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Fergus: (519) 772-6139
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Legal Services in Ontario

Foote Law acts in four areas of law: family law, criminal law, real estate, and wills and powers of attorney. The firm serves clients from offices in Orangeville and Fergus and throughout Ontario, in person and virtually.

Each service below links to a page setting out what the matter involves and how Foote Law acts on it.

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Family Law

Foote Law acts on agreements between partners, separation and divorce, parenting arrangements, support, and protection orders. Where both parties want to resolve matters without Court, Foote Law also acts as a neutral mediator.
Agreements

Marriage Contracts

Property, support, and other terms agreed before or during marriage.

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Cohabitation Agreements

The rights and obligations of unmarried couples who live together.

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Separation Agreements

The terms of a separation, including parenting, support, and property.

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Separation and Divorce

Divorce

The divorce application and the issues resolved alongside it.

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Equalization Process

Dividing the increase in net family property between married spouses.

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Spousal Support

Entitlement, amount, and duration.

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Children

Decision-Making and Parenting Time

The arrangements formerly called custody and access.

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Child Support

Table amounts, special expenses, and shared parenting time.

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Parental Relocation

The 60-day notice requirement and the right to object.

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Grandparents' Rights

Applications for contact with a grandchild.

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Adoption

The legal process of adopting a child.

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Protection, Enforcement, and Resolution

Restraining and Protection Orders

Orders restricting contact where there is a fear for safety.

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Support Enforcement

Collecting unpaid support and enforcing existing orders.

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Family Mediation

Foote Law acting as a neutral mediator between both parties.

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Criminal Law

Foote Law defends criminal charges from the first police contact through bail, disclosure, resolution discussions with the Crown, and trial.
Offences Against the Person

Assault

Common assault, assault causing bodily harm, and assault with a weapon.

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Domestic Assault

Charges involving a partner or family member.

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Sexual Assault

Charges under sections 271, 272, and 273 of the Criminal Code.

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Indecent Act

Charges under section 173 of the Criminal Code.

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Property Offences

Theft and Robbery

Theft, possession of stolen property, and robbery.

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Break and Enter

Entry to a dwelling or other place with intent to commit an offence.

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Mischief

Damage to or interference with property, over or under $5,000.

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Fraud

Fraud charges over or under $5,000.

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Arson

The six offences involving damage by fire or explosion.

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Drug, Driving, and Weapons Charges

Drug Charges

Possession, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and trafficking.

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Driving Offences

Impaired driving and other criminal driving charges.

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Weapons and Firearms Charges

Possession, storage, and use offences.

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Stages of a Criminal Case

Bail Hearings

Release while a charge proceeds through the courts.

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Youth Criminal Defence

Charges against young persons aged 12 to 17 under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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Criminal Record Suspensions

Applications to the Parole Board of Canada.

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Real Estate Law

Foote Law acts on residential purchases and sales, condominium and new home purchases, refinancing, and changes to title, from the agreement through to registration.

Residential Purchase and Sale

Buying or selling a home, from the agreement to closing.

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Condominium Purchases

Status certificate review and condominium closings.

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New and Pre-Construction Homes

The ten-day rescission period, deposit protection, and Tarion warranty coverage.

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Mortgage Refinancing

Discharge of the existing mortgage and registration of the new one.

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Title Transfers and Ownership Changes

Adding or removing an owner, and the land transfer tax that may apply.

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Wills and Powers
of Attorney

Foote Law prepares wills, powers of attorney for property, and powers of attorney for personal care.

Wills and Powers of Attorney

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How We Work

How Foote Law Works

  • Consultations in person at the Orangeville or Fergus office, or virtually.
  • Evening and weekend appointments where needed.
  • Legal Aid Ontario certificates accepted.
  • Employee Assistance Program referrals accepted.

Call Foote Law in Orangeville at (519) 940-8309 or in Fergus at (519) 772-6139. Foote Law serves clients in Orangeville, Fergus, Brampton, Shelburne, Alliston, Barrie, Owen Sound, Newmarket, Guelph, Centre Wellington, and throughout the Greater Toronto Area, in person and virtually.

Legal Resources

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Not Sure?

Not Sure Which Service You Need?

Many matters involve more than one area of law, and the right starting point is not always obvious. A consultation identifies which services apply before anything else is decided.

Answers to common questions are on the FAQ page, and the lawyers and staff are introduced on Who We Are.

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Many matters involve more than one area of law, and the right starting point is not always obvious. A consultation identifies which services apply before anything else is decided.

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