Divorce & Separation
Legal strategy for divorce and separation focused on your interests and goals. Utilize our established approaches to resolving each issue
Soica & Associates is a Toronto family law firm providing comprehensive representation in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, separation agreements, and domestic contracts across Toronto and near Toronto. Our firm is dedicated exclusively to Ontario family law, allowing us to remain at the forefront of legislative developments, judicial decisions, and emerging legal issues affecting families throughout the province.
Whether you are seeking a divorce lawyer in Toronto, a child custody lawyer near you, or guidance regarding property division and equalization, our team provides structured, thoughtful, and disciplined legal strategy tailored to your circumstances.
If you are considering separation or have been served with divorce documents, early legal advice is critical. Our Toronto divorce lawyers represent clients in both contested and uncontested divorce proceedings under the Divorce Act and Ontario’s Family Law Act. We manage court filings, financial disclosure, parenting arrangements, and support claims while exploring strategic resolution opportunities. Learn more
We assess timelines, costs, and procedural requirements while advising on negotiation, mediation, or litigation depending on the complexity of your matter.
Parenting disputes are determined based on the best interests of the child. Our child custody lawyers assist with decision-making responsibility, parenting schedules, mobility issues, urgent motions, and modifications to existing court orders. Learn more
Child support is calculated under the Child Support Guidelines. Determining income may involve salary, bonuses, dividends, rental income, corporate distributions, or self-employment earnings. We ensure accurate disclosure and proper calculations. Learn more
Spousal support claims are assessed under the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, considering compensatory and non-compensatory factors, income disparity, roles during the relationship, and future earning capacity. Learn more
Ontario follows an equalization of net family property regime. Property division may involve real estate, pensions, professional corporations, trust interests, executive compensation, and foreign assets. Learn more
A properly drafted separation agreement can resolve custody, support, and property matters without court intervention. Our agreements are comprehensive, enforceable, and designed to withstand scrutiny. Details
Marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements allow couples to define financial rights and obligations in advance. We draft domestic contracts tailored to complex asset structures and professional practices. See
Not every family dispute requires litigation. Mediation and collaborative family law provide structured, cost-conscious alternatives focused on resolution. Learn more
High-net-worth divorces may involve business valuations, trust structures, foreign property, pensions, and executive compensation. Our analytical approach ensures disciplined financial strategy and protection of long-term interests.
We serve clients in Toronto and near Ontario, including Vaughan, Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, North York, Markham, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Barrie, and Newmarket. Our firm provides strategic family law representation across these communities, with virtual and in-person consultation options available.
Thousands of family law matters handled with structured strategy and clear communication
An uncontested divorce may take several months, while contested matters can take longer depending on complexity and court scheduling. Divorce can only be granted 1 year after the date of separation.
Child support is calculated based on the time that the child spends with each parent and the payor’s (or payors’) income. Child supports consists of both monthly support based on the Guidelines and proportional sharing of special and extraordinary expenses.
Equalization is the same as property division and it is the process used to calculate the difference in spouses’ net family property and determining whether one spouse owes an equalization payment to the other. This happens only for married couples.
Yes, it is often a better idea that you resolve your family law issues without going to court. Our established approaches will guide you in determining how to avoid court, providing you with the strategy required to address your interests.