Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Representation in Toronto
Marcy Segal is a dedicated family law practice built on 30 years of courtroom advocacy and client-centered service. Transitioning from a successful career as a criminal lawyer, Marcy brings a unique perspective to family law, combining meticulous legal analysis with a deep commitment to protecting clients' rights. Our practice specializes in high-conflict custody battles, child support negotiations, and complex financial settlements, prioritizing transparency and ethical representation. With extensive experience in Ontario courts, we provide strategic guidance to navigate divorce, separation agreements, and litigation. Our approach balances legal rigor with compassionate support, ensuring clients feel empowered throughout the process.We advocate fiercely for fair outcomes while striving to minimize emotional and financial strain. The practice reflects Marcy's belief that every client deserves personalized attention and a tailored legal strategy. As a sole practitioner since 1990, we maintain direct client relationships and accountability. Our track record of success in challenging cases demonstrates our ability to transform legal complexities into actionable solutions. Clients benefit from decades of courtroom-tested expertise and a steadfast commitment to justice.
Services
Family Law
Custody and Access
Child Support
Separation Agreements
Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of family law experience with 2000+ court appearances.
- Our team includes a former criminal lawyer with litigation expertise.
- We specialize in high-conflict custody and complex financial settlements.
- Personalized service with direct attorney-client communication.
- Proven track record in Ontario courts for challenging family law cases.
What people say
Fierce advocate
Successful outcomes
Compassionate support
Courtroom-tested expertise
Personalized strategies
Services
Family Law
Marcy Segal provides comprehensive family law services addressing divorce, separation, and child-related legal matters. Our practice focuses on protecting clients' rights while prioritizing children's best interests. We handle complex financial settlements, custody arrangements, and high-conflict disputes with strategic courtroom advocacy and negotiation expertise.
Custody and Access
We specialize in custody and access cases, advocating for parenting arrangements that serve children's best interests. Our approach balances legal strategy with sensitivity to family dynamics, addressing parental alienation and ensuring fair visitation rights while protecting children from harm.
Child Support
Our child and spousal support services address complex financial calculations and disputes. We handle cases involving self-employed payors, income imputation, and long-term support arrangements, ensuring fair financial obligations that reflect clients' circumstances and legal requirements.
Separation Agreements
We draft and negotiate separation agreements that provide clear, enforceable terms for post-divorce arrangements. Our focus is on creating comprehensive, future-proof agreements that minimize litigation while protecting clients' interests in property division, parenting plans, and financial matters.
Litigation
With 30 years of courtroom experience, we provide aggressive litigation representation for complex family law disputes. Our approach combines thorough preparation with strategic advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes in contested custody battles, financial settlements, and other high-conflict cases.
People
Segal Marcy
Lawyer
Marcy Segal is a family law attorney with 30 years of experience transitioning from criminal law. She specializes in high-conflict custody cases and complex financial settlements, combining courtroom advocacy with personalized client service. A sole practitioner since 1990, she focuses on protecting clients' rights while minimizing emotional strain.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, custody and access, child support, separation agreements, and litigation. Our expertise includes high-conflict cases and complex financial settlements.
How does your criminal law background benefit family law cases?
My criminal law experience enhances courtroom strategy, evidence analysis, and advocacy skills, particularly valuable in contested custody and financial disputes requiring meticulous legal preparation.
Do you handle cases outside Toronto?
While based in Toronto, we represent clients throughout Ontario with travel accommodations for court appearances and meetings as needed.
What approach do you take to child custody cases?
I prioritize children's best interests while advocating for fair access arrangements. My approach addresses parental alienation concerns and ensures custody decisions reflect pre-separation family dynamics.
How are legal fees structured?
Fees are tailored to case complexity with transparent billing. I focus on cost-effective solutions while maintaining aggressive representation to avoid unnecessary litigation expenses.
Can you handle urgent family law matters?
Yes, I prioritize time-sensitive issues like emergency custody disputes and immediate financial support needs through expedited legal strategies and court interventions.
