Family Law in Oakville
At Nachla Law Office, we specialize in all aspects of family law. We know that going through a separation or divorce can come with a lot of uncertainty, frustration and sometimes even trauma. We understand that the people that come to us for help are often anxious, hurt, and looking for guidance and support. We are here to guide you through your Family Law matter with care and professionalism.
We will listen to your concerns and needs, answer your questions, make sure you understand your options, and protect your rights. We firmly believe in resolving disputes in alignment with your objectives.
We are client-focused and will educate you on the process options available to you and which one will meet your family’s unique needs. We will work with you to understand and tailor our services to address your concerns and help you meet your goals.
Our lawyers and staff will work with you to reduce the financial and emotional stress of separation and divorce. We are ready to support you and advocate strongly on your behalf so as to protect the current and future wellbeing of you and your children. We will help you plan your family’s future by giving you solid legal advice every step of the way. Our main goal for our clients is to minimize the conflict now and in the future and to help them resolve their differences fairly, respectfully and with dignity.
FAMILY LAW IN OAKVILLE: INITIAL CONSULTATION
How It Works:
- Initial Contact: When you call, our team will ask questions to understand your matter, conduct a conflict check, and schedule your consultation with the best-suited lawyer.
- Intake Form: Before the consultation, you’ll complete a form to provide us with necessary details about you and your family.
- Consultation: During your meeting, we’ll review your intake form, discuss your family situation, and offer valuable information to navigate the family law landscape. You’ll receive honest advice and a clear plan to move forward.
What to Expect:
- Team Approach: Though you may meet with one lawyer, our team collaborates, ensuring another lawyer can step in if needed—at no extra cost.
- Flat Fee: The one-hour consultation is offered at a reduced flat fee with no obligation to retain our services. If you do, the consultation fee will be credited to your first invoice, making it effectively free.
Preparation:
- Whether you come with a list of questions and documents or nothing at all, we’re here to guide you. We’ll ask the right questions to understand your needs and provide the advice you require.
For more information or to book a consultation, contact us at 905-290-1965
PROCESS OPTIONS IN FAMILY LAW
We define success in Family Law matters as making a plan that allows our clients and their families to move forward as quickly and cost efficiently as possible. We encourage respectful and amicable settlements that are fair and that help our clients rebuild their lives with dignity. We work with our clients, lawyers and other professionals to find practical solutions. In our consultation, we will talk about the different process options in family law available to you so that you can choose the option that will be most efficient and productive to your family. The process option you choose can significantly impact the outcome.
What does a mediator do?
Mediators are trained to help spouses negotiate a settlement. The Mediator’s job is to ensure that both parties’ views are heard, and help you reach a global settlement that best suits your family’s needs and priorities. Mediators are neutral, meaning they cannot take sides or pressure anyone to agree to anything. Your Mediator will create a safe space for you and your spouse to have challenging conversations. Your Mediator will help you and your spouse have respectful, productive negotiations and ultimately reach a global settlement.
Do mediators replace lawyers in the divorce process?
No. Your Mediator cannot provide either of you with legal advice, but will provide you with legal information, and based on experience, will help you both work your way through the negotiation of your global settlement.
Your Mediator can prepare a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the terms of your settlement, or because all of our Mediators are family law lawyers, we can prepare a draft Separation Agreement. You will each need your own separate family law lawyers to provide each of you with Independent Legal Advice about the terms of your global settlement and/or Separation Agreement.
You may choose to have your lawyers present in Mediation, or you may choose to attend without lawyers. Attending without lawyers is often less expensive, although it is important to obtain Independent Legal Advice before signing a Separation Agreement.
What is a limited scope retainer?
A Limited Scope Retainer allows us to provide Unbundled Legal Services for only the parts of your legal matter you need assistance with. We are happy to provide our services under a Limited Scope Retainer to help people access the resources to help navigate the Family Court system.
We will enter into a written Limited Scope Retainer Agreement with you that clearly outlines the nature, extent and scope of the legal services that you specifically want us to provide.
What do limited scope retainers include?
Limited Scope Retainers can include any of the following:
– Family Court Documents: Preparing, or Reviewing and Amending Court Documents, such as Applications, Answer and Counter-Application, Case Conference Briefs, Settlement Conference Briefs, Cost Submissions, Factums, Motions, Affidavits, and more.
– Reviewing letters from your spouse’s lawyer and preparing a response on your behalf or provide advice on how to respond
– Assisting you with settlement negotiations
– Conducting Legal Research
– Attending as Agent at Motions, and Conferences (but not for the entire Court process)
– Coaching you for your Court appearance as a Self-Represented Individual
– Assisting you to prepare a Net Family Property Statement
– Reviewing financial disclosure to assess whether or not the disclosure is sufficient
– Explaining what to expect at each stage of your case
– Providing you with Independent Legal Advice (ILA) on Mediated Separation Agreements, Marriage Contracts, Cohabitation Agreements, Parenting Agreements, and more
You decide what you need help with to achieve your goals. If you just need an hour of a lawyer’s time, we are happy to help you. Bring your list of questions. We will answer your questions and help you make a plan. It’s up to you if you want further assistance from your lawyer in our office or if you’ve got what you need to take it from there.
Your first step is to call our office and speak to one of our Team members at 905-290-1965 or email office@nachlaw.com.
What is a virtual law clerk?
We thought it would be helpful to offer access to our law clerks and law students to people who would benefit from this type of help.
Lawyers don’t do it all on their own. We get help from our law clerks and law students. We always strive to save our clients money on legal fees. In our firm, our policy is that the lawyers should do what only lawyers can do, and delegate the rest to our law clerks and law students.
Our law clerks and law students help us with document and Financial Disclosure Brief preparation, Court filings, and so much more. They would be happy to help you too. Our law students were born to do Family Law. They are really close to being called to the Ontario Bar and are super keen to get as much experience as possible under the mentorship of our lawyers. You save money on legal fees ($175.00 to $225.00 per hour, on a prorated basis if applicable). It’s a win-win!
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