Stoner & Company Family Law

Stoner & Company helps clients resolve all family law matters, including both married and common law relationships. We are committed to achieving the most favourable results possible for you through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and, when necessary, litigation.

Adoptions
There are several ways to adopt in Ontario, including adoptions by a relative or family member, public adoptions through Children’s Aid Societies, private adoptions or agency and international adoptions. The Family Law Lawyers at Stoner & Company can guide you through the adoption process.
Alternative Dispute Resolutions
Family Law disputes can often be settled without going to court. We make every attempt to settle matters through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or collaborative family law before resorting to court. If litigation is necessary, we are experienced, expert and determined courtroom lawyers.
Annulments
Appeals
Child Support
The amount of child support payable is determined by the Child Support Guidelines, including regular monthly child support and contributions to special and extraordinary expenses. To understand your responsibilities and rights, contact Stoner & Company’s Family Law Lawyers.
Decision-making and Parenting Time (formerly Child Custody/Access)
Parents who are separated must make arrangements for their children, including decision-making and time-sharing schedules. It’s important to always put the child’s best interests first. Our Family Law Lawyers are experienced and expert advocates for your child custody and access rights.
Child Protection Proceedings
Co-Habitation Agreements
Collaborative Family Law
Collaborative Family Law allows parties to resolve their divorce without going to court, and is focused on cooperation, not confrontation. Stoner & Company’s collaboratively trained lawyers will provide the guidance and support you need to attain a lasting collaborative divorce or collaborative separation agreement that benefits all parties.
Divorce/Uncontested Divorce

If you’re considering a divorce, you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and wondering where to start. Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, Stoner & Company’s experienced Family Law Lawyers can review the process with you and ensure your divorce is obtained at a reasonable cost.

Family Responsibility Office Proceedings
Letter of Opinion re: Foreign Divorces
Marriage Contracts
It’s important to obtain legal advice before entering into a Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement. If not drafted properly it may be set aside by a court, or you could be held to an agreement that does not protect your rights or is unduly onerous. Ask our Family Law Lawyers for advice.
Prenuptial Agreements
Paternity Agreements
Property Division/Equalization
The division of assets is determined by provisions in the Family Law Act. Understanding how these provisions work is essential to a fair and legal sharing of assets. That requires dedication and focus. Stoner & Company’s team of Family Law Lawyers are experienced, knowledgeable, and here to help.
Restraining Orders
Separation Agreements
A Separation Agreement is a domestic contract that can include arrangements regarding child custody and access, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets for married and unmarried partners. Our Family Law Lawyers can help you understand and protect your rights.
Spousal Support
There are many factors taken into consideration when calculating the amount and duration of spousal support. The income, assets, and needs of both parties are a few of the variables that are considered. Contact our Family Law Lawyers to ensure you meet your obligations and protect your rights.
Support Termination/Variation
Surrogacy Law/Declaration of Parentage
You may require a document from your child’s other parent if you are traveling out of the country with children under 18 but without all of their custodial parents or guardians. We can prepare your Travel Consent letter/Statutory Declaration in order to avoid unnecessary complications or delays.
We understand retaining a Family Law Lawyer can be expensive. That’s why we offer unbundled legal services, including limited scope retainer coaching and consultation to self-represented parties. We can help with coaching for a court appearance, mediation, one-time advice or ongoing consultation.
Variation Orders

Family Law Coaching & Consultation

Stoner & Company offers hourly coaching and consultation to self-represented parties on a limited scope basis. With affordable rates and packages tailored to your specific needs, you can choose the services you want.

Whether it’s coaching before or during a court appearance, mediation, one-time advice or ongoing consultation, we can help – while giving you more control over your legal costs.

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Collaborative Law

Collaborative Family Law allows parties to resolve their divorce without going to court, and is focused on cooperation, not confrontation. Stoner & Company’s collaboratively trained lawyers will provide the guidance and support you need to attain a lasting collaborative divorce or collaborative separation agreement that benefits all parties.

Flexibility
Our services don’t come off the rack

We customize our services to suit your needs. Whether it’s a simple separation agreement or a complex case that requires litigation, you’ll get our best effort every time. We also offer coaching, otherwise known as unbundled services or limited scope retainers, available on an hourly rate basis.

Teamwork
Delivering optimal services customized for you

When you work with Stoner & Company, you get the support of our entire team if and when it is required. Our range of lawyers and support staff works closely together in a team approach. This allows us to ensure the right fit for you, giving us the unique ability to customize our services and fees to your needs and the complexity of your matter.

That gives you the optimal combination of experience, expertise and cost-effective services. It also allows for continuity of service, so if your lawyer is away another one of our lawyers will be able to assist you.

Results
A long track record of success

In the end, what really matters is getting the best results for our clients. Our firm has acted for over 3,000 clients, and we’ve built a long and impressive track record of success. We’re proud of the results we’ve achieved in and outside of the courtroom. Some of our best advocates are people who were on the other side of matters, who later refer their friends and family to us. 

Flexibility

Our services don’t come off the rack

Flexibility

Our services don’t come off the rack

We customize our services to suit your needs. Whether it’s a simple separation agreement or a complex case that requires litigation, you’ll get our best effort every time. We also offer coaching, otherwise known as unbundled services or limited scope retainers, available on an hourly rate basis.

Teamwork

Delivering optimal services customized for you

Teamwork

Delivering optimal services customized for you

When you work with Stoner & Company, you get the support of our entire team if and when it is required. Our range of lawyers and support staff works closely together in a team approach. This allows us to ensure the right fit for you, giving us the unique ability to customize our services and fees to your needs and the complexity of your matter.

That gives you the optimal combination of experience, expertise and cost-effective services. It also allows for continuity of service, so if your lawyer is away another one of our lawyers will be able to assist you.

Results

A long track record of success

Results

A long track record of success

In the end, what really matters is getting the best results for our clients. Our firm has acted for over 3,000 clients and we’ve built a long and impressive track record of success. We’re proud of the results we’ve achieved in and outside of the courtroom. Some of our best advocates are people who were on the other side of matters, who later refer their friends and family to us. 

Our lawyers make the often complex legal process as straightforward as possible, while ensuring that your interests are protected. We are here to help you through one of the most stressful experiences in life by solving your matters with compassion and understanding. At the same time, we are also highly skilled and experienced advocates for your rights.

To find out more about our services, please contact us.

COVID-19 NOTICE:

Our offices in Burlington and Oakville are open and we are continuing to work normal business hours. In order to limit the spread of COVID-19 our lawyers and staff are available for meetings with current clients and initial consultations via email, telephone, and video conference. In person meetings can be arranged however we encourage virtual meetings at this time. Contact 905.632.8607 or Reception@scfamilylaw.ca.