Welcome to the Family Law Group at Ross McBride, where we understand that navigating family law matters can be a challenging and emotional time. Our team is dedicated to protecting and assisting your family during life transitions and adapting to the changing dynamics of family life.
Our experienced and resourceful team of family law practitioners work to understand each unique situation and find practical solutions for your specific circumstances.
We believe that an informed decision requires professional advice, and our lawyers are committed to being in your corner every step of the way.
Family Law Services:
We offer a range of professional services that include negotiation, drafting domestic contracts such as Cohabitation Agreements, Marriage Contracts, Separation Agreements, and Amending Agreements. We also provide mediation, arbitration, and litigation services in relation to the following issues:
- Decision-making responsibility and parenting determinations, including custody and access
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Property equalization and other property-related issues arising from relationship breakdown
- Divorce
- Child Protection
- Adoption
- Third-party representation on child-related matters
- Grandparent’s claims
- Mediation
Mediation Services
Resolving legal conflicts or disputes doesn’t have to be a lengthy, expensive, or hostile process that plays out in court. Mediation can be an effective alternative to litigation, offering a path to resolving legal conflicts with greater flexibility, privacy, and ownership of the process.
This is particularly true in family litigation, where mediation not only reduces time and stress but can also be more cost-effective. In 2023, a significant development in family law came into effect. Rule 17 (7.1) allows many family litigants to move directly to a settlement conference if they’ve attended mediation. This new rule can save your clients time, stress, and money by potentially expediting the resolution process. It’s an option that’s available regardless of whether agreements are reached through mediation, providing an alternative path toward settlement.
Our qualified mediators have decades of experience practicing in personal injury, family law, insurance, commercial, and estate matters. We use a results-oriented approach to facilitate mutually agreeable resolutions, empowering individuals and businesses and emphasizing collaboration over confrontation.
Connect with our team today to learn more about how mediation could benefit you or your clients.
Our Approach
Our approach to resolving legal issues arising from family relationships includes using negotiation skills, mediation, collaborative law training, and arbitration before turning to litigation. However, should litigation become necessary, all of our team has considerable courtroom experience and success.
Our Commitment
In the Family Law Group, we understand that every family law matter is unique and requires a tailored approach. We are committed to providing personalized and effective solutions to our clients, and you’ll find you have a dedicated team of lawyers behind you.
If you require professional assistance with a family law matter, we are here and waiting for your call.
Our Lawyers
Our award-winning team is experienced, trusted, and committed to helping you
reach your goal, no matter the challenge.
Joanne Guarasci (Petermann)
Partner
Alexandra Petermann
Associate
Renee Roy
Associate Counsel