Family Lawyer Serving Scarborough

Trusted Family Law Representation for Scarborough Residents

Bani Family Law helps individuals and families in Scarborough work through some of the most significant legal issues they will ever face, including separation, divorce, child support, and parenting disputes. While our office is based in Markham at 500 Hood Rd, Suite 400, we regularly serve clients throughout Scarborough, including Agincourt, Milliken, Scarborough Village, and the Golden Mile area.

Family law issues affect every part of life, including your children, your home, your finances, and your future. Our firm is focused exclusively on family law, and we bring that depth of experience to every Scarborough client we represent.

Conveniently Located for Scarborough Residents

Our Markham office is easily accessible from Scarborough via Highway 401 and Kennedy Road, making the trip straightforward for consultations, document signings, and case preparation. We are also familiar with the court locations where Scarborough family law matters are typically heard, and understand the practical realities of scheduling and appearing in this region.

Family Law Services for Scarborough Residents

We help Scarborough clients with the full range of family law matters, including:

  • Divorce and separation: Guidance through uncontested and contested divorce, from the earliest stages of separation through to a final divorce order.
  • Child support: Help understanding and calculating support obligations under the Federal Child Support Guidelines, including special and extraordinary expenses.
  • Spousal support: Assessment of entitlement and negotiation of fair, realistic support arrangements.
  • Parenting time and decision-making responsibility: Development of parenting plans that reflect the best interests of children, and representation in contested parenting disputes.
  • Property division and the matrimonial home: Guidance on equalization of net family property and the special rules that apply to the matrimonial home.
  • Separation agreements and marriage contracts: Drafting of clear, enforceable agreements that protect your interests and provide certainty going forward.
  • Restraining orders and urgent matters: Fast, focused legal support when safety or urgent protection is needed.


For a deeper look at how we handle divorce specifically, visit our Divorce Lawyer Markham page. For child support matters, see our Child Support Lawyer Markham page.

Multilingual Services for Scarborough's Diverse Community

Scarborough is home to one of the largest and most diverse populations in the Greater Toronto Area, including one of the largest Tamil communities outside of South Asia, as well as significant Persian and Iranian communities. We built our practice to serve that diversity directly. Associate lawyer Lemooriya Ananthan is a fluent Tamil speaker, and principal lawyer Shelly Banihashemi is a fluent Farsi speaker.

Learn more on our Tamil Family Lawyer page or our Persian Family Lawyer page.

Why Scarborough Families Choose Bani Family Law

  • Tamil-speaking representation: Lemooriya Ananthan is a fluent Tamil speaker with direct experience serving the Tamil community across the GTA.
  • Exclusive focus on family law: We do not divide our attention across other legal areas. Family law is all we do.
  • Multilingual representation: English, Farsi, and Tamil services reflect the diversity of the Scarborough community.
  • Practical, honest advice: We explain your options clearly and help you make informed, confident decisions at every stage.
  • Strong advocacy: We are skilled negotiators and experienced courtroom advocates, ready to represent you firmly when it matters most.

What to Expect at Your First Consultation

Your first consultation is a chance for us to understand your situation and for you to understand your options. We use this time to listen to your concerns, explain your legal rights clearly, identify practical next steps, and answer your questions so you leave with more confidence than when you arrived.

You do not need documents prepared or decisions made in advance. Many Scarborough clients come to us at the very start of a separation, unsure of where to begin. We will help you make sense of your situation and identify the right path forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our office is located at 500 Hood Rd, Suite 400 in Markham, easily accessible from Scarborough via Highway 401 and Kennedy Road.

Yes. We handle both uncontested and contested divorce matters, including negotiation, mediation, collaborative family law, and litigation when necessary.

Yes. Lemooriya Ananthan is a fluent Tamil speaker and Shelly Banihashemi is a fluent Farsi speaker. Both are available to conduct consultations in those languages.

We serve clients throughout Scarborough, including Agincourt, Milliken, Scarborough Village, and the Golden Mile area.

While in-person meetings are available at our Markham office, we can also accommodate phone or video consultations depending on your preference and circumstances.

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If you need family law advice and want a firm that understands the Scarborough community, Bani Family Law is here to help. Contact us to discuss your situation and take the first step toward resolving your matter with clarity and confidence.

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