Family Law
Clear Family Law Guidance Through Important Decisions
SLPC provides personalized assistance for people in Barrie and across Simcoe County dealing with separation, parenting disputes, support matters, simple divorce, family court applications and motions — helping you understand your options and move forward with confidence.
How can SLPC help with a family law matter?
The Work
Every family law matter is shaped by its own circumstances. SLPC approaches each case with that understanding.
Services
Family law services
Parenting and child custody disputes
Decision-making responsibility and parenting time
Child and spousal support
Motions to vary support
Separation agreements
Simple divorce
Bringing and responding to applications and motions
Legal Aid family law representation for eligible matters
The Process
What happens when you work with SLPC?
Tell us what is happening
Share the details of your situation in a confidential consultation so SLPC can understand what you are facing.
Understand your options
Receive a clear explanation of the legal issues, what the process involves and what paths may be available to you.
Choose an appropriate course of action
Work through the options together and decide on a strategy that fits your circumstances and goals.
Move forward with representation
SLPC handles the legal work with preparation and advocacy, keeping you informed at every stage.
Why SLPC
Why work with SLPC?
Experienced
Legal guidance backed by a decade of knowledge and experience in family law.
Personalized
Every client's circumstances are different. Advice and strategy reflect that.
Clear Communication
Clients should understand what is happening, what their options are and what comes next.
Strong Advocacy
Committed representation that protects your interests inside and outside the courtroom.
Accessible
Quality representation with an approach that respects different circumstances and budgets.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
You are not legally required to have a lawyer to file for divorce, but family law involves important rights and obligations. A lawyer can help you understand your options, avoid costly mistakes and ensure your interests are protected.
In Ontario, the terms have evolved. Decision-making responsibility refers to who makes important decisions about a child, while parenting time refers to when each parent spends time with the child. SLPC can explain how these concepts apply to your situation.
Child support in Ontario is generally determined using the Federal Child Support Guidelines, which consider the paying parent's income and the number of children. SLPC can help you understand how the guidelines may apply in your case.
A separation agreement is a legal document that sets out how you and your former partner will handle parenting, support, property and other matters after separation. It can help avoid court and provide clarity. SLPC can help you negotiate and prepare one.
Yes. SLPC accepts Legal Aid certificates for eligible family law matters. Eligibility depends on financial and other criteria set by Legal Aid Ontario. You can ask about Legal Aid during your consultation.
These answers are general and educational. They are not legal advice and do not address your specific circumstances. Please consult SLPC for guidance tailored to your situation.
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