Brace Law specializes in family law and has two convenient locations in Vaughan and Oakville to serve the residents of Brampton.
Our experienced family lawyers have extensive experience in a variety of family law disputes and matters.
Our experienced legal team provides quality legal representation for your families’ law disputes. Dealing with divorce can be an emotionally traumatic experience for everyone involved, especially the children. That is why we always strive to consider the best interest of the children and to reduce conflict. At Brace Law, we are sensitive to the personal and emotional nature of such disputes, and your dedicated and knowledgeable family lawyer will work to ensure that your case is handled with the utmost care and will do everything possible for a favourable outcome.
Our dependable family lawyers handle all family law matters including legal contracts, divorce and separation to child custody and access arrangements.
Lawyers at our office can speak Punjabi, Farsi, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu, English, Italian, Albanian and Arabic.
Child Related Matters
It may or may not have been your decision to end your marriage, but if children are involved, the well-being and welfare of the child are at the forefront of a parent’s mind. Disputes between custody, access, and child support can be an emotionally taxing process for you and for your child. That’s why it is important to ensure that you have all the necessary information and guidance to best protect you and your child.
At Brace Law, we focus on providing a customized solution for you and your child because we recognize the importance of maintaining your child’s well-being. Click here to speak to our experienced family lawyers in Brampton to learn more about your rights and protecting your custody rights.
Common Law Lawyer Brampton
In Ontario common-law spouses generally have fewer legal rights than married spouses. If your relationship breaks down, it is important to know and understand Ontario common law and the distinctions between married spouses and cohabitating partners in order to protect yourself. The process may be difficult and confusing, so it is important to retain skilled and experienced family lawyers that understands the complexity of common law and cohabitation agreements to represent your matter. At Brace Law, our knowledgeable team will provide you with the necessary information regarding your common law matter and devise a solution that best protects your rights and interests. Click here to arrange a meeting with our experienced family lawyers in Brampton to learn more about your common law rights.
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Divorce Lawyers Brampton
When a spousal relationship breaks down, divorce is one of the options available for couples who wish to end their relationship. Divorces can either be Uncontested or Contested.
An uncontested divorce means only a divorce claim is filed in court. Therefore, no claim for child custody, child support, spousal support or division of property is filed. You can also file a joint uncontested divorce if you and your ex wish to apply together. A contested divorce means both parties do not agree on all issues, such as custody, child support, spousal support, division of property, matrimonial home and much more. At Brace Law our experienced legal team can guide you through this process.
Although a divorce is not mandatory, couples may also choose to separate and enter into a separation agreement. It is only necessary if one of the individuals would like to re-marry, at which point he or she must get a formal divorce judgment—and a final certificate verifying it—from the court. If you have a contested matter, then you want to make sure you arrange a meeting with our experienced family lawyers in Brampton to learn more about your options.
Separation Lawyers Brampton
Separation is another option instead of divorce. A separation is when you both decide to end the relationship without applying to the court for approval. Separation agreements allow two spouses to live “separate and apart” from the other without legally ending their marriage. They may choose to live in separate homes, but it’s not required in order to be legally separated.
You may choose to draft an informal agreement or retain Brace Law to draft a final separation agreement. A final separation agreement may include specific arrangements related to child custody and access, child support, spousal support and division of property and assets. Brace Law will come to a solution that best protects your rights and interests. Click here to speak with our experienced family lawyers in Brampton to learn more about separations and your options.
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Spousal Support
Spousal support is the money paid by one spouse to another after a separation or divorce. It is sometimes called “alimony” or “maintenance.” Spousal support is usually paid on a monthly basis, but it can be paid as a lump sum. Spousal support obligations arise out of marriages as well as common-law relationships and same-sex relationships. Section 33 of the Family Law Act (FLA) and Section 15 of the Divorce Act (DA) give the court the authority to order a person to provide support for his or her dependents and determine the amount of spousal support in Ontario, Canada.
Only individuals who are married may apply for spousal support under the DA. Individuals who are both married and common law may apply for spousal support under the FLA.
This area of law is complex and may be difficult for you to navigate without legal representation. Brace Law will help guide you through the process of your divorce or separation and help you understand your obligations or entitlement to spousal support. Click here to arrange a meeting with our experienced family lawyers in Brampton to learn more about your obligations and calculating your spousal support.
Domestic Contracts & Negotiations Lawyers
A domestic contract is an agreement that sets out specific terms in a relationship. There are different kinds of domestic arrangements that are recognized under the Family Law Act, such as cohabitation agreements and marriage agreements.
A cohabitation agreement is set up to protect a couple financially if the couple chooses to live together without being married. The deal, among other matters, usually sets out the spouses’ ownership and/or division of property and their support obligations. Cohabitation agreements cannot determine the rights of custody or access to children.
In Ontario, a marriage contract is commonly referred to as a “prenuptial agreement” (or “prenup”). It can be prepared either for two people who are married to one another or intend to marry one another. A prenup agreement is limited to addressing the following: Ownership and division of property; Child Support; Spousal Support; and the right to direct the education and moral upbringing of children.
It is essential to obtain legal representation that understands the law surrounding domestic contracts and can explain the legal obligations of a valid domestic contract. At Brace Law, our experienced legal team is committed to helping you understand your legal requirements and the process of negotiating and drafting domestic contracts. Click here to speak to our experienced family lawyers in Brampton to learn more about domestic contracts and negotiations.
