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Family Lawyer in Burlington

When separation, divorce or another family law issue affects your life, experienced legal guidance can help you understand your rights, consider your options and move forward with greater confidence.

Family Law Since 1982 Over 40 years of legal experience
Practical Legal Guidance Personal support through difficult decisions
Burlington • Oakville • Hamilton Serving families throughout the area
Sally Chiarelli Law Office

Experienced Family Law Services in Burlington

Family law problems are personal. They can affect your children, your finances, your home and your plans for the future.

Sally Chiarelli has been helping individuals and families navigate family law matters since 1982. She provides practical legal advice and personal support designed to help clients understand their options and make informed decisions.

Whether your matter can be resolved through negotiation or mediation, or requires court proceedings, Sally can help you understand the legal process and work toward a fair and reasonable resolution.

How Can We Help?

Every family law matter is different. The right approach depends on your circumstances, priorities and the issues that need to be resolved.

Contact Sally Chiarelli Law Office to discuss your situation and the legal options available to you.

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Our Family Law Services

Family & Divorce Law

We assist clients with a wide range of Ontario family law matters, from separation and divorce to parenting, support, property and alternative dispute resolution.

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Divorce & Separation

Legal advice and representation for contested and uncontested divorce and separation matters.

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Parenting Arrangements

Guidance concerning parenting time, decision-making responsibility and arrangements involving children.

03

Child Support

Advice concerning child support obligations, calculations and related family law issues.

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Spousal Support

Legal guidance for individuals dealing with entitlement, duration and the amount of spousal support.

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Property Division

Assistance understanding property and financial issues arising from marriage breakdown and separation.

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Separation Agreements

Assistance with separation agreements, domestic contracts and independent legal advice.

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Family Mediation

A constructive process that can help separating couples discuss issues and work toward mutually acceptable solutions.

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Family Law Litigation

Experienced legal representation when family law issues cannot be resolved outside of court.

Divorce & Separation

Guidance Through Difficult Family Changes

Separation and divorce can bring difficult emotional, financial and parenting decisions.

Having an experienced Burlington family lawyer can help you understand your rights and responsibilities while identifying the issues that need to be resolved.

Sally works with clients to pursue practical solutions whenever possible while remaining prepared to protect their interests through the court process when necessary.

  • Contested divorce
  • Uncontested divorce
  • Separation agreements
  • Parenting time
  • Decision-making responsibility
  • Child support
  • Spousal support
  • Property division
  • Domestic contracts
  • Independent legal advice
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Family Mediation Services in Burlington

Not every separation or family law disagreement needs to be resolved in a courtroom.

Family mediation provides separating spouses or partners with an opportunity to discuss their issues with the assistance of a neutral mediator.

The mediator helps facilitate productive discussion, identify the issues that need to be resolved and explore possible solutions. The parties themselves remain responsible for the decisions they make.

For suitable cases, mediation may provide a more cooperative and less adversarial way to address family law issues while allowing both individuals to have a voice in the process.

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Issues That May Be Addressed Through Mediation

  • Separation arrangements
  • Parenting schedules and parenting time
  • Decision-making responsibility
  • Child support
  • Spousal support
  • Property and financial issues
  • Other separation-related concerns

Mediation may not be suitable in every situation. The circumstances of each family should be considered when determining the appropriate process.

Legal Support That Fits Your Situation

Different Ways We Can Help

Not every family law client requires the same level or type of legal assistance.

Family Law Representation

For clients who want a lawyer to provide broader assistance throughout their family law matter, including negotiation, legal strategy and court proceedings where required.

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Unbundled Legal Services

Need professional assistance with specific portions of your case? A limited-scope arrangement may allow you to obtain help with defined legal tasks.

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Legal Coaching

Self-represented family law clients may benefit from legal advice, document guidance and preparation while continuing to manage their own matter.

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Sally Chiarelli family lawyer and mediator in Burlington Ontario
Experience You Can Rely On

Over 40 Years of Family Law Experience

Sally Chiarelli has practised family law since 1982 and has built her reputation by providing practical legal advice and personal support to her clients.

Sally is a Barrister, Solicitor, Mediator and Notary Public and has appeared before all levels of family court, including:

Ontario Court of Justice Ontario Superior Court of Justice Ontario Court of Appeal

Her goal is to help clients understand their options, protect their legal interests and work toward a fair and reasonable resolution, whether through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings when necessary.

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Serving Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton & Surrounding Areas

Sally Chiarelli Law Office is located at 9-3455 Harvester Road in Burlington, Ontario.

Frequently Asked Questions

Burlington Family Law FAQs

When should I speak with a family lawyer?
Speaking with a family lawyer early can help you understand your rights, responsibilities and available options before you make important decisions concerning separation, children, support, property or agreements.
What family law services does Sally Chiarelli provide?
Services include divorce and separation matters, parenting issues, child and spousal support, property issues, domestic contracts, separation agreements, independent legal advice, family mediation and family law litigation.
What is family mediation?
Family mediation is a process in which a neutral mediator helps individuals discuss family law issues, communicate more effectively and explore possible solutions. The mediator does not impose a decision on the parties.
Can mediation help us avoid family court?
For suitable cases, mediation may help parties reach agreements on some or all of their family law issues without asking a court to decide those issues. Whether mediation is appropriate depends on the circumstances.
What issues can be addressed during a separation?
Depending on the circumstances, issues may include parenting time, decision-making responsibility, child support, spousal support, property division, financial matters and the preparation of a separation agreement.
Can I get legal help without full representation?
Depending on your situation, limited-scope or unbundled legal services may allow you to obtain assistance with specific legal tasks while remaining responsible for other aspects of your matter. Legal coaching may also be available for self-represented clients.
Where is Sally Chiarelli Law Office located?
The office is located at 9-3455 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3P2, conveniently serving clients from Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton and surrounding communities.
Sally Chiarelli Law Office

Experienced Family Law Guidance
When You Need It Most.

If you are facing separation, divorce or another family law issue, speak with Sally Chiarelli about your situation and the options available to you.

905-336-9661 Schedule an Initial Consultation