Bani Family Law is based at 500 Hood Rd, Suite 400 in Markham, just minutes from Richmond Hill. We help Richmond Hill residents work through separation, divorce, child support, spousal support, parenting arrangements and property division, with clear advice and a practical plan for moving forward.
Family law issues touch every part of life, including children, homes, finances and long-term plans. Working with a lawyer who is close by, focused exclusively on family law, and familiar with the York Region court system makes a difficult process more manageable.
Our Markham office is a short drive from Richmond Hill via Highway 404, Highway 7 and Yonge Street. Whether you live in Bayview Hill, Oak Ridges, Mill Pond, Richvale, Langstaff or anywhere else in Richmond Hill, our office is a quick trip for consultations, document signings and case preparation. Phone and video meetings are also available.
Richmond Hill 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.

Richmond Hill is home to one of the most culturally diverse populations in the Greater Toronto Area, including large Persian, Iranian and South Asian communities. Our lawyers can work with you in the language you are most comfortable with:
We help Richmond Hill clients with the full range of family law matters, including:
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.
If you need family law advice from a team that knows Richmond Hill and the York Region courts, 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.
In addition to Richmond Hill, we help families in nearby communities across the GTA, including Markham, Vaughan and Toronto.
For more information about our services, the following pages may be helpful:
Our office is located at 500 Hood Rd, Suite 400 in Markham, a short drive from Richmond Hill via Highway 404, Highway 7 or Yonge Street.
Richmond Hill 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.
Yes. We handle both uncontested and contested divorce matters, including negotiation, mediation, collaborative family law, and litigation when necessary.
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.
We serve clients throughout Richmond Hill, including Bayview Hill, Oak Ridges, Mill Pond, Richvale, Langstaff and all surrounding neighbourhoods.
While in-person meetings are available at our Markham office, we can also accommodate phone or video consultations depending on your preference and circumstances.
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.
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