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When spouses need an Ajax divorce lawyer who fights for fair outcomes without draining their savings, Nussbaum Law delivers.
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Divorce affects every part of your life at once. You may be worried about your children, whether you can keep your home, or how you will manage on a single income. The legal process can feel overwhelming when you are already emotionally drained.
Families across Ajax come to Nussbaum Law with these same concerns. What you’re feeling is a normal response to a difficult situation. Our team is here to answer your questions honestly and help you understand your options.
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Need a lawyer for divorce? Your spouse may already be planning their next move. A free consultation gives you the information you need to protect yourself and your family.
An uncontested divorce happens when both spouses agree on all major issues: property division, spousal support, child support, decision-making responsibility, and parenting time. This option works well for Ajax couples who can communicate and want to avoid court. A simple divorce or desk divorce typically takes four to six months, costs less than litigation, and requires no courtroom appearances. However, it only works when both parties cooperate fully on every issue.
Learn more about uncontested divorces.A contested divorce happens when spouses cannot agree on major issues like property division, support, decision-making responsibility, or parenting time. Many Ajax families fear years in court, but most contested cases settle through mediation or negotiation before trial. The process involves filing, disclosure, negotiation, and court involvement only when necessary. While a contested divorce typically takes twelve months or more, working with a lawyer often resolves cases faster than handling them alone.
Learn more about uncontested vs. contested divorces.
When your divorce involves a spouse living overseas, a marriage that took place in another country, or property outside Canada, the legal process gets complicated. We handle cross-border cases regularly and know how to divide foreign assets, enforce orders internationally, and confirm that your divorce will be recognized in Canada.
Since the Civil Marriage Act of 2005, same-sex couples in Canada have had full legal rights to marry and divorce. Our lawyers represent LGBTQ+ clients in Ajax with spousal support disputes, property division, and parenting arrangements with the same respect and care we bring to every family law case.
Canada's divorce system does not require you to prove your spouse did something wrong. You can file based on one-year separation without assigning blame. Even when adultery or cruelty occurred, these factors rarely change property division, spousal support, or parenting time outcomes. What matters is reaching a fair resolution.
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If you both agree to end your marriage, a joint divorce lets you file together as co-applicants instead of one spouse filing against the other. No respondent is needed, and you may not require separate lawyers. The process moves faster, costs less, and reduces conflict. Both parties have equal input throughout.
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When a spouse is hostile, manipulative, or refuses to cooperate, divorce in Ajax becomes harder to manage alone. As a high-conflict divorce lawyer, we handle restraining orders, parental alienation claims, and contentious Parenting Time disputes. We protect your interests when negotiation isn't possible.
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Divorces involving businesses, investment portfolios, real estate, or executive compensation require careful analysis. As your high net worth divorce lawyer, we work with forensic accountants to identify hidden assets, value complex holdings, and divide pensions or stock options fairly.
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Who pays joint credit cards after separation? Does the mortgage become your responsibility? Can hidden debts become yours? The separation date affects these answers. A divorce debt lawyer can clarify your liability and prevent you from paying more than your fair share.
Get help with divorce debt
Ontario's equalization rules determine how assets and debts are divided based on the valuation date, not a simple 50/50 split. As your Ajax property division lawyer, we protect your claim to the matrimonial home, identify excluded property, and ensure you receive what you are entitled to.
Get help with division of property
Whether you expect to pay or receive support, you deserve clear answers about how the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines apply to your situation. Our Ajax spousal support lawyers help you understand duration, lump sum versus monthly payments, and your rights if spousal support is denied or circumstances change after divorce.
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Dividing a business in divorce requires accurate valuation, clear understanding of shareholder agreements, and proper classification of what you owned before marriage. As your business asset divorce lawyer, we work with valuators to protect closely held corporations, professional practices, and the company you built.
Divorce decisions carry tax consequences that many couples overlook. Our lawyers advise on capital gains triggered by property transfers, RRSP rollover rules, attribution issues, and whether support payments are taxable or deductible so you avoid surprises at tax time.
Learn how taxes affect divorce
Child support in Ontario follows the Federal Child Support Guidelines, but calculations get complicated with shared parenting time, self-employment income, or Section 7 expenses like daycare and sports. As your child support lawyer, we ensure accurate amounts that reflect your actual circumstances
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Barry Nussbaum
JD, MBA, Senior Lawyer
Barry Nussbaum fights for clients facing divorce in Ontario and New York, where he is a member of both Bars. He handles spousal support disputes, property division, and separation agreements with the financial insight that comes from his combined JD/MBA from Osgoode Hall and the Schulich School of Business. When complex assets are at stake, Barry advocates for outcomes that protect what his clients have built.
Clear answers from family divorce lawyers to help you understand the fees involved, what happens at each stage, and how long the process typically takes.
Divorce lawyer cost in Ajax ranges from $1,500 to $4,500 for uncontested cases and $5,000 to $15,000+ for contested divorces. Hourly rates run $250 to $450. Uncontested divorce cost stays lower when both parties agree. Contested divorce cost rises with property or Parenting Time disputes.
Budget for Ontario’s $632 court filing fee and process server fees. Asset complexity and spouse cooperation determine final costs. Self-representation mistakes often cost more than hiring proper representation.
Yes, hiring a divorce lawyer in Ajax protects your financial interests and prevents you from waiving legal rights through paperwork errors. Without representation, you risk signing away entitlements to property equalization, spousal support, or Parenting Time. You may also miss assets that belong in the division or agree to terms that become binding and difficult to modify.
Ontario family law involves Federal Child Support Guidelines, Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, and equalization calculations that require accurate application. Separation agreements carry legal weight once signed.
An uncontested divorce in Ajax typically takes 4 to 6 months from filing to receiving your Certificate of Divorce. Court processing takes 8-12 weeks depending on backlog, followed by a mandatory 31-day appeal period after the judgment is granted. No court appearance is required for desk divorces where both spouses agree.
Three factors affect your divorce timeline most: whether you have a signed separation agreement ready, the accuracy of your filed documents, and current processing times at your regional courthouse.
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