You Deserve a Divorce Done Right
Aurora families choose Nussbaum Law because we make the process faster, more affordable, and easier to understand from the first conversation.
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Aurora families often ask us three things in their first call: how long the process takes, what it will cost, and whether they can settle without going to court. The answer depends on your specific circumstances, but most Ontario divorces resolve through negotiation or mediation rather than a trial.
Nussbaum Law gives you direct answers from day one. We will explain which resolution method fits your case, what your legal rights are, and how to protect your children and your finances through each stage.
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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.
Our Aurora divorce lawyers handle cross-border cases involving spouses abroad, marriages celebrated overseas, and assets outside Canada. We work on enforcing court orders in other countries, dividing foreign property or investments, and ensuring foreign divorces receive proper recognition in Canada. These cases require specific documentation and coordination with foreign courts.
Settlement discussions and trial preparation both require thorough documentation in same-sex divorce cases. Our same-sex divorce attorney serving Aurora handles property division, spousal support, date-of-separation disputes, common-law recognition matters, and equalization payment calculations through negotiation and litigation. We represent LGBTQ+ couples in asset division disagreements and work to resolve financial matters when disputes arise.
Ontario's no-fault divorce system means you do not have to assign blame to end your marriage. If you have been separated for one year, you can file based on that alone. Adultery and cruelty remain as grounds, but they do not impact property settlements or support orders. Most people choose the separation ground because it avoids the need to prove fault in court. A no-fault divorce lawyer in Aurora will review your separation timeline and file the required documents.
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When you both agree to divorce, you can file a joint application as co-applicants. One spouse does not file against the other. No respondent is required, and you may not both need lawyers if you agree on major issues. We assist couples with this process across Ontario. Joint applications typically cost less, resolve faster, and allow both parties equal participation in decisions.
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High-conflict divorce requires lawyers who respond firmly under pressure. Can you tolerate fabricated claims about your parenting? Can you allow your children to be used for leverage? Can you accept watching assets disappear? We counter false accusations, protect your children from manipulation, and track financial transactions to prevent assets from vanishing during the process.
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If your income fluctuates based on business performance or investment returns, courts routinely base decades of support on your single highest-earning year. High net worth divorce involving entitlement arguments and book value exceeding actual liquidity creates settlements you cannot fund without destroying your business. We prevent this outcome by normalizing income analysis and documenting actual cash flow versus paper valuations.
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We distinguish between personal debt and joint credit cards, track home equity lines of credit, and prove excessive spending that hurt your credit score. We ensure one spouse does not benefit from debt while forcing the other to pay for it. You receive written proof of who owes each debt and protection from being held responsible later.
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Retirement accounts and pensions represent years of savings that deserve accurate valuation. As your property division lawyer in Aurora, we work to protect these accounts from unfair division, value pensions correctly, and assign debts to the responsible spouse. Our goal is to help you understand what you can claim without losing retirement savings.
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If you are in your fifties or sixties, courts recognize finding work takes longer. Past career success affects payments based on current income, not previous earnings. Your monthly costs matter. We review proposed agreements when you are stressed to ensure numbers work long-term, not just temporarily.
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When business valuation disputes arise, both spouses have legitimate concerns about fair treatment. As your business asset divorce lawyer in Aurora, we examine shareholder agreements, calculate equalization using documented financial data, and structure ownership arrangements that account for each person's contribution. Fair division requires protecting both parties' interests while maintaining business stability.
When property transfers are not structured correctly, capital gains tax applies. When RRSP rollovers miss deadlines, you pay penalties. We calculate attribution rules, verify how support payments affect your return, and handle divorce tax matters before agreements are final.
Learn how taxes affect divorce
A child support lawyer in Aurora defines income accurately when business ownership or variable compensation affects calculations, determines Section 7 expenses correctly for childcare and activities, and modifies support when parenting time or financial circumstances change. We calculate support according to Ontario's Child Support Guidelines so both parents pay or receive the exact amount required.
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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.
Our Aurora fees are $1,500 to $4,500 for uncontested divorces and $5,000 to $15,000+ retainers for contested cases, with hourly rates of $250 to $450 depending on the lawyer handling your file and your case complexity.
Your final cost depends on what you own together, whether you have children, and whether your spouse cooperates. Mistakes in court filings or property division often cost thousands more to fix than hiring us at the start would have cost.
Yes. We stop you from waiving rights through paperwork errors or incomplete agreements. People who go through divorce without a lawyer regularly see these consequences.
Ontario allows self-representation. Equalization calculations are not intuitive. Federal Child Support Guidelines and Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines dictate support amounts. One signature on a flawed separation agreement determines your financial situation for years. What you fail to include now, you cannot add later.
Uncontested divorces in Aurora take four to six months on average from filing to receiving your Certificate of Divorce. This timeline consists of three stages.
We recommend finalizing your separation agreement before filing to save time. The 31-day appeal period is non-negotiable, but you control how long the preparation takes. Errors on your application lead to rejection and additional weeks. You will not attend court for an uncontested divorce.
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