Elena E. Mazinani - Lawyer
Elena Mazinani started working in courts and tribunals in 1998. She received her law degree from the University of Ottawa in 2008. She is currently an LL.M. candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, specializing in Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
Elena has practiced family law since 2009. She advises clients located in Ontario and internationally on parenting, support, and property issues. Elena negotiates agreements and represents clients in court. She has advocated for her clients at all court levels in Ontario including the Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, and the Court of Appeal.
Elena’s experience, efficiency, and ability to guide clients during their separation and divorce is valuable. She is fluent in Spanish, Farsi, and Dari. She is strategic in achieving the best possible outcome for her clients, with a firm but fair approach. Having completed over a thousand cases, Elena is experienced at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.
Elena’s experience in high net worth divorces gives her the skills to analyze complex financial issues, including income for support determination, value businesses, and trace assets domestically and internationally.
Elena is active in the family law bar. Elena is a member of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association and Iranian Canadian Legal Professionals.
Practice Areas
DIVORCE
If separating spouses are unable to agree on the terms of their separation, the matter will proceed to court for contested litigation. We are experienced in family law matters and handle matters of any complexity from uncontested divorce to a trial/appeal. We pride ourselves on providing creative solutions to divorce & family law matters of all levels.
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DOMESTIC CONTRACTS
Domestic contracts are private, legally binding agreements between parties in a family relationship, allowing them to set out their own terms regarding property, support, and other family law matters. We can help you prepare a cohabitation or separation agreement to protect your rights and define your obligations.
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PARENTING DECISION-MAKING
The central legal issue in "parenting decision-making" is the allocation of authority to make significant decisions about a child's life following separation or divorce. This includes decisions regarding the child's health, education, religion, and general welfare. We can help you draft a parenting plan to maximize your rights and define your obligations.
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PARENTING TIME
Parenting time is the time that a child spends in the care of a parent after the parents separate or divorce. We are committed to assisting our clients with child-related disputes. Our lawyers also represent parents in child protection matters. Whether your case is straightforward or complex, consulting experienced divorce lawyers in toronto can make a significant difference in achieving a balanced parenting outcome.
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CHILD SUPPORT
Child support is paid by the non-resident parent to the parent with whom the child has its primary residence. Child support is paid to cover the cost of shelter, food, and basic necessities of the child.
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SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Spousal support is intended to rectify the economic disadvantages resulting from the marriage and its breakdown, or provide support to a spouse who is in need. Both married and unmarried (i.e., common-law) spouses may be obligated to pay spousal support. When facing these issues, many individuals first consult with divorce lawyers in Toronto to fully understand their rights and obligations before entering negotiations or court proceedings.
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PROPERTY DIVISION
The matrimonial home is another exception to the general rules. The law provides that when your marriage ends, the value of the family home must be equally shared even if one of you owned the home before you were married, received it as a gift, or inherited it. This rule applies regardless of whose name is on the title deed, and it is designed to protect the fair rights of both spouses. In some situations, especially where children are involved, decisions about property are closely tied to parenting arrangements, making it essential to work with parenting decision-making lawyers in Toronto who can address both financial and custodial considerations.
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Divorcing Dentists
Unlike most other professional practices such as a law practice, dental practices are regularly bought, improved, and sold. Companies such as Tier Three Brokerage, appraise dental practices. The separation date is the focus point for the valuation of your dental practice. In other words, the value of your dental practice will be determined as of the date of separation. Upon separation, it will be necessary to equalize your assets with your spouse, including your dental practice, bank, and investment accounts (registered retirement savings plans, non-registered accounts, etc.) and real property. For personalized guidance during this process, many turn to divorce lawyers in Toronto who have experience with complex professional asset division.
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Divorcing Physicians
If you own your medical practice and it is incorporated, you may have to value the shares of your medical professional corporation, factoring in the assets, liabilities, and goodwill of the practice. The value may be used to determine equalization of assets. Furthermore, you may have an obligation to pay a child or spousal support lawyer in Toronto. Thus, you may have to value your income to determine the quantum of child support lawyer in Toronto payments.
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Elena Mazinani
FAMILY LAW & DIVORCE
Contact Us
Mazinani & Associates is a divorce and family law firm with a reputation for innovation, excellence, and teamwork. We take the time to listen to your needs and deliver the highest level of legal representation in your matter. With a focus exclusively on family law, our lawyers hold certificates in family law skills and practice.
Call us at 416-485-8545 to schedule a consultation.
Send an email to elena@mazinanilaw.ca to schedule a consultation.
We provide services in: Spanish, Farsi, Italian, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
To legally end your marriage, you must apply to the Superior Court of Justice for a divorce by:
- Filling out the divorce application;
- Submitting the divorce application to the Court;
- Paying the required court fees;
- Serving the divorce Application and,
- Setting the matter down for a Divorce Hearing.
Eligibility Criteria If you want an Ontario court to officially end your marriage,
You can apply for a divorce if you meet the eligibility criteria, including:
- You were legally married in Canada or in any other country;
- You intend to separate or have separated from your spouse, without any reasonable prospect of reconciliation; and,
- You and/or your spouse have lived in Ontario for at least the 12 months preceding your application.
Consult a divorce and family lawyer about your rights and obligations.
A divorce will not be granted unless you have been separated from your spouse for at least one year. You can start the Divorce Application process before the one year of separation is complete however for the judge to sign the divorce Order, the one year of separation must be completed.
A Simple Divorce is also known as an Uncontested Divorce, which is when you and your ex-spouse agree on the terms of the divorce. A Contested Divorce, on the other hand, is one where the spouses disagree on some or all of the issues. Some of the most common disagreements in divorce proceedings are over children decision-making responsibility, child and spousal support, and division of assets.
An Uncontested Divorce could take between 4 to 6 months. Whereas Contested Divorce may take months, if not years. Consult a divorce and family lawyer about your rights and obligations.
In total, court fees are $632 to obtain a divorce in Ontario, plus legal fees.
As per market trend legal fees for a Contested Divorce in Ontario costs over $5,000 for a simple matter. Complex Contested Divorces leading to trial could cost over tens of thousands of dollars.
Generally speaking, each party will be liable to pay his or her own legal fees incurred within court proceedings. However, there are circumstances where one party can be ordered to pay the costs of the other party.
When parties are involved in family law litigation, it is possible that the court will find one party liable to the other for their costs of the proceeding.
Rules with respect to costs are designed to promote four purposes:
- To partially reimburse successful litigants;
- To encourage settlement;
- To discourage and sanction inappropriate behaviour by litigants; and
- To ensure that cases are dealt with justly.
In fixing the amount of costs, the court must consider various factors including:
- Each party’s behaviour;
- The time spent by each party;
- Any written offers to settle;
- Any legal fees; and,
- Any expert witness fees.
Common reasons for ordering costs against a party include:
- Failure to follow the rules of the court;
- Failure to follow an order of the court;
- Failure to make full and frank financial disclosure; and,
- Acting in bad faith, or engaging in malicious conduct.
Consult a divorce and family lawyer about your rights and obligations.
While you are able to file an application for divorce on your own, you should consult a lawyer.
A lawyer can tell you about your rights and responsibilities and explain how the law applies to your situation in relation to:
- Parenting Decision Making Responsibility
- Parenting Time
- Renewal of Children’s Identity Documents
- Travel with the Children
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- Imputation and Determination of Income
- Equalization
- Tracing of Assets
- Financial Disclosure
- Your rights with regards to possession of the matrimonial home
- Domestic Contracts
- Court Orders
While you can enter into a separation agreement or consent to court Order without a lawyer, we strongly recommend that you consult a lawyer. It is difficult to set aside a separation agreement or change a Court Order. Consult a divorce and family lawyer about your rights and obligations.
Testimonial
Our Clients Riviews
Thank you Mazinani & Associates for your professional work! You cared about my case and I was not just another file. Great work!
Oriana Cardozo
Ms. Mazinani and her team helped me to deal with a very complicated litigation matter. I am very pleased with the results and I highly recommend her legal services
Elena Ehsani
I am very satisfied with my lawyer, Elena Mazinani. She was well informed and smart. She was also helpful and kind. I would recommend her!
Maryam Saniei
By far, the best family lawyer you can find in all of Toronto!
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECCOMEND Elena and her Team, especially Ash-
her brother. Both are talented, professional and true Masters
of their craft!
Sam Fayaz
Ash and Elena were good to me and I am happy with my family law case. Los recomiendo
Gabriel Veramendiz
I would like to start by thanking Elena and her team, for the
excellency of their job and treatment.
And not only they exceed in the excellency, they are very
professional in their job but the best part that is not not
easy to find is the human side, specially when you are going
thru a hardship in life.
From the bottom of my heart Thank you Elena and her team
Monica Sierra
By far, the best family lawyer you can find in all of Toronto!
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECCOMEND Elena and her Team, especially Ash-
her brother. Both are talented, professional and true Masters
of their craft!