Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Services in Toronto
Boutet Family Law brings strategic thinking and compassion to family law, guiding clients through separations and divorces with expertise developed over 32 years of practice. We specialize in collaborative divorce, mediation, and traditional negotiation, serving business owners, executives, and professionals facing complex financial and personal challenges. Our approach prioritizes respectful communication and tailored solutions, ensuring clients maintain control over outcomes while minimizing emotional and financial strain.Certified as a mediator and Family Enterprise Advisor, we uniquely address business-related family law issues, preserving assets critical to clients' livelihoods. Our commitment to innovation, including Neuro Family Law principles, empowers clients to navigate transitions with confidence, supported by a track record of successfully resolving thousands of cases.
Services
Collaborative Separation
Traditional Divorce
Family Law Mediation
Child Support
Spousal Support
Business Disputes
Cohabitation Agreements
Parenting Plans
Property Division
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 32+ years of experience in family law and mediation.
- Our team specializes in complex cases involving business owners and professionals.
- We prioritize compassionate, out-of-court resolutions to reduce emotional strain.
- We are certified mediators with advanced collaborative practice designation.
- Our commercial mediation services address family business disputes effectively.
Associations and certifications
- Ontario Association for Family Mediations (OAFM)
- Family Enterprise Advisor
- Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals
- ADR Institute of Ontario
What people say
Highly skilled
Compassionate and empathetic
Creative and strategic
Calming presence
Quick settlements
Services
Collaborative Separation
Collaborative separation allows couples to resolve disputes respectfully without court intervention. Our certified professionals guide clients through structured negotiations, preserving relationships while protecting financial interests. This process works best for business owners and high-net-worth individuals seeking privacy and control over outcomes.
Family Law Mediation
Our accredited mediation services address financial and parenting disputes with impartial guidance. We create customized processes for high-conflict situations, substance abuse cases, and complex financial arrangements. Mediation reduces costs while promoting sustainable agreements through interest-based negotiation techniques.
Business Dispute Mediation
Specialized mediation for family business conflicts and shareholder disputes. We combine legal expertise with business acumen to protect company assets during ownership transitions or partnership dissolutions. Our Family Enterprise Advisor certification ensures tailored solutions for corporate structures and succession planning.
Child Support Guidance
We provide clear direction on child support calculations considering fluctuating incomes and complex financial arrangements. Our approach balances children's needs with parents' financial realities, addressing business ownership considerations and post-secondary education funding requirements.
Spousal Support Negotiation
Our team navigates spousal support complexities using evidence-based frameworks. We address compensatory and non-compensatory support needs while considering tax implications and long-term financial impacts for both parties in various relationship durations.
People
Nathalie Boutet
Family Law Lawyer, Accredited Mediator
With 32+ years of experience, Nathalie Boutet specializes in collaborative divorce and family law mediation. Certified as a Family Enterprise Advisor and Advanced Collaborative Professional, she helps business owners and professionals resolve complex separations while preserving assets and relationships.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in collaborative divorce, mediation, child/spousal support, business-related family law, and complex financial settlements.
Do you handle high-net-worth divorce cases?
Yes, we have extensive experience with high-net-worth clients and complex asset divisions involving businesses and investments.
Are your mediation services legally binding?
Mediation agreements become legally binding when formalized into contracts or court orders by our accredited mediators.
How do you handle parenting plan negotiations?
We create customized parenting plans focusing on children's best interests while respecting both parents' rights and responsibilities.
Can you assist with business ownership during divorce?
Yes, as certified Family Enterprise Advisors, we protect business assets during divorce proceedings while maintaining operational continuity.
