Mississauga Divorce Lawyers

Compassionate & Experienced Divorce Lawyers

Divorce Lawyers in Mississauga

Representing Clients During Divorce Proceedings in Mississauga and the Peel Region

Amiri Family Law represents individuals throughout Mississauga and the broader Peel Region in all aspects of divorce and family law. Whether a divorce is uncontested and amicable or involves disputes over parenting, property, or support, our team provides clear legal guidance from the first consultation through to the final order.

We work with clients filing at the Superior Court of Justice in Peel and surrounding jurisdictions, and we understand the practical realities of navigating local court timelines and procedures.

Whether you are considering a divorce or your spouse has already applied for one, do not hesitate to contact experienced divorce lawyer Nima Amiri. During a consultation, we can discuss your options and how Amiri Family Law can help.

Mississauga divorce lawyer services

A divorce lawyer in Mississauga helps clients legally end a marriage while resolving the related issues that typically accompany separation including parenting arrangements, property division, and support obligations.

At Amiri Family Law, our role includes:

Custody and Access (Decision-Making Responsibility and Parenting Time)

We help parents establish parenting arrangements that reflect the best interests of their children. This includes decision-making responsibility (formerly “custody”) for major decisions about a child’s health, education, and welfare, and parenting time (formerly “access”) schedules that set out when each parent spends time with their children. We assist with negotiated parenting plans as well as contested matters requiring court intervention.

Property Division

Ontario divides property between separating spouses through equalization of net family property, not a 50/50 split of individual assets. We help clients identify and value matrimonial property, address the matrimonial home, and calculate the equalization payment owed between spouses, while identifying property that may be excluded from the calculation, such as gifts, inheritances, or pre-marriage assets.

Uncontested Divorce Applications

When both spouses agree on all issues — including parenting, support, and property — an uncontested divorce can proceed more quickly and at lower cost. We prepare and file the required court documents, including the Application for Divorce and supporting affidavit, and guide clients through each step to final judgment.

Separation Agreements

We draft and review separation agreements that formalize the terms of a separation outside of court, setting out each spouse’s rights and obligations regarding parenting, property division, and support. A well-drafted separation agreement can resolve a divorce’s contested issues by consent, helping clients avoid the cost and delay of litigation while still protecting their long-term interests.

Divorce Litigation and Dispute Resolution

When disagreements cannot be resolved through negotiation, we represent clients in court applications, motions to vary existing court orders, and contested hearings. We also support clients through alternatives to litigation, including negotiation and collaborative family law, where appropriate.

Child Support Orders and Reviews

We help clients establish, modify, or enforce child support orders calculated under the Federal Child Support Guidelines. When a paying or receiving parent’s income or circumstances materially change, we assist with reviewing and adjusting existing orders to reflect the parent’s current situation.

Spousal Support Orders and Reviews

We help clients establish, modify, or enforce spousal support orders, including calculating entitlement and amount under the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines. When a spouse’s income or circumstances materially change after an order is made, we assist with seeking a review to adjust the existing support arrangement.

Negotiating with Opposing Counsel

Many divorces are resolved through negotiation between lawyers rather than in court. We regularly negotiate directly with opposing counsel throughout Mississauga and the Peel Region to reach fair settlements without the cost and delay of litigation, while preparing to litigate when a fair resolution cannot be reached.

Grounds for Divorce in Ontario

While spouses can choose to live apart, legally ending a marriage requires additional legal action. One spouse must apply to the proper court for a divorce, and the court must grant the divorce. The applying spouse must cite a specific reason for the breakdown of the marriage, which must be one of the following:

• The spouses have been living separate and apart for one year or longer
• Cruelty by a spouse
• Adultery by a spouse

Most cases are based on the spouses living separately for at least one year. If this is the basis for your divorce, it is important to note the following:

• The one-year requirement must be met by the time the divorce is granted, and you can apply for divorce prior to being separated for one year.
• Living separately does not require that you live in separate residences. To determine whether spouses qualify as living separately, the court will consider a number of factors, including whether they stopped spending intimate time together, sharing finances and household chores, whether a spouse started a new relationship, and more.
• The law allows you to take up to 90 days during the separation period if you want to try to reconcile the marriage. This reconciliation period does not affect the separation requirement or require you to start the one year of separation over.

An experienced lawyer can review your situation with your spouse and advise you whether you will likely meet the separation requirement for a divorce.

Types of Divorce in Ontario

There are two primary types of divorce in Ontario, uncontested divorce and contested divorce.

In an uncontested divorce, the spouses agree to get divorced and the terms of the divorce, such as how to divide property and child custody. They sign a separation agreement, which the court will review. Generally speaking, uncontested divorces are simpler and quicker, with less stress and cost for the spouses.

A contested divorce means that the spouses do not agree on one or more terms of the divorce. In this situation, divorce lawyers can help resolve the terms, but the court may also have to intervene.

It is important for divorcing spouses to consult with a lawyer even if they have an uncontested divorce. A divorce lawyer can help to prevent unnecessary delays or costs during the process.

How Long Does a Divorce Take in Mississauga?

Timelines for divorce depend heavily on whether the divorce is contested:

• Uncontested divorces generally proceed faster, since the parties have already resolved parenting, support, and property issues.
• Contested divorces,  involving disputes over parenting arrangements, property division, or support, can extend the timeline to one to three years or longer, and Ontario family courts continue to manage backlogs in 2026, particularly in the Toronto, Peel, and York regions.

We help clients in Mississauga understand realistic timelines for their specific circumstances and work to resolve matters as efficiently as the situation allows.

The Divorce Process in Mississauga

Divorce in Ontario follows a defined legal process set out by the federal Divorce Act, and while every case differs based on whether parenting, property, or support issues are contested, the overall path to a divorce judgment generally includes four steps:

1. Confirm eligibility. At least one spouse must have lived in Ontario for the past year, and a legal ground for divorce, most commonly one year of separation, must apply.
2. File the Application for Divorce. Submit the required court forms to the Superior Court of Justice in Peel or the appropriate Ontario jurisdiction.
3. Resolve outstanding issues. Parenting, property division, and support are settled by agreement or, if contested, through negotiation or the court.
4. Receive the divorce judgment. Once all requirements are met, the court issues the divorce order, which becomes final after a brief appeal period.

Uncontested divorces typically move through this process faster than contested ones, where disputes over parenting or property can extend the timeline significantly.

Call Our Mississauga Divorce Lawyers for Help

At Amiri Family Law, we work with spouses facing separation or divorce in the Mississauga area. We strive to obtain the most favourable outcome in every case so you can start over post-marriage in the best possible position.

We have consultation offices conveniently located in Mississauga, Oakville, Milton, and Burlington, so you do not have to travel to meet with an attorney.

Call our office today at 844-678-6462 or send us a message online to set up a consultation.