Family Lawyer Serving Markham

Local Family Law Representation Rooted in the Markham Community

Bani Family Law is based right in Markham, at 500 Hood Rd, Suite 400. We are not a satellite office or a firm that occasionally takes cases in the area. Markham is our home base, and we have built our practice around serving the families who live here.

Family law issues affect every part of life, including children, homes, finances and long-term plans. Working with a lawyer who is genuinely local, who understands the community, and who is a short drive away for meetings makes the process more manageable during an already difficult time.

A Law Firm Based in Markham

Our office is convenient for clients across the city and easily accessible from Highway 404, Highway 407 and Highway 7. Whether you live in Unionville, Cornell, Milliken, Berczy Village, Markham Village, Thornhill or anywhere else in Markham, our office is a manageable distance away for consultations and meetings.

Where Markham Family Law Matters Are Heard

Markham is part of York Region, so family law cases are heard at the Newmarket Courthouse at 50 Eagle Street West. York Region has a Family Court Branch of the Superior Court of Justice, often called a Unified Family Court. That means one court can deal with every family law issue, including divorce, support, parenting, property division and child protection, so your case is not split between two court systems.

Many family law matters can be resolved without a courtroom through negotiation, mediation or collaborative family law. When a court appearance is necessary, we prepare you for what to expect at every step.

Bani Family Law team at our Markham office

Multilingual Services for Markham's Diverse Community

Markham is one of the most culturally diverse cities in Canada, and our team reflects that. We are proud to serve clients in English, Farsi, Tamil and Punjabi:

Family Law Services for Markham Residents

We help Markham 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, visit our Divorce Lawyer Markham page. For child support matters, see our Child Support Lawyer Markham page.

Why Markham Families Choose Bani Family Law

  • A truly local office: Our office is in Markham, not a distant satellite location, making meetings and court preparation straightforward.
  • 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, Tamil and Punjabi services reflect Markham’s diverse population.
  • 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.

Speak with a Markham Family Lawyer Today

If you need family law advice from a lawyer based right here in Markham, 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.

Other Areas We Serve Near Markham

In addition to Markham, we help families in nearby communities across the GTA, including Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Vaughan and Toronto.

Explore Related Pages

Frequently Asked Questions

Our office is at 500 Hood Rd, Suite 400, Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z3, easily accessible from Highway 404, 407 and 7.

Markham is in York Region, so family law cases are heard at the Newmarket Courthouse, 50 Eagle Street West, Newmarket. It has a Family Court Branch that can hear all types of family law matters in one place.

No. While we are based in Markham, we regularly serve clients throughout Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Scarborough, Toronto, Brampton, Oshawa and the wider Greater Toronto Area.

We handle divorce, separation, child support, spousal support, parenting arrangements, property division, separation agreements, marriage contracts, collaborative family law and more.

Yes. Shelly Banihashemi speaks Farsi, Lemooriya Ananthan speaks Tamil, and Shalu Atwal speaks Punjabi. Consultations can be arranged in any of these languages, as well as English.

Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation

Request a Consultation

Bani Family Law offers free 15-minute consultations for individuals and families seeking initial guidance on Ontario family law matters, including divorce, separation, parenting issues, child support, spousal support, and related family law concerns.

Complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to follow up with you.

Please note: submitting this form does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Do not include confidential or time-sensitive information in your message.

Bani Family Team Photo