Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Waterloo-Wellington
At Tania Harper Family Law, we specialize in providing personalized family law services tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our approach prioritizes transparency, empowering clients with clear legal information and creative solutions to minimize costs and emotional stress. With over two decades of combined experience in family law, we offer strategic guidance in separation agreements, divorce proceedings, child and spousal support, and collaborative law processes.Our team is committed to advocating tenaciously for clients while maintaining civility, ensuring informed decision-making through every stage of their legal journey. We pride ourselves on clear communication, ethical practices, and connecting clients with specialized professionals when needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Services
Separation Agreements
Collaborative Family Law
Divorce Proceedings
Child Custody Cases
Spousal Support Negotiations
Mediation Services
Court Representation
Family Trusts
Wills and Powers of Attorney
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized legal strategies based on 20+ years of family law experience
- Our transparent billing process includes upfront cost discussions for every service
- We specialize in collaborative law methods that reduce conflict and emotional stress
- We offer strategic coaching for clients navigating mediation or court processes
- Our team maintains membership in the Collaborative Family Law Association of Waterloo-Wellington
Services
Separation Agreements
We draft and negotiate comprehensive separation agreements covering custody, support, and property division. Our services include reviewing existing agreements, providing independent legal advice, and ensuring enforceability. Clients receive clear guidance on financial obligations and parenting arrangements to prevent future disputes.
Collaborative Family Law
Our collaborative law process helps couples resolve disputes without court intervention. We facilitate four-way meetings with legal representatives and specialists to create mutually beneficial solutions. This approach preserves relationships while addressing complex financial and custody matters through structured negotiations.
Divorce Proceedings
We handle all aspects of divorce applications including document preparation, court filings, and representation. Our services cover uncontested divorces, contested proceedings, and ancillary matters like property division. Clients receive detailed guidance on jurisdiction requirements and procedural timelines.
Mediation Services
We provide legal support throughout mediation processes, including pre-mediation coaching and agreement review. Our team offers independent legal advice on mediated settlements and helps clients understand their rights during alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Court Representation
Our firm offers full court representation for family law matters including motions, conferences, and trials. We assist with document preparation, court filings, and strategic case development. Limited scope retainers are available for specific procedural tasks and client coaching.
People
Tania Harper
Family Law Attorney
Tania Harper specializes in family law with over 15 years of experience handling complex divorce cases, separation agreements, and collaborative law processes. She focuses on empowering clients through transparent legal guidance and strategic advocacy.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in separation agreements, divorce proceedings, child custody matters, spousal support negotiations, collaborative law, and court representation for family law cases.
How do you handle separation agreements?
We draft, review, and negotiate separation agreements covering custody, support, and property division. Our process includes cost discussions, legal advice, and ensuring enforceability through proper documentation.
What is collaborative family law?
Collaborative family law resolves disputes through structured negotiations without court intervention. Both parties work with legal representatives and specialists to create mutually beneficial solutions for complex family matters.
Do you offer mediation services?
We provide legal support for mediation processes including pre-mediation coaching, agreement review, and independent legal advice on mediated settlements in family law cases.
What court services are available?
We offer full court representation for family law matters including document preparation, procedural guidance, and advocacy at motions, conferences, and trials in both Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court.
What are your divorce service costs?
Uncontested divorce services start at $1,695.00 (including HST) for document preparation, filing, and court representation. Additional costs may apply for contested proceedings or complex property matters.
