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Divorce brings uncertainty that’s hard to shake. You’re thinking about protecting your assets, what happens with your children, and whether the other side will make this difficult. These concerns are serious.
At Nussbaum Law, we represent clients across North York who need a legal team ready to push back. If negotiations fail, we’re prepared to go to court and fight for what you’re entitled to.
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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.
International divorces in North York involve spouses who live abroad, assets in foreign accounts, or marriages from other countries. We handle enforcement of court orders across borders, division of international property, and confirmation that foreign divorces are valid in Canada. These cases require proper jurisdiction, full asset disclosure, and recognition of foreign court decisions.
If your relationship started before marriage equality became law, property division and support calculations are more complicated. You may need to count the years you lived together before you could legally marry. We handle same-sex divorces in North York, including contested and uncontested LGBTQ+ divorce cases.
Canada operates under a no-fault divorce system. You do not need to prove adultery or cruelty to end your marriage. Most divorces proceed after one year of separation. While cheating qualifies as grounds for divorce, it does not affect property division or support in Ontario. A no-fault divorce lawyer in North York files your case based on separation alone.
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When you both agree, a joint divorce lets you file together in North York. You both sign the same application. No one responds because you filed together. This costs less and resolves faster. You may not need separate lawyers if you already agree on custody, support, and property division.
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When a spouse refuses to cooperate, lies, or uses manipulation, the divorce becomes harder. We handle North York cases involving domestic violence, parental alienation, and restraining orders. We document hostile behavior, file motions when needed, and work to protect your children during the process.
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High-value assets require protection during division. A high net worth divorce lawyer traces hidden assets, conducts forensic accounting, values businesses and stock options, and divides pension holdings. Investment portfolios, executive compensation packages, and real estate holdings are divided according to Ontario law. We handle high net worth divorce cases with attention to complex financial matters.
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When divorce brings money worries, you deserve steady guidance you can rely on. In North York, you get support with joint loans taken for household needs, debt incurred near separation, and fear of strategic borrowing. Divorce debt is handled with clear responsibility, payment protection, and steps that prevent missed payments from harming future borrowing.
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When divorce requires dividing assets, each choice carries real weight. In North York, you get clear handling of joint versus individual ownership, market driven valuations, pensions and retirement, and capital gains exposure. As your property division lawyer, the work centers on fair timing, firm installment negotiations, and protecting your proper share without unnecessary conflict.
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Spousal support cases carry emotional weight. Concerns about indefinite obligations, open-ended arrangements, or having your contributions during the marriage rewritten unfairly are valid. As a spousal support lawyer in North York, we give clear answers whether you are paying or receiving. Every case gets the same careful review so the outcome holds up over time.
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We help business owners in North York protect their companies during divorce. We work with business valuators to determine what your practice, corporation, or family business is worth. We review shareholder agreements to find restrictions on transfers or buyouts. Courts sometimes allow you to buy out your spouse's share over time instead of selling the business right away.
Tax mistakes in a divorce often cost more than the legal fees. Our lawyers have handled dozens of cases involving property capital gains, RRSP rollovers, and taxable support payments. We flag these issues before you sign so you keep more of what you are entitled to.
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Child support disputes stall when the other parent questions income, disputes Section 7 expenses, or refuses fair calculations under shared parenting. Sometimes court is the only answer. Our child support lawyers in North York prepare cases and argue them before a judge when needed.
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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 fees in North York typically range from $1,500 to $4,500 for uncontested divorce cost and $5,000 to $30,000+ for contested divorce cost. Hourly rates run $250 to $600 per hour. Beyond legal fees, expect:
Total cost depends on asset complexity, whether children are involved, and spouse cooperation level. Skipping a lawyer often costs more when property or custody mistakes require court fixes.
Yes, you need a divorce lawyer in North York to protect your financial interests and prevent unknowingly waiving legal rights. Without representation, you risk:
Ontario allows self-representation, but equalization rules, Federal Child Support Guidelines, and binding separation agreements are complicated. Mistakes cost more to fix than hiring a lawyer upfront.
An uncontested divorce in North York typically takes four to six months from filing to receiving your Certificate of Divorce. The timeline breaks down into:
Having a signed separation agreement before filing speeds the process. Accurate paperwork prevents rejections that add weeks. Court backlogs affect how long divorce takes, and contested issues surfacing later extend timelines significantly.
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