Guerrero Law

When facing a difficult legal matter, especially a divorce or custody dispute, you need an effective lawyer working for you. Whether in settlement talks or in the courtroom, we have a reputation for being fair, yet tough advocates for our clients.

Our firm provides high quality, compassionate and experienced representation in all family law matters, including:

• divorce
• spousal support
• division of family property
• child support
• custody and access

Spouses

Divorce

Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult times in a person's life. We are sensitive and care about your problems. We are attentive and responsive to your questions and concerns. Given the emotional, financial and legal impact of a divorce on you and your family, our firm works closely with you to prepare you for life after your family breakdown.

We can help resolve the problems arising from your marriage without long legal delays you may otherwise encounter. We focus entirely on your issues and use our experience in obtaining the best result for you. We attempt to make the procedure of divorce as simple, fast and amicable as possible.

Financial Support

We will help you negotiate a financial settlement that is realistic and enables you to retain sufficient assets and income for your future life.

Our advice and negotiating skills will ensure you retain a fair share of your family assets. The potential division of accrued pension rights is another area in which we can work to protect your future financial well-being.

Children

Financial Support

If your marriage or cohabitation has broken up, we will work with you to achieve the best arrangements for your children, including their financial support.

We work hard to enable you to reach an agreement with the other parent. However, where an agreement cannot be reached, we will involve the court to arrange a level of child maintenance to be set.

Here is a link to Justice Canada's Child Support Online Lookup. Here you can calculate how much your child support amount will be monthly.
Justice Canada Child Support Online Lookup

Custody and Access

Child custody is a great concern for a divorcing couple and the court system. More than money and the divorce itself, child custody is often the greatest source of tension between the separating couple. We can help you with these difficult problems.

Child custody is based upon the best interests of the child or children. Usually the parent that is the full-time primary care giver will receive residential custody unless he/she is proven unfit.

Most times, both parents are fit and desire to continue to be involved in their children's lives. If the parents are unable to come to an agreement and the courts must intervene, this can entail a long and expensive custody battle. We can advise you about the likelihood of your case prevailing, so that you can make informed decisions.

If your children are not living with you, we will try to ensure that your children can maintain their relationship with you as a parent.

If you are having difficulty seeing your children, we can negotiate for you and, where necessary, apply to the court for an Access Order.

If you were not married to the other parent of a child, we can help you obtain an Order allowing you to be involved in the child's education, health and welfare.

If you fear your children may be taken from you to live elsewhere in Canada or abroad, we can apply to the court for an Order preventing their removal from Ontario.

If your case cannot be settled amicably, we will vigorously pursue solutions to your legal problems to your satisfaction.

Cohabitation

If you have problems surrounding the break-up of your relationship with a cohabitation partner, we can help you resolve difficult legal issues.

The law treats unmarried partners very differently to those who have married in terms of family property, but much can be done to protect you. Our knowledge of these complex laws will enable you to resolve financial issues as simply and swiftly as possible without escalating legal costs.

If you and your partner have children, we can help you to agree to arrangements which are in the best interests of the children and help you to maintain a parent's relationship with them.

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Canada has introduced a number of new immigration categories in recent years. Whether you are applying as an individual or as a family, we can help you to secure the best visa for your needs in the easiest and most efficient manner.

We offer the following services:

Visitors

Whether you are planning to visit Canada for business or pleasure, we can help you prepare an application to ease this process.

Skilled worker class

This category is for skilled workers and professionals. Applicants are assessed and selected based on education, work experience, language ability, age, adaptability and whether they have arranged employment in Canada.

Investors and Business Immigration

Under the Business Immigration Program, the Canadian government seeks to attract experienced business people to come to Canada to support the development of its economy.

There are three classes of business immigrants under this category:

• investors
• entrepreneurs
• self-employed persons

The criteria to be met vary within each of these classes. We can provide you with sound advice in applying under this category.

Moreover, citizens of Mexico and the United States may apply for work permits under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) if they are professionals, business visitors, traders or investors.

Citizens of countries that are signatories to other treaties such as the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) may also be able to benefit from these agreements.

Family Class

Under this category, permanent residents or Canadian citizens are permitted to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, dependent child (including adopted child) or other eligible relative (such as a parent or grandparent) to become a permanent resident. Spouses and partners must prove they meet the definition of married, common-law partner, or conjugal partner, and have not entered into the relationship primarily for immigration purposes. When you become a permanent resident, you can live, study and work in Canada.

Refugee

Canada offers protection to people who are in fear of persecution or if their removal from Canada would subject them to a danger of torture, a risk to their life or a risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment.

Refugees can make a refugee claim inside Canada or outside Canada. Refugees can also be brought to Canada as 'government assisted refugees', that is to say, those selected by the government of Canada from outside Canada, or as privately sponsored refugees, such as those selected by various Canadian religious groups or non-government organization.

Students

A study permit allows international students to study in Canada experiencing the culture and environment while learning English or French or studying a university program. You may also be entitled to work while you are a student in Canada, whether on or off-campus, and in this manner you can enhance and complement your educational experience.

Canadian Experience Class

After you graduate from a program of study, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class. You may also be eligible if you are a temporary worker.

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In our Real Estate practice we can assist you through the entire sale and purchase process, ensuring a smooth and surprise-free transaction.

Take advantage of our all inclusive fees in Real Estate transactions. You will never pay more than what we quote you.  We guarantee the best rate in the Greater Toronto Area. We will match any written quote on residential transactions from another reputable law firm. 

Buyers

We ensure that contract terms are fulfilled and obligations are met, and that you obtain what you are entitled to before the agreement is finalized. This includes obtaining a title to your property that is free of liens, debts, mortgages, and title defects.

Sellers

We ensure that you provide the buyer with only what you have agreed to provide. We will also ensure that funds are properly transferred and received before title to the property is released to the buyer.

Calculate Land Transfer Tax outside the city of Toronto

Fill this Form to calculate the Ontario Land Transfer Tax on purchases of residential properties outside the city of Toronto.

Calculate Land Transfer Tax in the city of Toronto

Fill this Formto calculate the Ontario Land Transfer Tax on the purchases of residential properties in the city of Toronto.

We help clients protect and plan before death for their loved ones, take care of their possessions, and get their personal affairs in order.

Will preparation

A properly structured Will allows you to name your estate trustee, and establish how your estate is to be wound up. The estate trustee you appoint will manage the estate and ensure that all provisions of your Will are observed and executed, including that all your outstanding taxes, estate expenses, and debts are paid.

Powers of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a document that appoints another person, called an “attorney,” to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf. This gives the person(s) designated by you the authority to make decisions and conduct your affairs should you become incapacitated and unable to do these things for yourself.

If you choose not to appoint a power of attorney and become unable to take care of your assets, the Public Guardian and Trustee may step in and take over. If this were to happen, your family or friends will be required to go to court to take back control. This can lead to large legal bills and time in court.

We can help you:

• draft a Will
• review an older Will and updating it if necessary
• appoint an attorney for personal care
• appoint an attorney for property
• plan for future asset transfers to your children and others through Wills, Trusts and other forms of asset transfer

We notarize all types of documents for domestic or international use including:

• Certification of a copy of a document
• Letters of Invitation to foreigners in support of an application for a visitor’s visa to Canada
• Consent to travel
• Statutory Declarations and Affidavits
• Passport and Permanent Resident Card Applications
• Powers of Attorney