Family Lawyer Serving Oshawa

Trusted Family Law Representation for Oshawa Residents

Bani Family Law helps individuals and families in Oshawa 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 Oshawa and the wider Durham Region.

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 Oshawa client we represent.

Conveniently Located for Oshawa Residents

Our Markham office is accessible from Oshawa via Highway 407 and Highway 401, connecting Durham Region directly to our office. We regularly work with Oshawa clients through a combination of in-person meetings, phone, and video consultations, so distance is rarely a barrier to getting the legal help you need.

Family Law Services for Oshawa Residents

We help Oshawa 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.
  • Collaborative family law: A structured, non-adversarial process for resolving matters without going to court, guided by our certified collaborative lawyer.


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 Oshawa and Durham Region

Oshawa and the surrounding Durham Region are home to a growing and increasingly diverse population. We are proud to offer family law services beyond English, including Farsi and Tamil, so that language is never a barrier to getting clear, accurate legal advice. Principal lawyer Shelly Banihashemi is a fluent Farsi speaker, and associate lawyer Lemooriya Ananthan is a fluent Tamil speaker.

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

Why Oshawa Families Choose Bani Family Law

  • Exclusive focus on family law: We do not divide our attention across other legal areas. Family law is all we do.
  • Flexible consultation options: In-person, phone, or video consultations to fit your schedule and location in Durham Region.
  • Multilingual representation: English, Farsi, and Tamil services available for clients who prefer them.
  • 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 Oshawa 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

Yes. While our office is based in Markham, we regularly assist clients throughout Durham Region, including Oshawa, through a combination of in-person, phone, and video consultations.

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

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

Not necessarily. We can accommodate phone or video consultations for many stages of your matter, depending on your circumstances and preferences.

In addition to Oshawa, we assist clients throughout Durham Region, including Whitby, Ajax, and Pickering.

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Speak with a Family Lawyer Serving Oshawa Today

If you need family law advice and want a firm that understands Durham Region, 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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