Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Toronto
Frodis Family Law is a Toronto-based boutique law firm specializing in family law, dedicated to resolving complex legal matters with transparency, expertise, and compassion. Since 1998, we have helped thousands of clients navigate divorce, separation, custody disputes, and other family law challenges, prioritizing efficient resolutions that protect clients' financial security and children's well-being. Our team of experienced lawyers combines tenacity with empathy, offering personalized guidance to help clients make informed decisions while maintaining dignity throughout the process.We emphasize collaboration over conflict, leveraging our deep understanding of Ontario family law to achieve fair settlements and, when necessary, advocate vigorously in court. Our commitment to accessibility ensures prompt communication and tailored support, reflecting our belief that legal representation should empower clients to move forward with confidence.
Services
Separation and Divorce
Child Custody Disputes
Spousal Support Negotiations
Mediation Services
Property Division
Collaborative Law
Child Support Calculations
Marriage Contracts
Cohabitation Agreements
Parenting Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized family law experience
- Our team provides transparent billing with no hidden fees
- We prioritize personalized support tailored to individual circumstances
- We guarantee prompt communication and case updates
- Our lawyers have extensive courtroom experience in Ontario family law
What people say
Excellent return on investment
Felt very supported
Handled with great expertise
Level of professionalism
Highly recommend
Services
Separation and Divorce
We guide clients through separation and divorce proceedings with expertise in property division, spousal support, and custody arrangements. Our Toronto-based team helps navigate Ontario's family law framework to protect clients' financial interests and children's well-being while prioritizing amicable resolutions. With extensive courtroom experience, we ensure clients understand their rights and options throughout the process.
Child Custody Disputes
Our firm specializes in resolving child custody matters through negotiation or litigation, focusing on children's best interests. We handle complex parenting arrangements, mobility cases, and high-conflict disputes while maintaining a child-centered approach. Our lawyers work to establish fair access schedules and decision-making responsibilities that prioritize long-term family stability.
Mediation Services
We offer alternative dispute resolution through mediation and arbitration to achieve cost-effective settlements. Our certified mediators facilitate constructive discussions on custody, support, and property division while maintaining legal objectivity. This approach often reduces conflict and preserves relationships compared to traditional litigation processes.
Collaborative Law
Our trained collaborative lawyers work with clients to resolve disputes outside court through structured negotiations. This process involves joint meetings with both parties and professionals to create customized solutions for property division, parenting plans, and support arrangements while maintaining confidentiality and reducing adversarial tension.
Spousal Support Negotiations
We provide strategic guidance on spousal support calculations, modifications, and enforcement in Ontario. Our team analyzes income complexities, tax implications, and lifestyle factors to advocate for fair support arrangements. We handle both temporary and long-term support claims with a focus on clients' financial security.
People
Dani Frodis
Lawyer
Founder of Frodis Family Law with 25+ years experience in family law. Specializes in complex divorce cases and courtroom advocacy while maintaining a compassionate approach to client representation.
Kori Levitt
Lawyer
Experienced family law attorney known for strategic negotiation skills and client-focused representation. Handles complex custody matters and collaborative law cases with a focus on minimizing conflict.
Melissa Grimshaw
Lawyer
Skilled in resolving property division disputes and spousal support cases. Recognized for thorough case preparation and commitment to achieving fair settlements through mediation or litigation.
Samantha Dineno
Lawyer
Specializes in child custody litigation and parenting arrangements. Known for strong courtroom advocacy and ability to navigate high-conflict family law disputes effectively.
Arin Tint
Lawyer
Experienced litigator with focus on complex family law matters including property division and financial disclosure issues. Provides clear legal guidance while maintaining client advocacy.
Questions
How do I start the family law process?
Begin with an initial consultation to discuss your situation and receive strategic legal advice tailored to your specific family law matter.
Why choose a boutique law firm?
We offer personalized service, competitive rates, and direct lawyer access while maintaining the same professional standards as larger firms.
Do you charge for legal assistant time?
We don't charge for legal assistant time, with rare exceptions for specific clerk work, ensuring transparent billing practices.
How long does divorce take?
Minimum one-year separation period required, though other issues like custody and support can often be resolved sooner through negotiation or court proceedings.
Do you handle complex family law cases?
Our team has extensive experience resolving complex family law matters including high-conflict custody disputes and intricate financial arrangements.
What payment options exist?
We discuss flexible payment arrangements on a case-by-case basis, though generally don't accept legal aid certificates for family law services.
