Finally, a Divorce Process With No Surprise Legal Fees.
You've worked hard to build your financial security. Your divorce shouldn't deplete it.
Most divorcing couples in Ontario share the same concern: uncertain legal costs. Traditional hourly billing makes it impossible to budget. Even a straightforward divorce can cost $20,000 to $40,000 per person. Cases that go to Court - over $100,000. You won't know the final number until you're already committed.
There's a better way.
Flat Fee Divorce & Separation
Our flat fee packages give you something most people never get during divorce: certainty.
You'll know exactly what your legal fees will be before you even start, with affordable monthly payment plans that protect your savings and cash flow.
Here's What Makes Us Different:
✓ Fixed Price, No Surprises Your legal fees are locked in from the start. No hourly billing. No mounting invoices. No anxious emails or calls wondering "how much is this costing me?"
✓ Experienced Family Law Expertise You get the same caliber of legal representation as our premium clients—experienced lawyers who handle complex asset division, pension valuation, and spousal support calculations every day.
✓ Clear Timeline Many of our clients complete their separation in 90 days. You'll know the roadmap from separation to settlement, so you can plan your life accordingly.
✓ Affordable Monthly Payments Spread your legal fees over a monthly payment plan with manageable payments starting at $1375 per month. Protect your savings while still getting professional representation.
Am I a Fit for Flat Fee Divorce & Separation?
Our flat fee service is designed for specific situations where we can provide maximum value and certainty.
You're a great fit if ALL of these apply to you:
Financial & Employment Qualifications:
✓ You and/or your spouse are T4 employees (salaried workers)
✓ No business ownership or business interests for either party
✓ Bonuses are fine, but no stock options (RSUs) or equity compensation
✓ Your combined assets are under approximately $3 million
✓ You are married
Asset Structure:
✓ You own assets like:
A home (primary residence)
RRSPs and workplace pensions
Investment accounts (stocks, bonds, mutual funds)
One investment property
Inheritances which are easily traced
Timing & Circumstances:
✓ No complicated post-separation transactions (no major purchases, sales, or financial moves since separating)
✓ No foreign property (real estate)
✓ If you are a common law couple, this package may be available to you depending on the circumstances of your situation.
If this describes your situation, you're likely an ideal candidate for our flat fee service.
Our Legal Packages
90-Day Divorce *
Perfect for couples ready to move forward efficiently.
This is our fastest, most streamlined package for couples who:
Have no minor children
Want to resolve everything quickly and fairly
Are ready to cooperate on disclosure, timelines and negotiations
Need expert guidance but don't need extended negotiation time
What's Included:
✓ Complete Financial Disclosure
Professional preparation of your Form 13.1
Financial Statement and Net Family Property StatementReview and analysis of all assets and liabilities
Time to gather and organize your financial documents
✓ Spousal Support Analysis
Detailed spousal support calculations using industry-standard software
Analysis of entitlements and obligations under Ontario law
Clear explanation of your rights and responsibilities
✓ Strategic Planning Session
Comprehensive meeting to review all legal options
Discussion of your goals and priorities
Clear strategy for achieving fair settlement
Review of applicable family law principles
✓ Professional Negotiation (Up to 5 lawyer hours)
Experienced lawyer handles all communications with your spouse or their lawyer
Strategic negotiation to protect your interests
Focus on fair resolution without unnecessary conflict
✓ Full Separation Agreement
Comprehensive legal agreement covering all aspects of your separation
Professionally drafted to be legally binding and enforceable
Clear, understandable language
Addresses property division, spousal support, and all relevant issues
✓ Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
We review your agreement in detail so you understand exactly what you are signing
Certificate of Independent Legal Advice obtained
Protects both parties
✓ Ongoing Support Throughout (Up to 4 Lawyer Hours)
Regular updates on your file progress
Prompt responses to your questions
Guidance at every stage of the process
Your Investment: $1375 plus HST per month for 12 months
Timeline: 90 days targeted timeline from start to signed separation agreement.
*Timelines may be extended depending on external factors such as couple’s cooperation with financial disclosure, pension valuations, couple’s willingness to negotiate and opposing counsel’s schedule. The 90 Day Divorce represents our Firm’s commitment to provide legal services within the timeline provided.
This packages does NOT include a formal divorce order which requires a Court filing and judge’s signature. A separate fee and retainer is required.
90 Day Divorce* Plus
All the services provided in the 90 Day Divorce Package with the following additional support:
Double the negotiation time (10 lawyer hours instead of 5)
Double the client communication time (8 lawyer hours instead of 4)
Longer timeline to accommodate delays and challenges
More patience for difficult opposing parties
Optional mediation support if negotiations stall (mediation fees are charged separately)
Investment: $1800 plus HST per month for 12 months
Timeline: targeted 6 months from start to signed agreement
Best for situations where:
Your spouse is unresponsive or slow to provide documents
Negotiations are taking longer than expected
Your spouse has trouble making decisions
You need more time and lawyer support to reach settlement
The other party is being difficult but not outright hostile
*Timelines may be extended depending on external factors such as couple’s cooperation with financial disclosure, pension valuations, couple’s willingness to negotiate and opposing counsel’s schedule. The 90 Day Divorce represents our Firm’s commitment to provide legal services within the timeline provided.
Complete Family Package
All the services provided in the 90 Day Divorce* with the following additional services:
Child support calculations
Detailed parenting plan covering
Decision-making authority
Parenting schedule and access arrangements
Holiday and vacation schedules
Communication protocols
Transition arrangements for children
Future dispute resolution process
Child-focused negotiation approach
Investment: $1650 plus HST per month for 12 months
Timeline: targeted 5 months from start to signed agreement
*Timelines may be extended depending on external factors such as couple’s cooperation with financial disclosure, pension valuations, couple’s willingness to negotiate and opposing counsel’s schedule. The 90 Day Divorce represents our Firm’s commitment to provide legal services within the timeline provided.
Court Ready Package
When Court Intervention is Necessary
Comprehensive court representation including:
Complete financial statement and disclosure
Spousal/child support calculations and analysis
Strategic planning and case assessment
Court application preparation and filing
Case conference preparation and attendance
Settlement conference preparation and attendance
Simple motion (if needed for urgent relief)
Ongoing communication with you and opposing counsel
Minutes of settlement and court orders
Full litigation support through settlement
Your Investment - A customized fee budget and payment plan to be provided after initial consultation.
Timeline unknown as it is dependent upon Court schedules.
Important Notes:
If settlement is reached before using all services, you only pay for what was actually provided
If your case proceeds to trial, a trial retainer will be required and our hourly rates will apply
Questioning (examinations) and mediation are billed separately at hourly rates, if required
Complex motions require additional fees
You can upgrade to Court Ready at any time if settlement efforts fail—any unused fees from your original package transfer over.
Our Expertise
M&C2's lawyers are part of M & Company and have built their careers handling complex, high-net-worth divorces—multi-million dollar estates, business valuations, intricate asset structures, and high-stakes negotiations.
We've mastered the sophisticated financial analysis and strategic negotiation skills that high-net-worth clients demand. Now, we're bringing that same expertise to moderate-asset couples who deserve excellent representation without the $40,000+ price tag.
You get lawyers trained on complex cases in Ontario family law, applying that skill set to efficiently resolve your separation—with the confidence, precision, and attention to detail we honed working with our most demanding clients, at a fixed fee that protects your savings instead of depleting them.
Learn more about the team at M&Company here.
The Real Cost of Hourly Billing
Let's be honest about what divorce typically costs in Ontario:
Traditional Hourly Billing:
Lawyer rates: $400-$600 per hour
Average divorce cost: $20,000-$40,000+ per person
Every email, phone call, and revision: Adds to your bill
Your anxiety level: High - constantly watching the meter and invoices
Final cost: Unknown until your case is resolved. The longer your case is open the higher your legal fees. Once you have retained a lawyer it is difficult to leave and very expensive to hire new counsel.
Common scenario: "I thought it would be $10,000... my final bill was $28,000"
Our Flat Fee Approach:
Fixed price: Locked in from day one
Includes everything: No nickel-and-diming for calls and emails (fixed hours for communication)
Your peace of mind: You can focus on moving forward, not watching the meter
Clear timeline: Know when you'll be done
Manageable payments: Spread over 12 months on your credit card
Mediation
Many couples reach an impasse on key issues and need expert assistance to find solutions.
Mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse reach agreements on divorce-related issues like property division, parenting plans, and support—without going to Court. It's faster, less expensive, and less adversarial than litigation.
But here's what most people don't realize: Not all mediation is created equal.
The Problem With Traditional Mediation - Many mediators aren't lawyers. They facilitate conversations and help you reach agreements but they don’t have legal experience.
The result? Couples may sign agreements without fully understanding what they're agreeing to. Years later, they discover costly mistakes that can't easily be undone. Or couples believe they've finalized their agreement in mediation, but when their lawyer reviews the paperwork, they uncover unfair terms or financial errors that send everyone back to the negotiating table.
How We're Different - We are flipping the traditional mediation model.
Your Lawyer Does the Heavy Lifting First. Before mediation begins, your legal team completes the financial disclosure, explains your legal rights and entitlements, identifies potential issues and concerns, prepares you for what to expect, calculates child support, spousal support and property division.
You walk into mediation informed, prepared, and protected.
Then a Lawyer-Mediator Steps In - The mediator isn't just a facilitator—they're an experienced lawyer who: understands the legal implications of your decisions, can spot unfair or problematic terms immediately, and ensures both parties understand what they're agreeing to.
Why this approach works - You Get Legal Protection AND Cost Savings . You understand what you're signing. No surprises. No regrets.
Add Mediation to Any Package - Mediation can be added to any of our flat fee packages. The mediator works separately and independently from our firm, and both parties must consent to the choice of mediator before the process begins. The lawyer- mediator operates on a flat-fee basis and invoices clients directly, with the cost shared equally between both spouses. This allows you to combine the legal preparation and support you're receiving from us, with the structured negotiation process that mediation provides. To learn more about the lawyer - mediator, her approach, and her fees, visit the website.
Ready to Move Forward ?
You don't have to choose between professional legal representation and protecting your financial future. With our legal services packages, you get both.
Stop worrying about legal bills and start planning your future.
Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your goals and receive a personalized legal action plan.
Marketing Term Clarification - "90-Day Divorce" is a marketing term, not a legal term. Our 90-day target specifically refers to reaching a separation agreement between the parties, which establishes the substantive rights and obligations of each spouse regarding property division, support and other relevant matters. Parenting plans require additional time. The formal divorce order itself, requires a judge's signature and a court application, is a separate legal process and requires additional fees that you can apply for after the separation agreement is finalized. While the separation agreement governs your substantive rights, the final divorce order will be obtained through subsequent court proceedings in accordance with provincial requirements. We do NOT guarantee you will get a Court ordered divorce in 90 days as that process usually takes between 8 months to a year depending on Court processing times.
Timeline Expectations - The "90-Day Divorce" name represents our target timeline goal, not a guaranteed outcome. While we are committed to moving your case forward as efficiently as possible, the actual duration of your separation depends on several factors outside our control. These factors include your timely cooperation and responsiveness in providing necessary information and documentation, the complexity of your individual circumstances, prompt and good-faith negotiations between parties, the responsiveness and cooperation of opposing counsel, scheduling availability and processing times. Our team will diligently work to advance your case and remove any obstacles within our control. However, some cases take longer than 90 days to complete. Depending on the specific circumstances, your divorce may take 6-12 months or longer to finalize. Any delays resulting from external factors such as uncooperative opposing counsel, or delays in client or opposing party’s responsiveness are not due to lack of effort on our part.
Flat Fee Structure - Our flat fee service is designed for straightforward, moderate complex divorce cases. This fee structure assumes a standard level of complexity and time commitment. If your case requires significantly more time than allocated, or if complications arise that were not apparent at the outset, we reserve the right to convert your representation to our standard hourly billing structure. If conversion becomes necessary, you will be notified in advance and any unused portion of your flat fee will be credited toward hourly charges or refunded as appropriate. We also reserve the right to withdraw from flat fee representation if the case scope substantially exceeds initial expectations, either known or unknown, in which case you will receive a refund of any unused fees. The Firm has final decision making as to whether your matter will fit within the flat fee package and whether it wishes to proceed with the retainer, even if your matter appears to meet all the necessary criteria, the Firm may still decline to represent you.
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