Living in a smaller community can make separation more stressful when privacy matters and local options for legal help are limited. Your case will be handled at the Oshawa courthouse, and having a lawyer who knows that court’s scheduling, judges, and filing requirements makes a difference in how smoothly your matter proceeds.
Nussbaum Law represents Beaverton families in custody, support, and property division cases across Durham Region. Book a free consultation and we will explain your rights, your options, and the specific steps involved.
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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.
When your spouse lives abroad, your marriage took place in another country, or your assets sit outside Canada, divorce requires careful attention to detail. Enforcing orders across borders and dividing foreign property both need specific documentation. Our Beaverton divorce lawyers handle cross-border cases and understand what different courts require.
Financial documentation and relationship evidence form the foundation of same-sex divorce cases in Ontario courts. Our same-sex divorce attorney serving Beaverton handles property division, spousal support calculations, date-of-separation disputes, and common-law status questions. We represent LGBTQ+ couples in court proceedings, prepare required documentation for equalization payments, and address asset division disagreements.
You do not need to prove fault to divorce in Ontario. The law allows you to file after one year of separation without showing your spouse did anything wrong. Adultery and cruelty are grounds you can cite, but they rarely affect property division or support calculations. The no-fault approach focuses on ending the marriage rather than assigning blame. A no-fault divorce lawyer in Beaverton will confirm your eligibility based on your separation date and file on your behalf.
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Filing a joint divorce application in Ontario means you submit one application as co-applicants. No respondent is required. When you agree on major terms, you may not both need lawyers. We assist couples through this process, which achieves faster resolution and lower costs. Both spouses participate equally in every decision about the divorce.
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Constant demands, threats involving your children, and a spouse who refuses to settle unless every term favors them create an exhausting cycle. High-conflict divorce requires lawyers who have managed these situations repeatedly. We protect your children from being used as leverage, stop endless motions that drain resources, and reduce the psychological harm from constant vigilance.
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Borrowing against your assets to fund a divorce settlement means paying interest on your own wealth. High net worth divorce involving inflated business valuations, active personal guarantees, and holdings across multiple jurisdictions requires coordination beyond single-practice capability. We work with forensic accountants who challenge inflated valuations using industry-standard methodology and structure division that preserves liquidity.
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We obtain credit reports to locate debt you were unaware of, identify which personal debts stay separate, and explain how judges determine what qualifies as marital debt. We account for income differences and assign responsibility based on who actually benefited. You learn who owes each specific debt and the legal reasoning behind it.
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Capital gains exposure and market timing can significantly impact how assets get divided. As your property division lawyer in Beaverton, we find hidden liabilities before they reduce your share, address that capital gains exposure during proceedings, and account for market timing in the division. Our goal is to help you avoid rushed settlements that can result from conflicting advice early on.
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If the law says you qualify, receive support without guilt. Primary caregiving limits paid work capacity. If your ex starts a new relationship, it might reduce support when their partner contributes to household expenses. We write agreements specifying when amounts can be reviewed, preventing surprises if circumstances change.
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Dividing a business you built is difficult, but delaying the process creates more problems. As your business asset divorce lawyer in Beaverton, we handle business valuation accurately, calculate equalization payments from verified records, and review shareholder agreements affecting ownership structure. We address cash flow realities and structure payment arrangements that work within actual capacity while achieving fair settlement.
After handling hundreds of property divisions, we know capital gains tax and RRSP rollover rules create costly mistakes. We calculate attribution rules, verify how support payments affect returns, and structure divorce tax decisions that protect your settlement.
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We handle child support delegation in Beaverton by defining income accurately when self-employment complicates calculations, addressing enforcement issues before they affect your credit, and managing retroactive claims fairly. We modify support when your financial situation or parenting schedule changes so calculations reflect your current reality and both parents pay fairly.
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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.
In Beaverton, we charge $1,500 to $4,500 for uncontested divorces and require a $5,000 to $15,000+ retainer for contested cases. We bill hourly at $250 to $450, depending on the lawyer assigned to your file.
What you own together, whether you have children, and whether your spouse agrees on major issues determine your final cost. Mistakes in property division and parenting arrangements typically cost more to correct through court than our initial fees.
Yes. Our team ensures your separation agreement includes everything it should and waives nothing it should not. Without legal representation, people make these costly errors.
You have the option to represent yourself in Ontario. Equalization involves multiple calculations most people have not done before. Child support and spousal support use guidelines with specific income thresholds and formulas. Separation agreements carry legal weight once both parties sign. Reversing a signed agreement requires demonstrating it was unfair at the time or circumstances changed significantly.
The timeline for an uncontested divorce in Beaverton is four to six months from application to certificate. This process moves through three phases.
We help you finalize your separation agreement before you file to reduce the timeline. Errors create delays because the court rejects flawed applications. You will not need to go to court for an uncontested divorce. The 31-day appeal period after your judgment is required under Ontario law.
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