Business Details
8 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law & Estate Planning Services in Oshawa
Tami L Waters & Associates is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing personalized legal counsel in family law, child protection, and estate planning. With over two decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes client needs through strategic guidance and practical solutions. We specialize in navigating complex legal matters such as divorce, custody arrangements, and estate administration, ensuring clients understand their rights and obligations.Our approach emphasizes minimizing stress through negotiation, mediation, and litigation support when necessary. Located in Oshawa, Ontario, we serve clients across multiple jurisdictions with a commitment to accessibility and affordability.
Services
Family Law
Child Protection
Wills and Powers of Attorney
Estate Administration
Separation & Divorce
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Our team has over 20 years of combined legal experience in family and child protection law
- We provide personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances
- Our lawyers are certified mediators and experienced litigators
- We offer practical solutions to minimize stress during complex legal processes
- Our firm maintains active involvement in local legal communities and policy development
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles all aspects of marital and common-law disputes, including divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, and property division. We provide strategic counsel to protect client interests while prioritizing amicable resolutions through mediation or litigation when necessary. Our team ensures clients understand their legal rights and obligations throughout the process.
Child Protection
We represent parents and caregivers in child protection cases involving government agencies. Our lawyers advocate for clients' rights during investigations and court proceedings, offering guidance on compliance requirements and reunification strategies. With specialized knowledge of provincial child welfare laws, we work to achieve outcomes that balance family needs with legal standards.
Wills and Powers of Attorney
Our estate planning services include drafting wills, powers of attorney, and probate assistance. We help clients ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes while minimizing tax implications. The firm provides clear guidance on legal requirements and helps establish contingency plans for incapacity through personal care directives.
Estate Administration
We assist executors with estate administration duties, including asset distribution and tax filings. Our team provides comprehensive support for probate applications and guides clients through complex inheritance matters. We help navigate legal requirements while maintaining sensitivity to the emotional aspects of estate settlement.
Separation & Divorce
Our firm specializes in separation agreements and divorce proceedings under the Federal Divorce Act. We advise on property division, spousal support calculations, and custody arrangements. With experienced negotiators and litigators, we work to protect client interests while promoting efficient resolutions that consider both immediate and long-term implications.
People
Tami L. Waters
Principal
Principal lawyer with 20+ years of family law experience, former Dispute Resolution Officer, and recipient of the Windsor Law Joseph Micallet Memorial Award for family law excellence. Holds degrees in Commerce, Education, and Law.
Patricia M. Swerhone
Associate
Family law specialist with dual expertise in social work and law, including 10+ years in child protection policy. Former Ontario government policy advisor and advocate for family rights in legal proceedings.
Laura Stitt
Law Clerk
Certified legal administrator with dispute resolution training, supporting family law cases since 2016. Provides technical expertise in document preparation and case management for complex legal matters.
Spenser Chalmers
Law Clerk
Experienced family law clerk with seven years in Toronto practices, specializing in procedural compliance and court documentation. Offers technical support for mediation processes and litigation preparation.
Betty
Office Mascot
Boxer breed ambassador providing emotional support to staff and clients, continuing the tradition of comfort established by previous office mascots Emory and Star.
Questions
What areas of law does Tami L. Waters and Associates specialize in?
We specialize in family law, child protection law, and estate planning, including wills, powers of attorney, and probate administration.
Do you offer legal representation for child custody disputes?
Yes, we provide comprehensive legal counsel for custody arrangements, parenting schedules, and enforcement of visitation rights under Ontario family law.
Can you help with emergency child protection cases?
We represent clients in urgent child protection matters, including investigations by children's aid societies and court proceedings for custody restoration.
What estate planning services do you provide?
We prepare wills, powers of attorney for personal care and property, and provide probate administration assistance to executors.
How do you handle spousal and child support cases?
We advise on support calculations under federal and provincial legislation, enforcement through the Family Responsibility Office, and modification of existing support orders.
