Business Details
Trusted Family Law Services in Toronto
Gottlieb Family Law is a boutique law firm in Toronto with over 60 years of combined experience in family law, divorce, and child protection proceedings. Our seasoned lawyers are deeply familiar with the local legal landscape, offering personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. We prioritize transparent communication throughout every case, ensuring clients remain informed and empowered. Our team includes specialists in mediation, arbitration, and litigation, with a proven track record of high client satisfaction.We are committed to protecting clients' rights while navigating complex family law matters with compassion and expertise. Our alternative dispute resolution services provide efficient pathways to resolution, supported by a team that includes internationally trained and third-generation legal professionals.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Mediation Services
Child Protection
Property Division
Restraining Orders
Separation Agreements
Parental Rights
Family Mediation
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of combined experience in family law and child protection.
- Our team includes internationally trained and third-generation legal professionals.
- We provide transparent communication throughout every case.
- We specialize in alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration.
- Our lawyers have a proven track record of high client satisfaction.
What people say
Skilled and compassionate
Transparent communication
Proven track record
Excellent advocates
Timely resolutions
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced divorce lawyers guide clients through contested and uncontested divorce proceedings in Toronto. We explain legal options for resolving custody, support, and property division while prioritizing clients' rights. Our team handles complex cases involving high-conflict separations, international child abduction, and financial disputes. With decades of combined experience, we provide strategic representation in court or alternative dispute resolution settings.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients' parental rights in custody and access matters, including sole, joint, shared, and split custody arrangements. Our lawyers help establish parenting plans that serve children's best interests while addressing clients' concerns. We handle urgent custody disputes, mobility rights issues, and cases involving child protection agencies. Our team understands the emotional complexity of custody battles and provides compassionate yet assertive representation.
Spousal Support
Our firm advises on spousal support obligations and entitlements under Ontario's Family Law Act. We help determine fair support amounts considering factors like relationship duration, financial disparities, and childcare responsibilities. We handle modification requests due to changed circumstances and represent clients in contested support hearings. Our approach balances legal strategy with sensitivity to clients' financial and emotional needs.
Mediation Services
We offer alternative dispute resolution through experienced mediators and arbitrators trained in resolving family law conflicts. Our process helps clients reach mutually acceptable agreements on custody, support, and property division without lengthy court battles. This cost-effective approach maintains privacy while addressing complex issues like child protection matters and international custody disputes. Our mediators maintain neutrality while protecting clients' legal interests.
Child Protection
Our lawyers represent parents and caregivers in child protection proceedings involving Children's Aid Societies. We defend against unfounded allegations while helping clients address legitimate concerns through court-ordered assessments and treatment plans. Our team handles emergency apprehensions, custody restoration, and long-term care arrangements. With deep knowledge of Ontario's child welfare system, we work to preserve family relationships while meeting legal requirements.
People
Gary Gottlieb
Senior Counsel
Gary Gottlieb has practiced family law since 1987, specializing in divorce, child protection litigation, and family mediation. Recognized as a respected trial lawyer, he brings decades of courtroom experience to complex family law cases while maintaining a compassionate approach to client advocacy.
Mira Pilch
Associate Lawyer
Mira Pilch has over 25 years of family law experience, including 17 years as in-house counsel for Niagara Family and Children's Services. Her expertise covers child protection matters and complex custody disputes, combining institutional knowledge with personalized client representation in Toronto's legal landscape.
Ryan Aalto
Associate Lawyer
Ryan Aalto has specialized in family law since 2007, bringing extensive experience in custody battles and child protection cases. His practice focuses on achieving practical solutions for clients while maintaining aggressive advocacy in contested proceedings, particularly in high-conflict separations.
Ayesha Rafiq
Associate Lawyer
Ayesha Rafiq brings international legal experience from Pakistan to her Toronto family law practice. Her background in criminal and corporate law complements her family law work, particularly in cases involving complex financial arrangements and cross-border custody disputes.
Letitia Lee
Associate Lawyer
Letitia Lee combines litigation expertise with business acumen in handling complex family law cases. Her background in construction law provides unique insights into property division matters, particularly those involving business assets and real estate holdings in divorce proceedings.
Questions
What areas of family law does Gottlieb Family Law specialize in?
We specialize in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, property division, child protection matters, mediation services, and restraining order applications.
How does the firm handle urgent family law matters?
Our team prioritizes urgent cases like child apprehensions or emergency custody disputes, often providing same-day consultations and immediate court representation when required.
Can they help with international child custody cases?
Yes, our lawyers have experience handling international custody disputes, including Hague Convention cases and cross-border parenting arrangements.
What alternative dispute resolution options are available?
We offer mediation and arbitration services as alternatives to traditional litigation, helping clients resolve family law issues more efficiently and amicably.
How do they approach child support calculations?
We apply Ontario's Child Support Guidelines while considering special circumstances like extraordinary expenses and unique family situations to ensure fair outcomes.
