Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Vaughan
Bortolussi Family Law has served clients in Vaughan and surrounding areas for over 41 years, establishing itself as a trusted leader in family law. Our team of seven experienced lawyers brings more than 145 years of combined expertise to address complex family legal matters with compassion and precision. We specialize in divorce, separation, child and spousal support, mediation, and high-net-worth cases, prioritizing client-centric solutions tailored to individual needs.Our unique client-lawyer matching process ensures optimal representation, fostering trust and effective communication. Recognized by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce for excellence, we emphasize transparency, ethical practice, and minimizing conflict while maintaining productive family dynamics. With a focus on modern family law challenges, including same-sex marriage dissolution and transgender parenting issues, we empower clients through clarity and strategic advocacy.
Services
Divorce & Separation
Child Support
Spousal Support
Family Mediation
Collaborative Law
Litigation
Arbitration
Domestic Agreements
High-Asset Divorce
Parenting Plans
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 145+ years of combined family law experience
- Our client-lawyer matching ensures optimal representation
- We prioritize compassionate, conflict-minimizing strategies
- We handle complex cases including high-net-worth separations
- Our founder developed York University's Family Law curriculum
Associations and certifications
- Vaughan Chamber of Commerce
- Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM)
What people say
Deeply supported
Instantly felt at ease
Helped make things happen
Truly grateful
Friendly and informative
Services
Divorce & Separation
Our experienced lawyers guide clients through divorce and separation processes with clarity and compassion. We handle complex asset division, parenting arrangements, and high-conflict cases while minimizing family disruption. Services include court representation, settlement negotiations, and customized legal strategies for married and common-law couples.
Child Support
We calculate and negotiate fair child support arrangements following Federal Child Support Guidelines. Our team addresses special expenses, shared custody scenarios, and enforcement issues while prioritizing children's best interests through collaborative or litigious approaches.
Spousal Support
Our lawyers address spousal support entitlement and calculations considering relationship duration, financial disparities, and lifestyle factors. We handle prenuptial agreements, post-separation negotiations, and court proceedings to ensure equitable outcomes for both payors and recipients.
Family Mediation
Accredited mediator Lorraine Bortolussi facilitates constructive negotiations for separation agreements. Our mediation process reduces conflict through structured discussions on parenting plans, property division, and support arrangements while maintaining client autonomy over decisions.
Domestic Agreements
We draft and review cohabitation, marriage, and separation agreements with precise legal language. Our services include independent legal advice, financial disclosure analysis, and ensuring enforceability of terms for prenuptial, postnuptial, and fertility law contracts.
People
Lorraine A. Bortolussi
Family Law Lawyer / Collaborative Lawyer / Mediator
Founder with 40+ years of family law experience, developer of York University's Family Law course, accredited mediator, and part-time Deputy Judge. Recognized for legal innovation and community service.
Valda I. Blenman
Family Law Lawyer / Litigator
Experienced litigator with expertise in complex family law disputes, known for strategic courtroom advocacy and comprehensive understanding of property division and support matters.
Stephanie Di Federico
Family Law Lawyer / Litigator
Dedicated litigator focusing on child custody, spousal support, and high-conflict separations, combining legal rigor with client-centered communication to achieve favorable outcomes.
Julie Zimmerman
Family Law Lawyer / Litigator / Collaborative Lawyer
Dual-qualified litigator and collaborative practitioner with extensive experience in parenting arrangements, property disputes, and negotiated settlements for complex family law matters.
Daniela S. DellAquila
Family Law Lawyer
Skilled family law attorney specializing in divorce proceedings, separation agreements, and client advocacy through both traditional and alternative dispute resolution methods.
Questions
How does your client-lawyer matching process work?
We analyze your case complexity, family dynamics, and preferred approach to pair you with the lawyer whose expertise and communication style best suits your needs, enhancing trust and efficiency.
Can we modify existing child support arrangements?
Yes, we help adjust support agreements based on changed circumstances like income variations or custody modifications, ensuring compliance with evolving legal standards and children's needs.
What distinguishes your mediation services?
Our accredited mediators combine legal expertise with conflict resolution skills to create customized solutions, maintaining privacy while addressing complex financial and parenting issues in family disputes.
How do you handle high-asset divorce cases?
We employ specialized valuation techniques for businesses, investments, and executive compensation, protecting your interests through strategic negotiation or litigation while maintaining discretion.
Can common-law partners claim property division?
While Ontario's Family Law Act doesn't grant automatic property rights, we help establish claims through legal arguments regarding contributions, cohabitation agreements, and equitable remedies for long-term relationships.
