Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Ontario Family Law Advocates
Andrew Feldstein & Associates has protected families' interests for over 30 years, combining deep legal expertise with compassionate client service. Our Ontario-based team specializes in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, and property division, with a focus on collaborative solutions and litigation when necessary. With over a century of collective experience, we prioritize client communication, accessibility, and tailored representation.Our paperless operations enhance efficiency while maintaining personalized attention. We serve clients across Toronto, Markham, Mississauga, Vaughan, Oakville, and surrounding areas, offering free consultations and prompt response times. Our lawyers regularly contribute to public education on family law topics, reinforcing our commitment to community service and transparency in legal processes.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Child Support
Spousal Support
Separation Agreements
Property Division
Collaborative Family Law
Mediation Services
Parental Abduction Cases
Unbundled Legal Services
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of family law experience with over a century of combined legal expertise
- Free consultations with experienced Ontario family law attorneys
- Quick response times by email and phone for urgent legal matters
- Convenient meeting locations in Markham, Mississauga, Oakville, and Vaughan
- Paperless operations for efficient case management and document sharing
What people say
Great advice
Professional and supportive
Pleasant experience
Dedicated team
Successful outcomes
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced divorce lawyers handle contested and uncontested divorces, guiding clients through legal separation, property division, and post-divorce modifications. We prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for courtroom advocacy when necessary. With deep knowledge of Ontario's Divorce Act and Family Law Act, we protect clients' rights regarding asset division, spousal support, and parenting arrangements. Our team helps clients understand their options for collaborative divorce or litigation.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients' parenting rights and children's best interests in custody arrangements, access schedules, and decision-making responsibilities. Our lawyers handle sole custody, joint custody, shared custody, and split custody cases under Ontario's Children's Law Reform Act. We assist with parenting plan development, custody modifications, and enforcement of court orders. Our team also represents clients in cases involving parental relocation and international child abduction.
Child Support
Our firm helps establish and modify child support agreements following Ontario's Child Support Guidelines. We calculate payments based on income, custody arrangements, and special expenses while considering shared parenting time scenarios. We assist with enforcement of unpaid support and address complex issues like self-employment income verification. Our lawyers represent clients in both initial support determinations and post-judgment modifications.
Spousal Support
We provide strategic guidance on spousal support entitlement and payment calculations under Ontario family law. Our team considers factors like relationship duration, financial disparities, and living standards when negotiating or litigating support arrangements. We handle temporary support during proceedings and long-term agreements, addressing tax implications and modification requirements for changing circumstances.
Separation Agreements
Our lawyers draft comprehensive separation agreements covering property division, parenting arrangements, and financial support. We ensure agreements comply with Ontario family law while protecting clients' interests. We assist with negotiating terms through mediation or direct discussions, addressing complex asset division and business valuation issues. We also review existing agreements for legal soundness and enforceability.
People
Andrew Feldstein
Founder
Andrew Feldstein established the firm in 1992 after practicing corporate law. He focuses on collaborative family law solutions while maintaining litigation readiness. With over 30 years of experience, he guides clients through complex divorce proceedings and property division matters across Ontario.
Daphna Schwartz
Lawyer
Daphna Schwartz specializes in custody disputes and collaborative family law. Practicing since 2007, she represents clients in child support negotiations and property division cases. Her experience includes handling high-conflict parenting arrangements and complex financial disclosures in divorce proceedings.
Anna Troitschanski
Lawyer
Anna Troitschanski brings extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution. She handles custody battles, spousal support negotiations, and property division cases. With background at a boutique Newmarket firm, she focuses on minimizing conflict while protecting clients' legal rights during separation processes.
Nick Slinko
Lawyer
Nick Slinko specializes in financial disclosure requirements for divorce proceedings. He assists clients with asset division, child support calculations, and spousal support negotiations. His practice emphasizes transparent communication and practical solutions for complex family law matters.
Veronica Yeung
Lawyer
Veronica Yeung represents clients in custody disputes and property division cases. Called to the bar in 2016, she focuses on protecting parental rights while prioritizing children's best interests. Her practice includes handling emergency court applications for urgent family law matters.
Questions
What are the grounds for divorce in Ontario?
Ontario recognizes three grounds: one-year separation, adultery, and cruelty. Most divorces proceed through the one-year separation process, which doesn't require proving fault. Our lawyers help clients navigate these legal requirements.
How is child custody determined in Ontario?
Ontario courts prioritize the child's best interests, considering factors like parental relationships, stability, and caregiving history. We help establish custody arrangements that protect parental rights while serving children's needs.
What factors determine child support amounts?
Child support calculations consider parental income, custody arrangements, and special expenses. Ontario's Child Support Guidelines provide base amounts, with adjustments for shared parenting time and extraordinary costs.
Can spousal support be modified after divorce?
Yes, spousal support orders can be modified with significant changes in circumstances like income loss, remarriage, or retirement. Our lawyers help clients seek or challenge support modifications based on current financial realities.
What are the benefits of a separation agreement?
Separation agreements provide clarity on parenting arrangements, property division, and financial support without court intervention. They allow couples to control outcomes while reducing conflict and legal costs compared to litigation.
How quickly can I get a divorce in Ontario?
Uncontested divorces typically take 4-6 months, while contested cases may last years. The mandatory one-year separation period applies unless proving adultery or cruelty. Our team streamlines the process while protecting your legal rights.
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