M. G. Michaels & Associates, Family Lawyers

Marie G. Michaels, a family lawyer, has more than 25 years of experience in Family Law. M. G. Michaels & Associates serves family law clients in the communities of: Ajax/Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Clarington, Uxbridge, and Port Perry in Durham Region. In addition, we also serve clients in the areas serviced by Courthouses in: Cobourg, Peterborough, Lindsay, Toronto, Newmarket, and Brampton.

Marie G. Michaels and her team of family lawyers can give you sound advice on:

Custody and Access
Child Support
Spousal Support
Dividing Property and Financial Assets (equalization of marital property)
Common-Law Separation
Family Mediation
Restraining and Emergency Orders

Marie G. Michaels and her team of family lawyers have experience in frequently stressful family law situations; we can help you, we can protect your rights, and advocate on your behalf with empathy.

We are highly knowledgeable in both the Divorce Act, the Family Law Act , and the Children’s Law Reform Act and our primary goal is to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction by providing excellent client services and fighting for your rights.

And, Marie G. Michaels and her team of family lawyers can advise you on:

I’ve been working with Marie Michaels for 25 years. There is a reason for that. Her office knows their stuff. Not only have they helped me learn about items I hadn’t a clue about, they are NOT there to make things more difficult in my life for their benefit. I truly appreciate this about her and her firm. I have recommended them to anyone who is close to me. And I would highly recommend them to you if you’re looking for anyone to help you with your situation.

Ken S.

Marie and her team demonstrated compassion and understanding through a very difficult time for me and my children. She always represented my needs, my children’s best interests and offered solid advice during extremely challenging situations. Marie’s experience in family law was apparent and a great asset in the courtroom.

Judy C.

Marie and her team took care of my parents’ wills with care and compassion. When my stepdad passed It was a very hard time for me and I had a million questions. I was very lost in the process, Marie took care of everything professionally and perfectly. Shoshannah, one of Marie’s clerks, continues to this day to help me with questions that arise! It’s very rare to find that kind of kindness and integrity in a business these days! I wholeheartedly recommend this team of kind and skilled professionals!

Elizabeth W.

Despite the Covid red tape and the backlog resulting from this unforeseen event Marie and her team provided friendly and professional services, acting in the best interests of our family in handling all the legal elements required, from the drawing up of the will prior to my Dad’s passing to the subsequent probate and house closing processes. Thanks to the team for their support.

Mark H.

I came to Marie in a very unique situation. My ex-husband had hidden the majority of his income under the corporate veil, in order to drastically reduce his child support obligations.
Marie and her team were able to uncover this, and negotiated a fair one time settlement, to allow us to never live in fear of financial devastation again.
The day I met Marie was the day I stopped being a victim. I highly recommend Marie and her associates, not only for their legal expertise, but for their compassion and dedication to fairness. I hope that my testimonial will help others decide to choose Marie as their lawyer, too.

Kim H.

I needed a lawyer to deal with a very stressful and personal family law matter. The dissolution of a 30-year marriage and the complexities of finalizing a separation agreement, as well as transferring the title of the matrimonial home in my name was challenging and quite alien. What a pleasant experience retaining Marie’s firm, and working with competent legal counsel adept in family law. Stephanie Joe was great to deal with, accessible, and executed all documents in a timely manner. Her bio catch my attention writing for the Civil Liberties Association, which led me to Marie’s office. Bottom line, the service was excellent, and the firms legal fee’s are very reasonable.

Gary M.

Our Services

The family lawyers at M. G. Michaels & Associates can help you with these areas of law, which in many cases, are related to Family Law:

Family Law

Including child custody, child access, child support, spousal support, dividing property, common-law separations, and restraining & emergency orders.

Building Your Family

Including marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, adoption and guardianship.

Real Estate

Including buying and selling a house, refinancing.

Wills

Including estate planning, powers of attorney, and trusts.

Read Our Client Bill of Rights

It is fair to say that law is both complex and intimidating for the average person.

Rules and regulations are formal. Attitudes and everyday behaviours are less formal, but just as important.

At M. G. Michaels & Associates, we recognize the importance of our clients, and we pledge to treat you with dignity and respect. We know that for many people, dealing with a lawyer is an emotional and financial strain. Always feel free to ask us what is going on, what we are doing for you, and why.

Our Client Bill of Rights in our Fees Section deals with three important areas: Timely Client Communication; Confidentiality and Privacy; and Rates, Fees, and Disbursements.

Read What Our Clients Say

We at M. G. Michaels & Associates, Family Lawyers, are proud of the work we have done for hundreds of clients over the decades across Durham Region. Some have been kind enough to leave us comments about our work.

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