Family Lawyer Near Richmond Hill​

Local Family Law Representation for Richmond Hill Residents

Bani Family Law is based at 500 Hood Rd, Suite 400 in Markham, just minutes from Richmond Hill. We have built strong ties to the Richmond Hill community over the years, helping residents work through some of the most difficult legal matters they will ever face.

Family law issues touch every part of life, including children, homes, finances, and long-term plans. Working with a lawyer who is close by, familiar with the local courts, and genuinely invested in your community makes a difficult process more manageable.

Conveniently Located for Richmond Hill Residents

Our Markham office is a short drive from Richmond Hill, easily reached via Highway 404, Highway 7, and Yonge Street. Whether you live near Bayview Hill, Oak Ridges, Mill Pond, or anywhere else in Richmond Hill, our office is a quick and convenient trip for consultations, document signings, and case preparation.

We are also familiar with the court locations where Richmond Hill family law matters are typically heard, and we understand the practical realities of scheduling, filing, and appearing in this region.

Family Law Services for Richmond Hill Residents

We help Richmond Hill 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 full overview of our family law services, visit our Family Lawyer Richmond Hill page. If your matter involves child support specifically, our Child Support Lawyer Markham page covers that in depth.

Multilingual Services for Richmond Hill's Diverse Community

Richmond Hill is home to one of the most culturally diverse populations in the Greater Toronto Area, including significant Persian, Iranian, and South Asian communities. We built our practice to serve that diversity directly. 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 Richmond Hill Families Choose Bani Family Law

  • Close and convenient: Our Markham office is a short drive from anywhere in Richmond Hill, 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, and Tamil services reflect the diversity of the Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill 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, a short drive from Richmond Hill via Highway 404, Highway 7, or Yonge Street.

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.

We serve clients throughout Richmond Hill, including Bayview Hill, Oak Ridges, Mill Pond, 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.

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If you need family law advice from a lawyer with deep ties to the Richmond Hill 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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