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Separation
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Separation can raise connected issues involving parenting, support, property, debts, the family home and formal separation agreements.
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Do you prepare and negotiate separation agreements?
What financial disclosure should each side provide?
Which issues should be addressed before signing an agreement?
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Evidence-matched lawyer examples
Lawyers with published information related to this legal area
These are examples drawn from individual-lawyer biography evidence in the directory. They are not a ranking, recommendation, endorsement or complete list. Examples may rotate periodically while remaining tied to the same evidence rules.
Sally Chiarelli
Sally Chiarelli Law Office
Burlington, Ontario
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Family Law practice evidence
Service 01 Family Law Divorce, separation, mediation, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, property division, agreements and family law litigation. Explore Family Law → Service 02 Wills & Estates Wills, es…
Muriel Librati
Teitelbaum Librati
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Family Law practice evidence
I cover every legal issue that may either substantially or remotely affect the individual, including marriage annulment, separation, divorce, child custody, and recognition of paternity including fiscal and estate plann…
Sheri Hirschberg
Sheri Hirschberg Family Law
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Family Law practice evidence
When those relationships change due to separation and divorce, the loss of what was can be heart-wrenching on its own. Legal concerns, such as child custody, spousal support, and division of property simply compound the…
Zamir Ali
Ali Family Law
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Family Law practice evidence
Parenting Time & Custody We advocate for fair parenting arrangements that support your child’s best interests and long-term well-being. Spousal Support Our team helps establish or contest support agreements to ensure fi…
Adina Schild
Hummingbird Lawyers LLP
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Family Law practice evidence
Adina has experience in helping clients dealing with all issues arising out of separation and divorce. Her main focus is on child custody and access issues that stem from family turmoil and breakdown. Adina’s family law…
Tiara Cunningham
Watson Goepel LLP
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Family Law practice evidence
When a couple separates, courts may find that they were in a marriage-like relationship, triggering potential claims for property division, spousal support, and other rights under the Family Law Act. Read More April 2,…
How examples are selected: the system uses retained individual-lawyer biography evidence for this legal topic, requires an existing public lawyer profile, and does not use payment or sponsorship to determine inclusion or order. Rotation set: 2026-10.
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