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Family Law

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Separation, divorce, domestic contracts and family court, handled by a licensed family lawyer matched to your situation.

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Family law decisions follow you for years: what a separation agreement says about support, how a marriage contract treats the home, whether a divorce application is filed correctly. Getting the paperwork right the first time is far cheaper than fixing it later.

Olanur matches you with verified family lawyers for everything from a one-hour consultation to full court representation, so you can deal with a hard season with clear advice and no guesswork.

Olanur is a legal matching platform, not a law firm. The services described on this page are performed by independent licensed lawyers and legal professionals you can be matched with, and each sets their own fees.

What a Matched Lawyer Can Do for You

Looking for help with one of the services below? Our pre-qualified lawyers can help. Not sure where your problem fits? Tell us what happened and Olanur's AI will figure it out and match you with the right lawyer.

Advice and Agreements

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Family Law Consultation

A focused consultation on separation, divorce, parenting, support, property division or domestic contracts, so you understand your options before making moves.

  • Issue triage with a family lawyer
  • Options and risk review
  • Next-step planning
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Separation Agreement Drafting

Drafting of a separation agreement that covers parenting, support, property and debts, built to hold up rather than unravel in two years.

  • Full agreement drafting
  • Financial, parenting and settlement terms
  • Execution guidance
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Separation Agreement: Independent Legal Advice

Independent legal advice before you sign a separation agreement, so you know exactly what rights you are keeping and giving up.

  • Agreement review
  • One-on-one advice on your position
  • ILA certificate where appropriate
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Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement Drafting

Drafting of a marriage contract or cohabitation agreement that deals with property, debts and support before or during a relationship.

  • Contract tailored to your assets and expectations
  • Property and support terms
  • Signing guidance
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Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement: Independent Legal Advice

Independent legal advice before signing a marriage contract or cohabitation agreement, a step that also protects the agreement itself.

  • Contract review
  • Advice on rights and consequences
  • ILA confirmation
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Parenting Plan or Parenting Agreement

Drafting of a parenting plan that settles decision-making, parenting time, exchanges, holidays, travel and how future disagreements get resolved, in writing instead of by text-message argument.

  • Full parenting plan drafting
  • Practical schedule structure
  • Dispute resolution terms
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Divorce and Support

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Joint Divorce

Preparation and filing support for an uncontested joint divorce where both spouses apply together.

  • Joint divorce documents
  • Commissioning
  • Court filing support
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Simple Divorce (Sole Application)

Preparation, service and filing support for an uncontested divorce started by one spouse.

  • Sole application preparation
  • Service on the other spouse
  • Commissioning and filing
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Child Support Calculation and Agreement Review

A lawyer checks the child support numbers before you sign: income assumptions, the table amount, section 7 expenses and the wording that decides how increases and reviews will work.

  • Support calculation review
  • Section 7 expense check
  • Feedback on agreement wording
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Spousal Support Review

An assessment of proposed spousal support terms, covering entitlement, realistic amount and duration ranges, and the risks of the deal on the table.

  • Entitlement assessment
  • Amount and duration range review
  • Negotiation questions to ask
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Family Court

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Family Court Single Appearance

A lawyer prepares for and attends one family court appearance on your behalf, with a consultation before and after.

  • Pre-appearance preparation
  • Court attendance
  • Post-appearance debrief
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Family Court Materials Preparation

Drafting, serving and filing of the materials a family court proceeding requires, done properly and on deadline.

  • Court materials drafting
  • Service and filing
  • Procedural guidance
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Motion to Change Support or Parenting Order

Life changed and the order did not. A lawyer prepares the materials to change a support amount, parenting schedule or decision-making arrangement based on your new circumstances.

  • Motion to change materials
  • Evidence checklist
  • Filing guidance
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Emergency Family Motion Consultation

An urgent consultation for serious parenting, safety, travel or support situations that may need fast court action, so you know within days what can actually be done.

  • Urgent issue triage
  • Evidence and action plan
  • Court timing advice
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How It Works

From Problem to Matched Lawyer in Three Steps

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Describe your situation

Tell us what happened in plain language. No legal jargon needed, and it is completely private.

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Our AI matches you with verified, licensed professionals who handle exactly this kind of matter in your province.

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Review expertise, languages and consultation fees, then book a time that works. Matching is free for clients.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Do both spouses need their own lawyer for a separation agreement?

One lawyer cannot advise both sides. Typically one lawyer drafts the agreement for one spouse, and the other spouse gets independent legal advice on it. That second step protects both of you, because agreements signed without ILA are easier to challenge later.

How long does an uncontested divorce take in Canada?

Most uncontested divorces take several months from filing to the final order, depending on the court's backlog and whether the paperwork is complete. You must usually be separated for one year before the divorce is granted, though you can file earlier.

What does a family lawyer cost through Olanur?

Matching is free. Each family lawyer sets their own rates for consultations and fixed-fee services like agreement drafting, and you see pricing before you book. Limited-scope options, like a single court appearance, keep costs predictable.

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