Ontario Family Law Representation
The increased incidence of cross-border issues associated with family law disputes has led to an expanding role for counsel in this specialized area of practice. At Polten & Associates in Toronto, our unique international educational backgrounds enable us to provide Canadian and international clients with information, counsel and litigation representation in a variety of family law matters.
Canadian and Cross-Border Family Law Services
Our lawyers, two of whom are fluent at a professional level in English and German, and our legal and administrative assistant, who is a native speaker of German, have access to our firm's network of contacts with law firms and legal practitioners across Canada and German-speaking Europe, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We have substantial experience in helping both English-speaking and German-speaking individuals and families with a broad range of family law issues, including:
The founding lawyer of our firm, Eric P. Polten, has supervised the writing of the following articles on or relating to cross-border family law issues:
- An Overview and Comparison of Canadian and German Divorce Law
- Canadian and German Estate Planning and Conflict of Laws
- An Overview of Succession Law Issues with International Reference to Germany and Canada
- German and Canadian Real Property Law - a Comparison (under revision)
The issues present in family law can have a significant impact on other areas of life, including business and professional life. Due to our broad legal background in Canada and ongoing professional connections in German-speaking Europe, we have the specialized experience and expertise necessary to handle these broader issues as well as your specific family law concerns.
Sample Case
We recently acted for a common law spouse who faced separation with no financial compensation from her long-term partner. After taking her partner to court, we attained a settlement which provided substantial financial compensation for our client.
Contact Us for Client-Centred, Solution-Focused Service
To learn more about our family law practice or to discuss your unique needs with an experienced lawyer, call us from the Toronto area at 647-724-4175 or from elsewhere toll free at 1-866-322-6521.
