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If you’re starting your research into family lawyers and feel incredibly overwhelmed with the ambiguity and complexity of prices, services, and time – you’re not alone

When it comes to family law, everyone knows their situation is unique to their lives. According to traditional legal services, every client pays the same hourly rate no matter the complexity of the service required. The process is often costly, and many turn to self-representation to save money and time. Without legal training, this can be a pretty risky way to approach such a crucial time in your life. We’ve seen this happen for years, and that’s why our team is here to provide a new look at hiring a lawyer:

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Pickering Family & Divorce Law Services

Divorce

First off, you do not need to show that the other person was at “fault”, so long as you have been living separate and apart and there is no possibility of reconciliation, you can apply for a divorce.A divorce most commonly requires a year of separation before it can be granted...

Parenting

As of March 1, 2021, child custody and access orders have been modified and updated to parenting orders and contact orders to better reflect the role and responsibilities of the parents and those with contact with the children and children’s best interests...

Child Support

Children typically will spend more time with one parent than the other when parents separate. Therefore, child support is an important issue that needs to be dealt with when parents separate. Parents do not have to file for divorce, nor do they need to be legally married to...

Spousal Support

What is spousal support in the eyes of the law, spousal relationships are essentially financial partnerships. Accordingly, when a relationship ends through divorce or separation one party may be required to assist the other through financial support – legally referred to as spousal...

Separation Agreement

Physical separation is not a prerequisite. In Ontario, separation is recognized even though the parties continued to live in the same home.The best-case scenario at the end of a relationship is entering into a Separation Agreement, which articulates the parties’...

Cohabitation Agreement

Many couples in Canada choose to live together without getting married. Approximately 17% of couples living together are cohabitating in a common-law relationship.However, this number does not accurately reflect the real rate of couple cohabitating together...

Marriage Contract

Commonly referred to as a ‘prenup,’ a marriage contract, under section 52 Family Law Act, is an agreement outlining the terms parties have agreed to usually on how to resolve certain issues on a breakdown of the marriage.It will usually address how you and...

Litigation

At AP Lawyers, we always recommend alternative dispute resolution processes, always starting with negotiations between lawyers.Many matters settle at the negotiation phase. Others progress to mediation and/or arbitration.However not all cases settle, and many others are...

Parenting Plan

When parties who are parents of minor children separate or divorce, it is important that they articulate their agreement on how they will co-parent following separation or divorce.The terms they agree to are then written in a document called a parenting plan. Parenting plans...

Relocation

When one parent wants to move with their child or children, and they are separated or divorced, child relocation issues arise, which is one of the more unpredictable areas of family law.While the courts may recognize the benefits of the parent moving, they must balance...

Independent Legal Advice

It is important to get independent legal advice prior to agreeing to a settlement or signing off on a domestic contract.At AP Lawyers, we respect the parties’ right to negotiate a “fair” settlement and our goal is to ensure that our clients make informed decisions. In other words...

Equalization & Division Of Property

Under the Ontario Family Law Act, divorced or separated partners are entitled to an equalization of their net family properties. The person with the higher net worth pays to the other, half the difference in their networth.At a strategy session with AP Lawyers we start by reviewing...

UNBUNDLED LEGAL SERVICES & PRICING

Quick Question & Advice

Understanding your legal rights can be confusing. There are many peaks and valleys when it comes to family law…

Separation
Agreement Template

The Separation Agreement Template is perfect for your situation if you and your ex-spouse or common-law...

Drafting Agreements Only

If you and your current or ex-partner are looking to draft a separation agreement, marriage contract...

Value Billing Option – Because “All Legal Needs Are Not Created Equal”

Our value billing model includes a buffet of services whereby you can pick and choose exactly how much lawyer involvement you want.

All-Inclusive Package

There’s a reason why lawyers gravitate towards using hourly rates. In some circumstances, the traditional route is the best for your matter…

WHY US

AT AP Lawyers, We have a set of core values that are aimed at providing client-focused legal solutions. This is not just a fancy catchphrase and we have gone to great lengths to define what it means to us as a Firm. In short, at AP Lawyers we believe we are redefining the practice of law.

WHAT IT MEANS TO US TO BE #1 IN CLIENT CARE

COMPASSION

We are a compassionate team, recognizing that our clients don’t always come to us at the highest points in their lives.

CONVENIENCE

We leverage technology to provide our services conveniently to our clients. We also offer extended our office hours.

SPEED

With a team behind our clients they can trust that their work will be completed quickly and accurately.

RESPECT

Everyone deserves respect. Plain and simple.

RELENTLESS

in working to achieve our client’s objectives.

HONESTY

We are always honest in managing our client’s expectations.

MONEY

We are responsible with our client’s resources and are always fair and transparent in our billing practices.

INNOVATION

We are constantly innovating. Thinking of faster and better ways to meet our client’s legal needs, while keeping costs lower.

DO YOU NEED PROFESSIONAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE?

Book a Consultation or call our office now to discuss your situation with one of our experienced family lawyers.

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AREAS WE SERVE

    • Toronto
    • Brampton
    • Mississauga
    • Vaughan
    • Woodbridge
    • Newmarket
    • Markham
    • Richmond Hill
    • Oshawa
    • Ajax
    • Pickering
    • Whitby
    • Peterborough
    • Clarington
    • Caledon
    • Lindsay
    • Etobicoke
    • Brighton
    • Aurora
    • Cobourg
    • Kawartha Lakes
    • Port Hope
    • Bowmanville
    • Uxbridge
    • Port Perry
    • Baltimore
    • Colborne
    • Fraserville
    • Whitchurch
    • Stouffville
    • Toronto
    • Brampton
    • Mississauga
    • Vaughan
    • Woodbridge
    • Pickering
    • Whitby
    • Peterborough
    • Clarington
    • Caledon
    • Kawartha Lakes
    • Port Hope
    • Bowmanville
    • Uxbridge
    • Port Perry
    • Newmarket
    • Markham
    • Richmond Hill
    • Oshawa
    • Ajax
    • Lindsay
    • Etobicoke
    • Brighton
    • Aurora
    • Cobourg
    • Baltimore
    • Colborne
    • Fraserville
    • Whitchurch
    • Stouffville

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