Business Details
Trusted Collaborative Family Lawyer in Toronto
Kirsh-LAW has been dedicated to resolving family law matters through collaborative practice for over two decades. Founded by Sheila Kirsh, a legal professional with more than 40 years of experience, our firm prioritizes dignity, honesty, and respect in every case. We specialize in interest-based negotiation to help families achieve mutually acceptable resolutions for financial, legal, and custody disputes. As an Accredited Advanced Collaborative Professional and former Chair of Collaborative Practice Toronto, Sheila Kirsh leads a team committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in family law.Our approach emphasizes transparency, client education, and minimizing emotional distress while ensuring legal compliance. With extensive training from institutions like Harvard Law School and active participation in professional organizations such as the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, we combine deep expertise with compassionate representation. Our practice reflects decades of combined experience in family law, trust and estates, and alternative dispute resolution, serving clients across Toronto and surrounding regions.
Services
Collaborative Family Law
Divorce Mediation
Parenting Agreements
Property Division
Spousal Support
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in family law.
- Our team includes an Accredited Advanced Collaborative Professional.
- We maintain dignity and respect throughout the legal process.
- Our interest-based negotiation approach ensures mutually acceptable resolutions.
- We served as Past Chair of Collaborative Practice Toronto.
Associations and certifications
- Accredited Advanced Collaborative Professional
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Services
Collaborative Family Law
Collaborative family law resolves divorce cases through structured negotiations without court intervention. This approach prioritizes mutual respect and transparency while addressing parenting arrangements, financial matters, and property division. Our process ensures both parties maintain control over outcomes while minimizing emotional distress and legal costs.
Parenting Agreements
Parenting agreements establish custody arrangements, visitation rights, and decision-making responsibilities. Our collaborative approach focuses on children's best interests while creating practical, sustainable solutions for co-parenting. We help families navigate complex custody issues with sensitivity and legal expertise.
Property Division
Property division services address equitable distribution of assets and debts during divorce. We handle complex financial matters including business valuations, real estate, and investment portfolios. Our goal is to achieve fair outcomes while preserving financial stability for both parties through transparent negotiations.
Spousal Support
Spousal support consultations determine appropriate financial arrangements post-divorce. We analyze income disparities, living standards, and other factors to create balanced support agreements. Our approach ensures compliance with legal guidelines while addressing individual circumstances and long-term financial needs.
Interest-Based Negotiation
Interest-based negotiation focuses on underlying needs rather than positional demands. This method fosters creative problem-solving for complex family law issues. We help clients identify shared priorities and develop customized solutions that maintain relationships while achieving legal objectives through principled negotiation techniques.
People
Sheila Kirsh
Collaborative Family Lawyer
With over 40 years of legal experience, Sheila Kirsh specializes in collaborative family law. She is an Accredited Advanced Collaborative Professional and former Chair of Collaborative Practice Toronto. Her practice focuses on resolving divorce matters through respectful negotiation while maintaining family integrity.
Questions
What is collaborative family law?
Collaborative family law resolves divorce cases through structured negotiations without court intervention, prioritizing mutual respect and transparency while addressing parenting arrangements and financial matters.
What issues can collaborative law resolve?
Collaborative law addresses parenting agreements, property division, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, and child custody arrangements through mutually acceptable solutions.
What professionals are involved?
Collaborative cases may include lawyers, divorce coaches, child specialists, and financial consultants working together to create comprehensive, family-centered solutions.
How does collaborative law work?
Parties sign a participation agreement committing to good faith negotiations, then engage in face-to-face meetings with their lawyers and specialists to develop customized solutions that prioritize children's needs.
What are the benefits over traditional divorce?
Collaborative law offers cost savings, greater control over outcomes, reduced emotional stress, and maintains family relationships compared to adversarial court proceedings.
How is property divided collaboratively?
Property division occurs through transparent negotiations addressing asset distribution, business valuations, and debt allocation while ensuring equitable outcomes for both parties.
