Family Lawyer in Brampton, Ontario

Family lawyers for Brampton

SLG Lawyers acts for Brampton clients on every stage of separation, from the first conversation to a signed agreement or a court order. We work by video and phone, so you can meet a lawyer without taking a day off work or arranging childcare.

We act for Brampton clients by video and phone from our Ajax office, with documents signed electronically. Court steps are handled by video where the court permits; where an in-person attendance is required, we will tell you at the outset. If you are in hospital or cannot travel, we can arrange a meeting where you are.

Family law services for Brampton clients

• Separation agreements and divorce
• Parenting time and decision-making (formerly custody and access)
• Child and spousal support
• Property division and the matrimonial home
• Motions to change existing orders and agreements
• Family law for Muslim families, including mahr and religious divorce alongside civil divorce
• Legal Aid Ontario certificates for eligible family matters

Family law for Brampton's communities

Brampton is one of the most diverse cities in Canada, and many families we work with bring cultural, religious and international elements to a separation: a religious marriage alongside a civil one, family property or relatives overseas, extended family living in the home, or children who travel abroad to see grandparents. Ontario law decides parenting, support and property, but a lawyer who understands these realities can draft agreements that work for your family. We can also address mahr and religious divorce alongside the civil process.

Where a parent wants to travel abroad with a child, or a child lives partly outside Canada, clear terms on travel consent, passports and relocation should be in the agreement or order. These issues are best settled early.

Where Brampton family cases are heard

Brampton is not a Unified Family Court location, so family cases are divided between two courts at the A. Grenville & William Davis Courthouse, 7755 Hurontario Street:

• The Superior Court of Justice hears divorces and property division, as well as parenting and support claimed with them.
• The Ontario Court of Justice hears parenting, support and child protection cases, but not divorce or property.

Choosing the right court matters, because some claims can only be made in the Superior Court. Free help is available at the Family Law Information Centre in the courthouse.

Family law deadlines to know

• 6 years after separation or 2 years after a divorce, whichever comes first, to claim equalization of net family property (married spouses).
• Common-law partners' property claims are subject to general limitation periods, so get advice soon after separating.
• 30 days to file an answer after being served with a family court application in Ontario (60 days if served outside Canada or the U.S.).
• 1 year of separation before a divorce can be granted on the ground of separation.

Some limits can be extended, and child support can be claimed at any time while it is owed. Ask us about your dates.

Legal Aid certificates for Brampton families

We accept Legal Aid Ontario certificates for eligible family law matters. If you are not sure whether you qualify, see our guide to Legal Aid for family law in Ontario or call us.

What to bring to your first meeting

• Any court papers, agreements or orders you have received or signed
• Your last three years of income tax returns and notices of assessment
• Recent pay stubs, or business financial statements if you are self-employed
• A list of property and debts on the date of marriage and the date of separation, if you have it
• Your marriage certificate, if you were married
• Your children's names, ages and current schedule

Do not worry if you do not have everything. We will send a checklist and help you gather what is needed.

How to get started

1. Call, WhatsApp or use the consultation form with a short description of your matter.
2. We run a conflict check before discussing details.
3. We book a consultation with a lawyer by video, or in person at our Ajax office if you prefer.
4. If you proceed, you receive a written retainer or contingency agreement before work begins.
5. We send a document checklist and confirm next steps and deadlines.