Margaret Black
Professional Corporation
A select family law practice.
Vanessa Tynes accepts a limited number of family law matters, so each client receives her direct attention from start to finish.
Serving clients in Oakville, Newmarket, Barrie, Welland, London and Hamilton.
A paid consultation to review your situation, your options and a plan for next steps. Book online at a time that suits you.
Book your consultation Watch: Meet VanessaThis office now practises family law only. All other files completed by the firm prior to 2025, including real estate, wills and estates, are held by Saggio Law. Please contact them directly at saggiolaw.ca.
Family law
Discreet, compassionate representation without judgment, focused on your needs and the outcome you want for your future. Clients include business executives and licensed professionals, as well as families of every background and financial means. Matters handled in Oakville, Newmarket, Barrie, Welland, London and Hamilton.
Separation and Divorce
Guidance from the first conversation through to a final order or agreement.
Parenting Arrangements
Decision making responsibility and parenting time plans focused on your children.
Child Support
Calculations under the Child Support Guidelines, including special expenses.
Spousal Support
Entitlement, amount and duration assessed against the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines.
Property Division
Equalization, the matrimonial home, pensions and debts.
Agreements
Separation agreements, cohabitation agreements and prenuptial or marriage contracts. Vanessa can draft terms you have already agreed on, or negotiate them for you. A separation agreement is an enforceable contract and can be filed with the court.
Military personnel and first responders
Postings, deployments, shift work and specialized pensions create family law issues the general public rarely faces. Vanessa has many years of experience with them.
Military Personnel and Families
For active and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families.
- Pension division
- Spousal support
- Child support
- Parenting arrangements affected by deployment and posting
- DVA pensions
- Medical releases
- Retired members
Police, Corrections and First Responders
For police officers, correctional officers, 911 staff and other first responders.
- OPP and OMERS pension division
- Spousal support
- Child support
- Parenting arrangements around shift work and overtime
- Medical releases
- Retired members
Vanessa Tynes
Family LawyerVanessa has practised family law for over two decades. She keeps a deliberately small practice and handles every file personally, so clients deal with her directly rather than being passed between staff.
She is also the founder of Myselfrep.com.
Watch an introduction to VanessaHow much does a divorce cost?
Costs depend on whether matters are resolved by agreement or require court. Likely costs are explained before any work begins.
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A software first, automated self serve legal document automation platform for family law, with optional access to professionals.
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New family law matters are accepted on a limited basis. Please complete the intake form and Vanessa will respond.
Looking for a file from before 2025 that is not family law? Please contact Saggio Law.
Intake form
Tell Vanessa about your matter. Your information goes directly to her office.
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