"From the very first phone call to the completion of your file, you'll get big firm resources with small firm personal care."

"Big Firm" Resources and Results with "Small Firm" Personal Care and Focus

When choosing the ideal family lawyer to advise, support and protect your legal rights during the divorce process, you need the resources, knowledge and abilities of a large law firm; but you also need the personal attention and dedicated focus of a small law firm. Toronto Family Lawyer Stanley (Stan) Potter offers you the "best of both worlds." His law firm has full research staff availability, and is big enough to handle all of your family law issues in a comprehensive manner. At the same time, his firm is small enough to give you the personal attention and care you require during this difficult time.

A Strong Negotiator with Over 35 Years of Experience

Stan thoroughly understands the problems you face on both a legal and emotional level. He gets personal satisfaction in guiding you through the "legal maze" as quickly, painlessly and affordably as possible -- while always safeguarding the best interests of your children. Stan has both the proven ability to settle cases through negotiation and mediation as well as over three decades of court experience. He will aggressively protect your rights in court when necessary.

Make Smart Decisions, Not False Assumptions

The decisions that you make during divorce have a direct impact on more than just the outcome of your divorce -- they also determine your financial and emotional future, and those of your children. Stan uses his engaging personality, and a refreshingly direct "no jargon" communication style to explain the law as it relates to your divorce. He knows that only with clarity, can you make smart, long-term decisions that are free of misapprehensions and false assumptions.

Building Your Comprehensive Divorce Plan

Getting the fair and equitable divorce resolution you want takes a plan that covers every relevant aspect of your divorce, which can include custody, access, child support, spousal support and equalization. Stan offers a relaxed atmosphere in his office to work with you to ensure that your divorce plan is realistic, detailed and robust enough to withstand arguments put forth by opposing counsel and the courts.

Keeping your Divorce Costs Down

Stan's rates are competitive and reasonable, and he uses cost-benefit analysis and other financial tools to help resolve issues in a timely and cost effective manner. With integrity and compassion, he will help you move on with your life.

FAQ's

• I have lived with my partner for over 6 years and we have a child together, but we are not officially married. Do I need to go through a divorce?
  “Pursuant to the Divorce Act a court can grant a divorce on the grounds that there has been a breakdown of their marriage. Obviously if there was no formal marriage, there can be no breakdown of the marriage and therefore; there is no need for a divorce…”
• The value of our home and stocks goes up and down, how can we determine our overall asset? How would that impact my divorce settlement?
  “When there is a breakdown of the marriage with no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, the family property has to be valued and equalized (or divided). A major difference between marriage and a common law relationship is the fact that there is no family property in a common law relationship…”
• Can I stop a Divorce?
  Toronto family lawyer Stanley Potter answers: “Under S.8 of the Divorce Act , a divorce can be granted if there has been a breakdown of the marriage as follows…”
• "What should people consider before filing for divorce?"
  Toronto family lawyer Stanley Potter answers: “Couples should consider reconciliation if possible…"

To schedule a free initial telephone consultation with this Toronto Family Lawyer, contact:

40 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 510
Toronto, Ontario M2N 6K9
Tel.: (416) 733-1400
Fax: (416) 733-2979
Stanley@StanleyPotter.com
www.StanleyPotter.com

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