About Our

Law Firm

Trusted Leader in

Family Law

Stanchieri Family Law is a Toronto-based family law firm providing legal advice and representation in disputes arising from separation and divorce. Whether concerns are just starting to emerge or have already progressed into an active legal dispute, decisions made at either stage can significantly affect parenting and financial issues in ways that become more costly and complex to address later in the legal process. Engaging our firm early can help prevent or de-escalate these types of situations, allowing clients to move their matters forward with greater efficiency, clarity, and stability.

We approach the complexities of family law with confidence

People We Help

Business Owners

Owners and partners in businesses within various industries such as education, entertainment, farming, finance, fitness, food, health, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, mining, professional services, real estate, retail, technology, wholesale etc.

Professionals

Accountants, architects, consultants, dentists, doctors, engineers, executives (c-suite and vice presidents), firefighters, financial advisors, lawyers, managers/directors, nurse practitioners, paramedics, pilots, police officers, politicians, professors, psychologists, sales representatives, scientists, teachers, technicians etc.

Stay-at-Home Spouses

Unemployed spouses (of business owners or professionals) who are responsible for domestic duties such as childcare and household management.

Areas We Serve

Toronto & GTA

Toronto and surrounding areas such as Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Burlington, Caledon, Guelph, Halton Hills, Hamilton, King, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Newmarket, Oakville, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Vaughan, Whitby.

Niagara Escarpment

Beamsville, Fonthill, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Jordan, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Stoney Creek, Vineland, Welland.

Outside Ontario

For situations where the financial and/or parenting issues are in other provinces or countries.

How We Work

Meet

The first step is a legal consultation focused on assessing the circumstances of the matter and the relevant legal issues. This initial assessment provides an opportunity to address situation-specific questions, shape an initial legal strategy, and identify the most appropriate next steps.

Plan

Once the firm is retained, work on the matter can begin immediately. This stage focuses on analyzing the circumstances in greater detail, organizing relevant information, and further developing the legal strategy. Through ongoing discussions, the strategy is refined to address the specific issues in the matter and to prepare for implementation.

Implement

The agreed-upon strategy is then implemented, with the matter closely monitored to ensure it remains effective and aligned with the intended objectives. Throughout this stage, regular communication is maintained to address issues as they arise and to support steady progress toward resolution.

Adjust

Family law matters often involve unexpected complications beyond anyone’s control. While such possibilities are anticipated where possible, the legal strategy may need to be adjusted as circumstances evolve. When necessary, earlier steps are revisited to ensure the matter continues to progress toward resolution.

Resolve

Once all legal issues have been resolved, any outstanding items are finalized and records are securely retained for future reference. The matter is concluded with clarity and finality, allowing attention to shift to next steps beyond the legal process.

Why Clients Like Us

Experience

The firm brings substantial collective experience through its exclusive focus on family law. This allows matters to be approached with perspective shaped by representing thousands of clients across a wide range of family law matters.

Depth

The firm limits the number of matters it accepts to ensure the quality of legal work is not affected by volume or competing demands. This approach creates the conditions necessary for careful planning and effective implementation throughout a matter.

Structure

The firm relies on established processes and systems to guide how matters progress, with clear roles and responsibilities across the legal team. This supports consistent and proactive handling of matters, even as circumstances change.

Teamwork

The firm operates through a coordinated legal team with shared knowledge and clearly defined roles. This structure provides continuity and consistency as work progresses, rather than relying on any one individual.

Capacity

The firm has the size and resources to support demanding work without compromising quality or service. This allows matters to continue progressing through busy periods and as legal issues become more complex.

Efficiency

The firm assigns the legal work deliberately across all client matters. This allows time and resources to be used where they are most effective, reducing unnecessary steps, duplication, and delay along the way.

Predictability

The firm operates with consistent practices across matters. This supports steady progress and reduces the risk of outcomes being shaped by shifting workloads, resourcing gaps, or reactive decision-making.

Discipline

The firm approaches decisions strategically and calmly, even when matters require urgent attention. This allows legal steps to be taken deliberately and aligned with priorities, rather than being driven by emotional or procedural pressure.

What Clients Are Saying

Extremely Effective

Extremely knowledgeable, professional and effective. We need more lawyers like Julie Stanchieri. Thank you for helping with my complicated separation.

// Lawyers.com

Exceeded Expectations

Julie is wonderful! She made this process seem easy for me and always had my best interests at heart. I would recommend her 100%. Julie and the whole team at Stanchieri Family Law exceeded my expectations.

// Google Reviews

Exceptional Team

Julie & her team were exceptional. Timely, expert, efficient and understood my requirements clearly. I would & have recommended her firm.

// Google Reviews

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