Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law and Mediation Partner in St. Catharines
Silbert Family Law specializes in providing innovative legal and mediation solutions for individuals and families navigating significant life transitions. With over a decade of experience in family law, our practice focuses exclusively on out-of-court settlements, empowering clients to maintain control over their futures through integrity and respect. Our approach integrates legal expertise, creative problem-solving, and somatic awareness to transform conflict into constructive outcomes. We prioritize flexibility and efficiency through remote services via video conferencing, ensuring accessibility for all clients. Accredited by the Ontario Association for Family Mediation, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and client-centered care. Our team is committed to guiding clients through vital decision-making processes during relationship changes, offering personalized support tailored to unique needs.We emphasize transparency, ethical practices, and collaboration, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal advice while fostering mutual respect in mediation. Our founder, a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, brings extensive experience from national law firms and community legal clinics, combining technical proficiency with compassionate advocacy. We serve clients across Ontario, offering sliding-scale fees to ensure accessibility, and maintain affiliations with leading legal organizations to stay at the forefront of family law developments. Our mission is to provide accessible, client-driven legal solutions that prioritize dignity, clarity, and long-term well-being.
Services
Family law mediation
Legal representation
Separation agreements
Divorce filing
Cohabitation agreements
Highlights and features
- We are accredited by the Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM) for specialized expertise.
- Our practice focuses exclusively on out-of-court family law settlements since 2010.
- We offer remote legal services via video conferencing for flexibility and accessibility.
- We empower clients to determine their own futures through collaborative conflict resolution.
- We provide sliding-scale fee options to ensure legal support accessibility.
Associations and certifications
- Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM)
What people say
Fantastic to work with
Legal expertise and professionalism
Compassion and empathy
Stress-free and efficient
Highly recommend
Services
Family law mediation
Our accredited family law mediation services help couples resolve separation issues through collaborative discussions. We facilitate mutually acceptable agreements while maintaining strict neutrality. Clients receive guidance on parenting plans, property division, and support arrangements without court involvement.
Legal representation
We provide comprehensive legal representation for out-of-court family law matters. Our services include contract drafting, negotiation support, and independent legal advice for mediation clients. We specialize in separation agreements and relationship-building contracts.
Separation agreements
We assist clients in creating legally binding separation agreements tailored to their unique circumstances. Our process includes reviewing financial disclosures, negotiating terms, and ensuring proper documentation to protect client interests during relationship transitions.
Divorce filing
We offer streamlined divorce filing services for uncontested cases where a separation agreement is already in place. Our flat-rate service ensures efficient processing while maintaining strict compliance with legal requirements and documentation standards.
Cohabitation agreements
We draft customized cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts to protect assets and clarify expectations for couples entering relationships. Our services include pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as assisted reproduction contracts.
People
Sharon Silbert
Family Lawyer and Mediator
Sharon Silbert, J.D., Acc.FM (OAFM), is an accredited family mediator and practicing lawyer with over a decade of experience. A University of Toronto law graduate, she previously worked at national law firms and contributes to legal publications. She combines legal expertise with somatic awareness to help clients navigate life transitions.
Questions
Do you offer in-person consultations?
Our practice is 100% remote, with consultations conducted via Zoom video conferencing.
Can you represent both parties in a separation agreement?
No, as a lawyer, I can only represent one party to avoid conflicts of interest.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients across Ontario through our remote practice platform.
Do you accept Legal Aid Ontario certificates?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept Legal Aid certificates as they only cover litigation services.
What payment options are available?
We offer sliding-scale fees based on financial circumstances for qualifying clients.
Are your mediation services available online?
Yes, all mediation services are conducted exclusively through Zoom video conferencing.
