BlogMarch 2025
High-Conflict Divorce in Ontario: Protecting Your Assets & Your Children
When separation involves businesses, real estate, and deeply contested parenting, the legal stakes are unlike any standard file.
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WE FIGHT FOR
Lawyers Who Know When to Strike
and When to Outmanoeuvre the Opposition
Toronto lawyers who take on the hard cases and see them through.
4 in 10Family & DivorceSeparation • Custody • Assets
38 to 40% of Canadian marriages end in divorce. Contested custody is the most consequential decision a parent will face.
Statistics Canada, Divorce Data, 2021
24 mo.EmploymentDismissal • HRTO • Contracts
Courts can award up to 24 months’ notice, far beyond the 8-week ESA minimum.
Bardal v. Globe & Mail (1960); Wallace v. UGG Ltd. [1997] 3 SCR 701
2 yrsEstatesChallenges • Executors • Trusts
Miss the 2-year window to challenge a will in Ontario and your claim is permanently barred.
Ontario Limitations Act, 2002 | s.4
15 daysImmigrationPermits • Refugee • Federal Court
15 days to file for judicial review after an IRCC refusal. That window does not extend.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, s.72(2)(b)
$50K+BusinessCorporate • Commercial • M&A
Typical cost of a litigated shareholder dispute, one agreement prevents it entirely.
Ontario Bar Association, Business Law Survey
How We Work
Three Disciplines.
One Purpose.
Large Toronto firms split your legal life across disconnected departments. Lexaltico doesn't. We practise law, provide senior business advisory, and connect clients to global markets, under one roof, one team, one account. No hand-offs. No gaps in the strategy. Some matters require a steady hand. Others require an unrelenting one. We know the difference.
01Law
Litigation & Full-Service Legal Counsel
We act in Ontario and Alberta courts, Federal Court, and before administrative tribunals, on the cases that matter most and the ones other firms quietly decline.
- Family law, divorce, custody & wrongful dismissal across Ontario Superior Court
- Estate litigation, will challenges, executor misconduct & dependent’s relief
- Immigration, refugee protection, IRCC refusals & Federal Court judicial review
02Advisory
Fractional GC & Senior Business Counsel
Growing businesses across Ontario need senior legal and operational leadership without the overhead of a full-time hire. Our Fractional GC and Fractional COO services deliver exactly that.
- Fractional General Counsel for Ontario businesses, contracts, compliance & risk management
- Fractional COO, operational systems, scaling strategy & process design
- Investor introductions, funding access & IP protection for growing companies
03Global
Cross-Border Legal & Market-Entry Strategy
With active desks in Dubai and Chongqing, we help Ontario and Alberta businesses expand internationally and foreign enterprises enter the Canadian market, with legal structure, commercial introductions, and regulatory compliance built in.
- Market-entry strategy for Canada, the UAE, China & South Asia
- Cross-border legal structuring & regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
- Commercial partner sourcing & introductions that open real market access
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24/7Same-Day Consultations Available
10+Languages. We Speak Your Language
Access to Justice
Cost should never determine your outcome.
Contingency available, select matters qualify. We only get paid when you win.
Legal financing for estate litigation, through BridgePoint Financial, Canada’s leading litigation lender.
Ask if your matter qualifies →“Lexaltico recovered 14 months’ salary when my employer offered 3 weeks. I had no idea what I was owed.”
K.A., Wrongful Dismissal, Toronto“Our Fractional GC saved us from a shareholder dispute that would have cost us everything. Worth every dollar, ten times over.”
M.R., Business Advisory Client, Mississauga“Lexaltico structured our Canada entry in 6 weeks. Every other firm quoted 6 months. The Dubai desk made the difference.”
S.K., Global Market Entry Client, UAE
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About Lexaltico LLP
Toronto Law Firm Built to Fight
for People Who Need It Most
Lexaltico was founded on a conviction that remains unfashionable at large Toronto firms: that the quality of your legal representation should have nothing to do with the size of your retainer.
We are a boutique firm by choice. Our size allows us to give every client the personal attention, focused experience, and unwavering commitment that their matter demands.
Some matters require a steady hand. Others require an unrelenting one. We know the difference.
We practice law, advisory, and global consulting under one roof, unified by one purpose. To fight, with precision and resolve, for the outcome you deserve.
Our Values
Curiosity
We ask better questions than anyone else in the room, finding angles that others miss.
Kinship
Your matter becomes personal to us, not transactional.
Creativity
We design strategies that are original, adaptive, and tailored precisely to your situation.
Legacy
We think beyond the file in front of us, building a standard that outlasts any single case.
Our Resolve
“Where Others Step Back, We Step In. The cases others quietly decline are exactly where Lexaltico operates.”
Family Litigation · Toronto & Ontario
Emergency motions available 24/7
Toronto Family Lawyers, When the Stakes Are Personal.
Separation is never simple. When businesses, real estate portfolios, cross-border assets, or your children’s futures are involved. You need a family lawyer who understands the full complexity, guides with precision, and will take it all the way to trial.
4 in 10
Canadian marriages
end in divorce
end in divorce
Statistics Canada, 2022
The outcome of your case will follow your family for generations. You need a lawyer who understands the full weight of that.
Jia Junaid
|
Managing Partner | Lexaltico LLP
Ontario family courts process over 25,000 new applications each year. Contested files routinely run 18 to 36 months. The counsel you retain in the first 30 days often shapes the result.
18 to 36mo.
average contested
custody timeline
custody timeline
Ontario Family Rules
Superior Court
Trial
Litigation
Trial-Ready Family Litigation
When settlement is not possible or not right, we go to trial. Full Ontario Superior Court family litigation, case theory, trial preparation, expert witnesses, cross-examination, and closing argument. Built for the courtroom from day one.
Contested divorce & family trial
Ontario Superior Court, full trial counsel from filing to judgment
High-conflict custody disputes
Section 16 & 17 applications, OCL reports, Voice of the Child evidence
Emergency motions, 24/7
Restraining orders & urgent child protection applications, same-day
Restraining orders & safety applications
Urgent relief where safety is at risk, no delays
Family Assets
Property, Support & Business Valuation
Equalization, excluded assets, spousal and child support, protecting what you built and ensuring the settlement reflects what you are actually owed under Ontario’s Family Law Act.
Property division & equalization
Net family property, excluded assets, date of valuation disputes
Business valuation
CBV-accredited valuators & forensic accountants engaged on your behalf
Spousal & child support
SSAG calculations, variation applications & enforcement motions
Parenting plans & s.30 assessments
Structured parenting arrangements backed by expert evidence
Planning & Protection
Agreements & Cross-Border Family
Protecting your interests before and after, prenuptial, cohabitation, and separation agreements drafted to hold up under scrutiny. Cross-border files across Canada, the UAE, the US, and beyond.
Prenuptial agreements
Enforceable domestic contracts under Ontario’s Family Law Act
Cohabitation agreements
Protection for common-law partners, property, support & decision-making
Separation agreements
Full domestic contracts with certificate of independent legal advice
Cross-border & Hague Convention
International relocation applications, Canada, UAE, US & beyond
4.8★
Google Rating
270+
Verified Reviews
24/7
Emergency motions filed
Free Download
First 30 Days After Separation in Ontario
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Protecting Your Business in a Divorce
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Employment Law Toronto
Wrongful Dismissal & Employment
Lawyer Toronto, Your Fight.
Losing your job is rarely just a financial event. When an employer ends your employment unlawfully, you are entitled to accountability. Our employment lawyers in Toronto pursue it without hesitation.
Wrongful Dismissal & Termination
Severance negotiations, pay in lieu, constructive dismissal claims
Human Rights & Discrimination
HRTO applications across all protected grounds
Workplace Harassment & Toxic Environments
Investigations, OHSA compliance, accountability for employers
Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Clauses
Drafting, review, enforcement, and challenges to restrictive covenants
Free ToolSeverance Estimator
Estimate only, not legal advice. Results vary based on contract, industry and individual circumstances.
Estate Litigation Ontario
Estate Litigation Ontario, Protecting What Was Built For You.
Estate disputes are the most emotionally charged legal battles, family pitted against family, grief weaponized, and generational wealth at risk. Lexaltico’s estate litigation lawyers bring rigorous strategy and compassionate counsel.
Will Challenges & Validity Disputes
Capacity challenges, undue influence, fraud, forgery
Executor & Trustee Disputes
Breach of fiduciary duty, removal applications, passing of accounts
Dependent’s Relief & Support Claims
Claims by spouses, children, and dependants inadequately provided for
Power of Attorney Disputes
POA validity challenges, attorney misconduct, elder financial exploitation
Free Tool
Estate Dispute Evaluator
⌄
Answer 5 quick questions to gauge the strength of your estate claim.
What is your relationship to the deceased?
Estimate only, not legal advice. Note Ontario's 2-year limitation period on estate challenges.
All Practice Areas
Full-Spectrum Legal Services
Ontario & Alberta
From your first consultation to your final resolution: no hand-offs, no gaps.
33
Legal Services
12
Free Calculators
8
Property Guides
2
Provinces
Legal Services for
Every Chapter of Life
21 practice areas, for individuals, businesses, and disputes that demand resolution.
For Individuals
Family, criminal, immigration, estates & more
Family & Divorce
Divorce, custody, spousal and child support, separation agreements.
LEARN MORE →Criminal Defence
Bail hearings, trial representation, appeals, record suspensions.
LEARN MORE →Employment
Wrongful dismissal, severance negotiation, contracts.
LEARN MORE →Immigration
Work permits, PR applications, sponsorship, LMIA.
LEARN MORE →Estate Planning
Wills, powers of attorney, estate administration.
LEARN MORE →Estate Disputes
Contested estates, dependant relief, capacity challenges.
LEARN MORE →Not sure which service fits? We'll guide you.
BOOK AN INITIAL ASSESSMENTWhen One Case Speaks
for Thousands
Lexaltico takes on class action files that others won't. We represent individuals and groups against corporations, institutions, and government bodies.
DISCUSS YOUR CLASS ACTION →Class action litigation requires deep experience, institutional knowledge, financial capacity, and the willingness to take on defendants who have every resource at their disposal.
One Firm for Ontario
& Alberta Property Closings
Flat fee, dual-licensed, single point of contact. Lexaltico can.
Residential Purchases & Sales
Full-service real estate lawyer for buyers and sellers across the GTA and beyond.
LEARN MORE →Commercial Real Estate
Office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use transactions with full due diligence.
LEARN MORE →Builder & Developer
Pre-construction agreements, condo declarations, site plan agreements.
LEARN MORE →Alberta Real Estate
Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge. Land Titles Act compliant, flat fee.
LEARN MORE →DUAL-LICENSEDMortgage Enforcement
Acting for lenders and borrowers across all stages of mortgage enforcement.
LEARN MORE →The Strategic Partner Your
Business Has Been Missing
Subscription-based advisory services give you senior-level experience at a fraction of the cost.
SEE GC SUBSCRIPTION TIERS →Whether you are a Canadian company entering the UAE, China, or South Asia, or an international enterprise entering Canada, Lexaltico connects you with real commercial opportunity backed by legal precision.
Know Your Numbers
Before You Call
15 free tools across 5 practice areas. Click any calculator to use it instantly.
MOST USED
Employment Law
Severance Estimator
Wrongful dismissal entitlement, ESA minimum plus common law range.
$42,500
10 yrs · $85K salary
Family Law
Child Support
Monthly table amount under Federal Child Support Guidelines.
$1,245/mo
$95K income
2 children
2 children
Family Law
Spousal Support Range
SSAG low-mid-high range based on incomes and marriage length.
$2,100/mo
Mid-range
15 yr marriage
15 yr marriage
PROPERTY & ESTATE
Real Estate
Land Transfer Tax
Ontario provincial + Toronto municipal LTT with first-time buyer rebates.
$12,200
$800K
home purchase
home purchase
Real Estate
Closing Costs Estimator
Total closing costs, legal fees, LTT, title insurance, adjustments.
$18,400
$750K
first-time buyer
first-time buyer
Wills & Estates
Probate Fee Calculator
Ontario Estate Administration Tax, $15 per $1,000 above $50,000.
$6,750
$500K
estate value
estate value
VIEW ALL 15 CALCULATORS
Including: Equalization, CMHC Insurance, Seller Net Proceeds, Refinancing Break-Even, Estate Dispute Evaluator & more
Need guidance interpreting your numbers?
A lawyer can turn an estimate into a strategy.
Know Your Numbers.
Before You Make an Offer.
Free step-by-step guides for buyers, sellers, refinancers, and commercial investors. No signup. No obligation.
ONTARIO
Buying a Home in Ontario
6 Steps · Title → APS → Mortgage → Status Cert → Registration → Keys
Every step from making your offer to picking up the keys, explained by a real estate lawyer.
READ FULL GUIDE →ONTARIO
Selling Your Home in Ontario
6 Steps · APS → Discharge → Transfer → Adjustments → HST → Proceeds
Understand your obligations, net proceeds, and closing timeline before you list.
READ FULL GUIDE →ONTARIO
Refinancing in Ontario
6 Steps · Penalty → Discharge → Commitment → Title → Registration → Proceeds
IRD penalties, collateral vs. conventional mortgages, HELOC alternatives, all explained.
READ FULL GUIDE →ONTARIO
Commercial Real Estate
6 Steps · Due Diligence → APS → Environmental → Leases → HST → Close
Asset vs. share purchases, HST structuring, zoning, the commercial buyer's legal roadmap.
READ FULL GUIDE →For Businesses · New from Lexaltico
Your In-House Legal Team.
Without the Overhead.
Lexaltico's Fractional General Counsel subscriptions give Canadian businesses senior legal leadership at a fraction of a full-time hire, with predictable monthly cost, no billing surprises, and priority access to a full legal bench.
Inspired by the integrated legal models reshaping the UK, Australia, and parts of the US. Built for Canada.
Four Subscription Tiers
GC Essentials
5 hrs / month · solo founders
$1,500/mo
GC Growth
10 hrs / month · growing SMEs
$2,500/mo
GC Pro
15 hrs / month · scaling cos.
$3,500/mo
Fractional CLO
25 hrs / month · investment-backed
$5,000/mo
+ preferred subscriber rates on litigation, court appearances, transactions & emergencies. 3-month minimum.
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LexKonnect
by Lexaltico LLP
Let's Connect at LexKonnect
An invitation-only consortium for lawyers and paralegals in good standing with the LSO. Built on real co-counsel partnerships, shared experience, and the full strategic weight of Lexaltico behind your practice, not a directory, a relationship. Now with a mobile app, instant QR referrals, and a private community feed.
What Members Get
Mobile App
Install LexKonnect on your phone, manage referrals, scan QR codes, and stay connected on the go
Instant QR Referrals
Show your QR code to a client, they scan and submit a referral in seconds, no forms, no friction
The Brief, Community Feed
Share news, ask questions, celebrate wins, a private community for LexKonnect members only
Cross-Practice Access
Family, employment, immigration, estate & real estate, all under one roof
Co-Counsel & Mentorship
First access on complex files, junior members paired with senior counsel
CPD & Exclusive Events
Accredited knowledge sessions and priority invitations to private member events
Our Team
Meet Our Ontario & Alberta Legal Team
Every Lawyer. Personally Accountable.
Every client is matched with the right lawyer, personally accountable for your outcome from day one. Hover any card to learn who is behind the work.
Lawyers
Litigation • Counsel
Paralegals
Filings • Research
Immigration Regulatory
CICC • Federal Court
Real Estate Advisors
Ontario Investments
Business Coaches & Consultants
Strategy • Growth
Tax Advisors
Planning • Compliance
Our Leadership
Junaid arrived in Canada two decades ago as an ambitious student. Today he is an experienced business advisor to investors across Ontario, the United States, the Middle East, East and South Asia, Europe, and Africa.
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Managing Partner
Junaid Abbasiview profile
Business Advisory • Investment • Global Strategy
20+ years advising investors across 6 continents • The first call for cross-border transactions
Educated at the University of Toronto’s Trinity College and the University of Ottawa Law School, Jia is a legal entrepreneur who founded Atlas Law Group. A decade of practice and a life lived across ten countries.
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Managing Partner
Javairia (Jia) Junaidview profile
Family & Divorce • Commercial Law • Employment
U of T & Ottawa Law • A decade of contested litigation • Founded Atlas Law Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions,
Answered Honestly
We believe you deserve straight answers, not vague promises. Most matters qualify for a complimentary 15-minute initial assessment.
What makes Lexaltico different from other Toronto law firms?
Lexaltico is a multidisciplinary firm combining litigation, advisory, and global consulting under one roof. You get coordinated support across every area of your legal and strategic life, not disconnected one-off opinions from separate departments. We take the cases other firms quietly decline.
Is the first conversation free?
Most matters qualify for a complimentary 15-minute initial assessment. For a small number of complex, multi-issue files, a nominal fee may apply, but that fee is credited in full if you retain us. We will always tell you upfront. No surprises, ever.
Disclaimer: The complimentary consultation is a general introductory discussion and does not constitute formal legal advice. It does not establish a solicitor-client relationship. Lexaltico LLP reserves the right to decline matters at its discretion.
Can I reach Lexaltico urgently, outside business hours?
Yes. We operate 24/7/365. Call, email, or message us on WhatsApp at any time. We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours*, and to urgent matters within the hour.
How much does it cost to hire a lawyer in Toronto?
It depends on the matter. We offer flat-fee arrangements for many services, including uncontested divorces, real estate closings, and immigration applications. For litigation and complex matters, we provide detailed retainer agreements with clear billing expectations. Our Fractional GC plans start at $1,500/month. We always discuss fees upfront before any engagement begins.
What languages does Lexaltico offer services in?
Our team provides legal services in 13 languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, Greek, Cantonese, Mandarin, Gujarati, and Punjabi. Every client is matched with a lawyer or paralegal who speaks their language, ensuring clear communication throughout their matter.
What are Lexaltico's office locations and how do I book a consultation?
We have three convenient offices: downtown Toronto (55 University Ave, Suite 1100), Mississauga (90 Matheson Blvd W), and Oakville (1235 North Service Rd W). All offices are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with evening and weekend appointments available by request. Call 416-333-6200 anytime, visit our website, or email to book your initial assessment today.
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"Our Fractional GC saved us from a shareholder dispute. Worth every dollar, ten times over."
M.R., Business Advisory
★★★★★
"Handled our entire real estate closing remotely. Professional, fast, and the fees were exactly as quoted."
D.P., Real Estate Closing
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"After IRCC refused my PR application, Lexaltico filed at Federal Court within days. My family is now in Canada."
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Our Offices & Where We Operate
4+ Offices across Ontario, international desks. Same standard. Wherever you need us.
Toronto, Downtown
55 University Ave
Suite 1100, M5J 2H7
Suite 1100, M5J 2H7
Nearby
⚖︎ Osgoode Hall, 3 min walk
⚖︎ Ontario Superior Court, 5 min
◎ St Andrew Station, 2 min walk
◎ Bay St Financial District
Outcomes That Speak
Louder Than Promises.