, our team provides clear guidance, practical advice, and experienced support to help you move forward.
Simple, joint, and complex separation or divorce matters, plus separation agreements and independent legal advice.
Parenting arrangements including decision-making, parenting time, relocation, and grandparent or non-parent access.
Child support issues including variations, retroactive claims, Section 7 expenses, and FRO issues.
Spousal support claims and variations, including urgent motions and economic hardship issues.
Equalization, pensions, tax implications, business valuations, and complex property claims.
Children’s Aid and child protection matters, including first appearances, conferences, mediations, and trials.
Restraining and no-contact orders, safety planning, and urgent court steps related to abuse, coercion, or intimate partner violence.
Marriage, cohabitation, and separation agreements, including review, negotiation, drafting, and independent legal advice.
Additional family law support, including guardianship, mediation or arbitration, dependent support claims, and interim disbursements.
Your first meeting with us can take place by phone, video conference, or in person. It is free, confidential, and scheduled for up to 45 minutes.
Choosing the right family law team means finding lawyers who combine compassion with clarity, and practical problem-solving with strong advocacy when needed.
Our clients receive responsive support, clear advice about their rights and options, and experienced guidance through separation, divorce, parenting, support, and property matters.
We help you move forward with informed decisions, sound strategy, and a resolution process that is mindful of both outcome and cost.
We understand that family law matters are deeply personal. Our team takes the time to listen, respond promptly, and support you with compassion and care at every stage of the process.
We explain your rights, obligations, and options in plain language so you can make informed decisions with greater confidence. Our goal is to help you understand both the legal process and the practical path forward.
Our family law team has experience guiding clients through lawyer-to-lawyer negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings across a wide range of matters. We combine strategic advice with strong advocacy.
We work toward practical, effective solutions while remaining mindful of cost, timing, and the long-term impact on your life. Wherever possible, we aim to resolve matters efficiently without losing sight of what matters most to you.
Lawyer-to-lawyer discussions to reach practical terms.
When both parties can exchange information and engage in good-faith bargaining.
Agreement without court where possible.
A neutral mediator helps you work toward a resolution.
When communication is possible but guidance is needed to move forward.
Terms drafted into a settlement framework.
A private decision-maker resolves specific issues.
When parties cannot agree on issues or are too far apart to mediate their disputes, arbitration offers a quicker confidential resolution alternative to the court process.
A confidential process, and binding decision outside the traditional court process.
A judge decides when resolution isn’t achievable otherwise.
Urgent situations, safety concerns, disclosure issues, or persistent impasse.
Orders and timelines that move the case forward.
We’ll ask a few quick questions to better understand your situation and guide you to the right next step.
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll help determine the best approach for your situation.
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Family law matters are deeply personal. Our team focuses on clear communication, responsive support, and practical guidance so clients understand their options and next steps throughout the process.
Here are some common questions about family law and how our firm can help you navigate your legal issues.
The total cost of a family law matter depends on several factors, including the complexity of the issues, the cooperation of the other party, whether court involvement is required, and the time needed to obtain financial disclosure. Himelfarb Proszanski bills family law clients on an hourly basis. We do not accept legal aid.
An uncontested divorce in Ontario is typically finalized within approximately 8 months to 1 year, although court backlogs can sometimes extend that timeline beyond 1 year. If there are unresolved issues such as parenting, support, or property division, the process may take longer.
Not always. Many family law matters can be resolved outside of court through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. Whether court is necessary depends on the issues in dispute, the urgency of the situation, and whether the parties can reach an agreement. Our family law team can help you understand which path may be appropriate for your circumstances.
Our family law team can assist with urgent family law matters, including child protection concerns and situations involving intimate partner violence. If your matter is urgent, call Natasha Razack at +1-877-820-1210 ext. 248 or submit a message to our Family Law team using the Free Consultation form and briefly explain the urgency of your situation.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or contact emergency services.
Child support in Ontario is generally determined using the applicable Child Support Guidelines. Key factors include the payor’s income, the number of children, the parenting arrangement.
Other factors may also be relevant, including shared or split parenting arrangements, adult children who remain dependent, imputed income, and undue hardship claims.
Spousal support is assessed based on entitlement, amount, and duration. Courts may consider factors such as the length of the relationship, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, roles during the relationship, childcare responsibilities, financial need, economic disadvantage, and the ability to become self-sufficient.
In practice, Ontario courts often use the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines to help determine a range for support, but the appropriate result depends on the specific facts of the case.
No. In Ontario, you do not always need to have been married to claim spousal support. Married spouses may claim support under the Divorce Act or Ontario’s Family Law Act. Unmarried spouses may also be able to claim support under the Family Law Act if they meet the legal definition of “spouse,” including where they have lived together continuously for at least three years, or have lived together in a relationship of some permanence and are the parents of a child.
Entitlement, amount, and duration depend on the specific circumstances of the relationship.
