Family Lawyer in Mississauga, Ontario

Family lawyers for Mississauga

SLG Lawyers acts for Mississauga clients on separation, divorce, parenting, support and property, by video and phone. Meetings fit around your work and your children's schedule, and documents are signed electronically.

We act for Mississauga 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 Mississauga 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

Condos, high incomes and complex support

Many Mississauga separations involve a condominium as the matrimonial home, two professional incomes, or income that is not a simple salary: bonuses, stock options, commissions or a business. Support is based on income, so getting the income right is often the most important step. We review tax returns, corporate statements and pay records to calculate child support under the Federal Child Support Guidelines and spousal support ranges under the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines.

If one spouse wants to keep the condo, the agreement needs to deal with the mortgage, refinancing and condo fees, not just the value. See property division and the matrimonial home.

Where Mississauga family cases are heard

Family cases from Mississauga are heard at the A. Grenville & William Davis Courthouse, 7755 Hurontario Street, Brampton. Peel is not a Unified Family Court location, so:

• Divorce and property division go to the Superior Court of Justice.
• Parenting, support and child protection without a divorce or property claim can be brought in the Ontario Court of Justice.

Many cases settle through negotiation or mediation without a contested hearing.

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 Mississauga 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.