Nathens, Siegel provides first-rate legal services at reasonable rates
-- and exemplary client service.

In divorce, you may feel like you're fighting a battle by yourself, overmatched by your spouse and intimidated by high fees and a confusing system. Even worse, you may feel paralyzed and unable to act. We can help. The law firm of Nathens, Siegel LLP is dedicated to family law and divorce issues. We know the process and can explain it to you in a simple, straightforward manner.

Following through and getting results

"We use the most practical and cost-efficient method of getting the best outcome for our clients," says Ken Nathens, founding partner. "We follow through and get results."

"Service means tailoring each case to fit that client's particular needs, and we do that well,” Brahm Siegel says. “As a lawyer, you have to know that the same approach doesn't work for all situations. You have to know when to push and when to hold back"

An excellent reputation for solid work

•	"My husband and I own two large properties. Should I take one of the properties in the divorce settlement?"
•	"What happens to our debts when we divorce?"
•	"My spouse has a substantial pension. Will I get a share of it in the divorce agreement?"
•	"My wife wants to move the kids from Toronto to Vancouver. Can I stop her?"
•	"Who will pay for our kids' private school when we divorce? With the child and spousal support, I don't know how I'll afford the tuition."
•	"Who shouldn't use mediation?"
CONTACT Toronto Family Lawyers Nathens, Siegel, LLP Phone: (416) 222-6980 Fax: (416) 222-4820 www.nathenssiegel.com info@nathenssiegel.com

The firm, conveniently located at Yonge and Sheppard in North York, has an excellent reputation for solid work in family law. Both Nathens and Siegel have years of experience in assisting clients through the divorce process. In 2009, Barbara Kristanic, a former associate, became a Partner. The firm also has an excellent junior associate, Audrey Ngo-Lee and a team of experienced law clerks. Our lawyers are assigned to clients based on the complexity of the case and the client’s individual financial circumstances.

Qualified experts in family law

Certified as a Specialist in Family Law and appointed as a Dispute Resolution Officer by the Superior Court of Justice for York Region, Ken is an active member of both the Toronto and York Region Collaborative Family Law Associations. He has experience in negotiating complex separation agreements and litigating on behalf of clients in Ontario courts and has argued a number of cases before the Ontario Court of Appeal on issues regarding mobility rights, custody, and child welfare. Ken has written articles on various family law issues, both for Divorce Magazine and other publications. He regularly gives lectures on family law issues to community groups, such as to members of the Ontario Federation of Labour and is a past panel member of the Legal Aid appeal committee.

Certified as a Specialist in Family Law and recently appointed Dispute Resolution Officer by the Superior Court of Justice, Brahm enjoys collaborative law but also relishes difficult and interesting litigation files. He is the consulting editor of the McCarthy Tetrault Guide to the Family Courts (formerly the Brahm Siegel’s Guide to the Family Courts), co-author of McLeod’s Annotated Family Law Rules and consulting editor of Consolidated Ontario Family Law Statutes and Regulations. He is a regular speaker at various continuing education seminars and one of four authors of the Law Society’s Licensing Process materials where he is responsible for the chapters on divorce, alternative dispute resolution, and procedure.

Highly credentialed

Nathens, Siegel is a proud member of the International Network of Boutique Law Firms, an organization of highly credentialed law firms that focus on a particular area of law. The firm is honored to have been specially chosen to represent Toronto in family law and divorce.

For more information or to book an appointment, please contact:

Nathens, Siegel, LLP
MADISON CENTRE
4950 Yonge Street, Suite 2408, Toronto, ON M2N 6K1
Phone: (416) 222-6980
Fax: (416) 222-4820
Website: www.nathenssiegel.com
e-mail: info@nathenssiegel.com

Initial consultations are usually offered at a reduced flat fee.

Articles:

Ken Nathens has written the following article:

• The Family Law Vacation in Canada
• Collaborative Family Law: Possible Perils

FAQs:
Ken Nathens has written the following FAQs:

• “Can I prevent my spouse from obtaining a divorce?”
• "I would like my divorce to go smoothly. What advice can you give me?"
• "My husband and I own two large properties. Should I take one of the properties in the divorce settlement?"
• "What happens to our debts when we divorce?"
• "My spouse has a substantial pension. Will I get a share of it in the divorce agreement?"
• "How is it determined which of our property is marital and which is separate?"
• "My ex-husband hasn't paid the last two months of child support. I found out that he recently took his new girlfriend to the Bahamas. I'm so angry! What can I do?"
• "In common law, are you entitled to the same as if you were married?"
• "How can I increase my chances of getting full custody of my boys?"
• "How can I keep my legal costs down during my divorce?"

Brahm Siegel has written the following FAQs:

• "My wife wants to move the kids from Toronto to Vancouver. Can I stop her?"
• "Who will pay for our kids' private school when we divorce? With the child and spousal support, I don't know how I'll afford the tuition."
• "Who shouldn't use mediation?"

Piyali M. Kundu has written the following FAQs:

• "My ex-husband is not complying with the provisions of our divorce judgment concerning payment of child support and spousal support. What are my options?"

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