Fresh Legal LLP

Fresh Legal LLP Lawyers and mediators. Serving clients in Ottawa, Perth, Toronto, and throughout Ontario.

Practice areas: family law, child protection, adoption, wills/estates, and assisted reproduction.

Divorce doesn't have to mean a courtroom battle.Most law firms go straight to litigation. Fresh Legal takes a different ...
08/27/2026

Divorce doesn't have to mean a courtroom battle.

Most law firms go straight to litigation. Fresh Legal takes a different approach, one that prioritizes mediation and collaboration so you can get through this with less conflict, lower costs, and more control over the outcome.

If you're looking for a firm that actually listens and works with you to find the best path forward for your family, we'd love to connect.

Book a free consultation at freshlegal.lawbrokr.com 🍊

This is exactly what we set out to do. 🍊When the legal process feels approachable, when someone takes the time to explai...
08/24/2026

This is exactly what we set out to do. 🍊

When the legal process feels approachable, when someone takes the time to explain things clearly and actually listens, it changes the whole experience.

If you're looking for family law support in Ottawa, we'd love to connect: freshlegal.lawbrokr.com

08/19/2026

Adult adoption is a thing in Ontario, and most people have no idea!

Whether it's a stepparent who raised you, a long-term guardian, or someone who has been family in every way but legally, the courts can formalize that relationship for adults too.

It's not a simple rubber stamp though. The court looks at specific evidence and weighs a number of factors before making a decision, including the nature of the relationship, the intentions of both parties, and whether the adoption serves a genuine purpose.

If you're exploring adult adoption in Ontario, our team can walk you through what the process actually involves and whether it's the right fit for your situation.

Book a free consultation at freshlegal.lawbrokr.com 🍊

Back to school means new routines, and for co-parenting families, that usually means revisiting the schedule too.Drop-of...
08/14/2026

Back to school means new routines, and for co-parenting families, that usually means revisiting the schedule too.

Drop-offs, pickups, extracurriculars, holidays. A new school year is a good time to make sure your parenting plan still reflects what your family actually looks like now.

If your current agreement needs updating, or you're putting one together for the first time, we can help you work through it in a way that keeps things clear for everyone, especially the kids.

Book a free consultation at freshlegal.lawbrokr.com 🍊

At Fresh Legal, everything we do is built around protecting what matters most to families going through separation. For ...
08/11/2026

At Fresh Legal, everything we do is built around protecting what matters most to families going through separation. For most of our clients, that's their kids.

Whether it's a parenting plan, a separation agreement, or navigating a dispute, keeping children's wellbeing at the centre is always the priority. 🍊

08/06/2026

Four things that tend to make parenting disputes worse, not better:

🍊 Using your kids to pass messages to your ex. It puts them in an impossible position.

🍊 Posting about your separation online. What feels like venting can become evidence.

🍊 Making decisions about the kids without looping in the other parent. Even small ones can set a difficult precedent.

🍊 Disregarding a court order. The consequences aren't worth it.

What does work: finding age-appropriate ways to include your kids in decisions that affect them, with their wellbeing at the centre of every conversation.

Need some help with your separation? Book a free consultation at freshlegal.lawbrokr.com.

One date can change everything in a separation, and most people don't know it exists until it's already relevant.The Val...
08/04/2026

One date can change everything in a separation, and most people don't know it exists until it's already relevant.

The Valuation Date determines what your property is worth and when. Get it wrong, or let it go to dispute, and the financial consequences can be significant.

Ontario's Family Law Act sets out how it's determined, but real cases show it's not always straightforward. Farahpour v Aghamirkarimi is a good example of how much the details matter.

Questions about your situation? Book a free consultation at freshlegal.lawbrokr.com 🍊

Child inclusive mediation gives children a voice in the process without putting them in the middle of it. "The kids want...
07/29/2026

Child inclusive mediation gives children a voice in the process without putting them in the middle of it.

"The kids wanted me to say thank you for really listening to them and making sure they were the important ones. They felt heard during child inclusive mediation with Karine." - C.T.

This one stays with us. 🍊

Karine works to make sure the whole family feels supported, not just the adults at the table.

If you're navigating separation with kids and want to explore what this could look like for your family, we'd love to talk.

Book a free consultation at freshlegal.lawbrokr.com

Are you ready, Ottawa? The IRONMAN returns to Ottawa this Sunday. Head out and cheer on the incredible athletes who are ...
07/28/2026

Are you ready, Ottawa? The IRONMAN returns to Ottawa this Sunday. Head out and cheer on the incredible athletes who are conquering a 3.9km swim, 180.2km bike ride, and 42.2km run!

Road closures, including at least three of the bridges, are expected to start as early as 3 am on Sunday, August 2. Roads will be reopened to traffic once participants complete that section of the course. Some roads may be closed until approximately 1 am on Monday, August 3.

On Saturday, August 1, Mackenzie Avenue will be closed between Murray and Rideau streets between 7:30 and 9:30 am for the IRONKIDS event.

For more information, visit https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/ironman-canada-ottawa-returns-sunday-august-2.

We figured it was time you got to know us a little better. 🍊Swipe through to meet Maryn, Katelyn, Michael, and Karine - ...
07/20/2026

We figured it was time you got to know us a little better. 🍊

Swipe through to meet Maryn, Katelyn, Michael, and Karine - the people behind the work, beyond the law degrees.

Spoiler: we have an engineer, a DIY renovator, someone who has scuba dived the Great Barrier Reef, and a woman running what can only be described as a small but thriving household zoo.

We love what we do, and we genuinely love the team we get to do it with.

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
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