Divorce Lawyers in the Waterloo Region
Ending a marriage is never easy, but understanding the legal process can help make a difficult time more manageable. The experienced family lawyers we work with are here to guide you through every step, from filing the initial application to negotiating property division and support arrangements. Whether you're considering divorce, have been served divorce papers, or are somewhere in between, a family lawyer can provide compassionate, expert legal counsel to protect your rights and work towards the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Which areas do you serve?
Our office is located in downtown Kitchener which allows us to serve clients in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, New Hamburg, Elmira, St. Jacobs, and Ayr. We're also happy to work with clients from Elora, Fergus, Stratford, Woodstock, Brantford, Hamilton, and Burlington.
Many family law matters can be resolved over the phone if you'd like to avoid travelling to a lawyer's office. Please schedule a consultation now.
How much does a divorce lawyer cost?
Hourly rates range from $200/h to $600/h depending on the seniority of your lawyer. Complex cases can benefit from a more experienced lawyer, while our early career lawyers are happy to help with straightforward matters.
The total cost of your divorce depends primarily on the number of hours worked by your lawyer. Contested divorces involving multiple days of litigation are often the most expensive and can cost upwards of $35,000. Uncontested divorces can cost as little as $1,000.
The family lawyers we work with can help you minimize the cost of your divorce, especially if you talk to them early on. Please schedule a consultation now.
What is the cheapest way to get a divorce?
In Ontario, the cheapest way to get a divorce is to have a simple (also known as uncontested) divorce and file the court documents yourself. If you'd like to take this approach, you can follow Legal Aid Ontario's simple divorce guide.
Simple divorces are also the cheapest way to get divorced even if you rely on a family lawyer to help you with the process. Simple divorces involving a lawyer can cost as little as $1,000.
The family lawyers we work with are happy to help you with your uncontested or contested divorce. Please schedule a consultation now.
What type of lawyer is best for divorce?
Although any lawyer can technically handle your divorce, family lawyers (those that specialize in family law) are usually the best choice. Experienced family lawyers have handled hundreds of divorces and can help you anticipate more issues and work through your matter faster than a generalist lawyer.
The lawyers we work with specialize exclusively in family law and have handled hundreds of divorce matters. Please schedule a consultation now.