Family Legal Services & Advice | Bortolussi Family Law


	Family Legal ServiceS
	WHAT LEGAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ME? At Bortolussi Family Law we provide legal advice and representation in all areas of Family Law. Our dedicated lawyers will represent you with confidence, professionalism and skill, both in and out of court on all issues whether you are common law spouses, getting married, legally married or separating. Our lawyers will discuss and recommend which process best suits your needs. This may involve starting a court proceeding or going to arbitration. Negotiation, Mediation and Collaborative Practice are also available to assist in reaching a resolution when you require a separation agreement, cohabitation agreement, pre-nuptial agreement, marriage contract or paternity agreement.

	WHY DO I REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF A LAWYER?
	The beginning or end of a family relationship often results in legal consequences. Our lawyers will ensure you are fully aware of these legal issues and their consequences. Every person and every case is different. That is why we must understand your individual needs and goals. We will explain and clarify your rights, obligations and options so that you make informed decisions knowing the consequences of your choices.

	WHEN DO I REQUIRE LEGAL ADVICE?
	The best results are obtained for you when our lawyers are able to work with you as early in the situation as possible.

WHAT ARE THE LEGAL ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE?

CHILDREN
	● Custody ● Access ● Moving the Residence of a Child (Mobility) ● Paternity ● Child abduction and child protection ● Adoption

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
	● Child Support ● Spousal Support ● Enforcement of Support Payments ● Variation of Support ● Family Responsibility Office (FRO) Disputes

DIVISION AND EQUALIZATION OF PROPERTY
	● Exclusive Possession of the Matrimonial Home and Contents ● Sale of the Matrimonial Home ● Preservation and Non-Depletion of Property ● Equalization of Net Family Property ● Unequal Division of Net Family Property ● Ownership Rights and Interests in Property

SAFETY
	● Restraining Orders ● Non-Harassment Orders

TERMINATION OF THE MARRIAGE
	● Divorce: termination of a legal marriage by Order of the Civil Courts ● Annulment: declaration of nullity of the marriage by Order of the Civil Courts

REMARRIAGE
	● Divorce or Annulment ● Recognition in Ontario of a Foreign Divorce Decree requiring the opinion of an Ontario lawyer

BRINGING CLARITY TO FAMILY LAW

Bortolussi Family Law is located in Vaughan, Ontario and serves Woodbridge, Concord, Maple, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Brampton, Bolton, Nobleton, Newmarket, Aurora, Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area or GTA.

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3300 Highway 7 West, Suite 210
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 4M3
T. 416 987 3300 | F. 905 907 0707

Family Legal ServiceS

WHAT LEGAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ME?

WHY DO I REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF A LAWYER?

WHEN DO I REQUIRE LEGAL ADVICE?

WHAT ARE THE LEGAL ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE?

BRINGING CLARITY TO FAMILY LAW