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Toronto Parenting Time & Decision-Making Lawyer

Parenting schedules, decision-making and support arrangements grounded in the realities of your family.

Parenting after separation requires structure, flexibility, and an unwavering focus on your child's well-being. We help parents build realistic arrangements that support stability and reduce conflict, rather than creating new grounds for it.

Ontario law no longer speaks of custody and access. It speaks of decision-making responsibility and parenting time — a change in language that reflects a change in focus toward what a child actually needs.

What we handle

  • Parenting plans and schedules
  • Decision-making responsibility
  • Relocation and mobility matters
  • Supervised and graduated parenting time
  • Variations of existing orders
  • Parenting matters across borders

How we work

We begin with a free consultation to understand your situation and give you an honest read on your options. From there we set a strategy with defined goals, a realistic timeline, and a transparent view of cost. You will always know what is happening in your matter and why.

Most matters resolve without a trial. We negotiate hard where negotiation will work, use mediation or arbitration where it fits, and litigate decisively where the other side will not engage in good faith.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

What does the court consider when deciding parenting time?
The only test is the best interests of the child. Courts weigh the child's needs and relationships, each parent's willingness to support the other's relationship with the child, any history of family violence, the child's views depending on age and maturity, and the stability of proposed arrangements.
At what age can a child decide where to live?
There is no set age. A child's views carry more weight as they mature, and a teenager's clear preference is influential, but no child gets to make the decision alone. Courts look at whether the view is independently held.
Can I move away with my child?
Relocation requires notice to the other parent and, if they object, court approval. Courts look at the reason for the move, the impact on the child's relationship with each parent, and whether the proposed arrangements are workable. Moving without following the process can seriously damage your position.
What is a parenting coordinator?
A parenting coordinator is a neutral professional who helps parents implement and interpret an existing parenting plan, resolving day-to-day disputes without returning to court. It works best for parents who have an order in place but struggle with execution.
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