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Divorce & Family Law Lawyer

Family law & divorce lawyer, Isaac Paonessa, serving Middlesex, Elgin, Lambton, and Oxford Counties

Welcome to Isaac's Family Law and Divorce Law. I created this website to inform people about family law topics that may affect them. 



I'm called to the bar in Ontario, and I understand that family law cases are challenging. That's why I am committed to providing the residents of Middlesex, Elgin, Lambton, and Oxford Counties with compassionate advice and competent service. With my experienced team, I'm here to help you in the full range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody and access, spousal support, and complex property division. 


I'm represent clients in amicable negotiations, mediation and arbitration, or court proceedings through trial and appeal. I'll listen to your concerns and provide you with the guidance and diligent representation that you deserve.


I am pleased to offer a range of family law services, including: 

  • Marriage Contracts (Pre-wedding and post-wedding)
  • Separation Agreements
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Matrimonial Home Disputes
  • Mediation, Arbitration (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
  • Spousal Support calculations and advice
  • Child Support calculations and advice
  • Annulments
  • Division and Equalization of Family Property
  • Child Protection
  • Decision-making Responsibility and Parenting Time
  • Child and Adult Adoption
  • Divorce and Separation Agreements
  • Common-Law Rights and Separation Proceedings
  • Division of Property and Assets 
  • Issues of Legal Guardianship
  • Court-Ordered Therapy 
  • Emancipation
  • Parental Alienation
  • Partner Abuse 
  • Restraining Orders and Peace Bonds 
  • Inheritances
  • Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common property division
  • Paternity Disputes
  • Division of Business Assets
  • Collaborative Family Law

I hope this website is helpful to you on your journey.



Visit My Law Firm's Website:

www.paonessalaw.ca


Memberships:

Middlesex Law Association

Lambton Law Association

Advocates' Society


Please Note: This website is intended to provide legal information only. The contents of this site are not legal advice. For legal advice on your situation, speak with a divorce & family law lawyer.

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