Separation & Divorce
Navigating a separation or divorce can be overwhelming. Our team of family law professionals works collaboratively to provide clear guidance, practical solutions, and compassionate support at every stage of the process. We prioritize resolution through negotiation and settlement wherever possible, crafting detailed and innovative separation agreements and parenting plans tailored to each family’s needs.
When court involvement becomes necessary, we provide skilled and dynamic representation at all levels of court. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that your goals, well-being, and long-term interests remain at the forefront.
Services Include
- Parenting & decision-making / custody arrangements
- Child support, including section 7, special and extraordinary expenses
- Spousal support
- Basic and complex property division
- Equalization of net family property
- Sale or transfer of property
- Negotiating and drafting parenting plans and separation agreements
- Representation in collaborative family law processes
- Representation at mediation, mediation-arbitration, and arbitration
- Advocacy at all stages of the family court process
Family Violence, Gender-Based Violence, Intimate Partner Violence
We combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of the realities of abuse and trauma. We provide dedicated, trauma-informed legal support for individuals experiencing family violence, gender-based violence, domestic violence and intimate partner violence. Our team understands the complex emotional, safety, and legal issues that arise in these circumstances and offer a compassionate, steady approach grounded in expertise.
Whether you are seeking urgent protective measures, navigating parenting or financial issues affected by violence, pursuing a claim for damages, or simply looking for a trauma-informed team to support you through the process, we provide compassionate, professional advocacy tailored to your circumstances. We ensure you are heard and respected, empowering you with clear information, thoughtful legal strategy, and the confidence to remain in control of the choices that shape your future safety and well-being.
Services Include
- Urgent motions and emergency court remedies
- Restraining orders and no-contact orders
- Exclusive possession of the matrimonial home
- Parenting arrangements and decision-making responsibility in the context of family violence
- Child and spousal support where family violence has impacted financial stability
- Motions to change existing orders impacted by safety concerns
- Tort claims and civils claims for damages arising from family violence through the family court process
- Negotiating and drafting parenting plans and separation agreements with safety-driven provisions
- Assistance coordinating with community supports and safety planning
- Representation through negotiation, mediation, mediation-arbitration, arbitration, and all stages of the family court process
Cohabitation & Marriage
We encourage anyone contemplating cohabitation or marriage to understand their legal rights and obligations before making this important commitment. Our lawyers provide clear, customized advice to help you negotiate cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts—whether straightforward or complex—that reflect your personal circumstances and long-term objectives. Our goal is to ensure your agreement reflect your personal and financial goals, protects your interests, supports financial clarity, and provides a solid foundation for your relationship.
Services Include
- Negotiating and drafting cohabitation agreements
- Negotiating and drafting marriage contracts (prenuptial agreements)
- Reviewing and amending existing domestic contracts
Mediation
Through mediation, we help parties resolve issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship in ways that meet their broader needs and goals. Using trauma-informed methods and dispute resolution training, we guide parties, with or without counsel, to fair, balanced, and settlement-focused resolutions while maintaining kind and clear communication throughout the process.
Services Include
- Mediation of parenting and custody arrangements
- Mediation of child and spousal support
- Mediation of property division and equalization issues
- Mediation of domestic contracts, including separation agreements
- Mediation as part of a collaborative family law process
Legal Consulting
Samantha Eisen provides strategic, trauma-informed consulting services to lawyers navigating complex family law matters involving family violence and intimate partner violence. With a focus on client-centred, settlement-aware litigation strategies, Samantha supports counsel in developing effective legal approaches that balance strong advocacy with sensitivity to the needs of impacted clients.
Services Include
- Strategic advice on advancing or defending claims involving family violence
- Litigation planning for complex or high-conflict family law matters
- Guidance on drafting pleadings, affidavits, and litigation materials, including:
- advancing tort claims within family law proceedings
- pleading and quantifying damages related to intimate partner violence (e.g., assault, battery, coercive control, emotional abuse)
- amending an Application or Answer to include tort claims under Ontario law
Why clients choose us
Clear, practical support on cohabitation, marriage, separation and divorce.
Settlement Focused
We prioritize resolution and stability over unnecessary conflict.
Trauma-informed
We listen first, communicate clearly, and move at a pace that supports you.
Kind and clear communication
Plain-language guidance so you always know what comes next.
Experienced advocacy
Strategic and supportive representation in negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation.
Let’s Talk About Your Situation
Every family is different and so is every solution. Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your next steps.
