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Blake Family Law:

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  professional
  services

• Non-adversarial
  approaches
  to family law

• Estate and
  elder law
  

Blake Family Law
Lawyers & Mediators

Blake Family Law is a dedicated legal practice in Ottawa, Ontario, providing professional, personalized legal services in the areas of family law, estate planning, and elder law. The firm is committed to offering practical and effective solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs while maintaining a respectful and non-adversarial approach that helps clients navigate life’s most sensitive legal challenges with confidence.

At the heart of the firm’s practice is a deep understanding of family law. Recognizing that family matters are often emotional and complex, Blake Family Law supports individuals and families through all phases of family law issues, from initial consultation through resolution. Whether clients are facing separation, divorce, disputes over child custody, or financial considerations following the breakdown of a relationship, the firm provides knowledgeable guidance grounded in both legal expertise and real-world experience.

Family Law Services

Blake Family Law’s family law practice covers a broad spectrum of services designed to help clients resolve disputes and achieve outcomes that align with their goals and best interests. Key areas of focus include:

1. Common-Law Relationships and Separation

The firm assists clients in understanding their rights and obligations in common-law relationships, including legal considerations that arise when these relationships end. Clients receive support in determining how their property, finances, and parenting responsibilities will be handled fairly and with clarity.

2. Parenting

One of the most critical and emotionally charged aspects of family law involves children. Blake Family Law works closely with parents to ensure that parenting arrangements and parenting time plans reflect the best interests of the children involved. The firm strives to balance parental rights with stable, predictable arrangements that support the well-being of the family.

3. Child Support

The firm helps clients navigate the calculations and legal requirements related to child support, ensuring compliance with provincial and federal guidelines. This includes assessing financial information, determining appropriate support amounts, and representing clients’ interests in negotiations or court.

4. Spousal Support

Determining and negotiating spousal support can be complex, particularly when it intersects with income disparities, length of cohabitation or marriage, and post-separation financial planning. Blake Family Law guides clients through this process with clear legal advice and strategic planning.

5. Property Division

When relationships end, dividing assets and liabilities can be a significant legal challenge. The firm’s lawyers provide experienced representation in calculating, negotiating, and settling issues related to property equalization, taking into account both statutory entitlements and unique client circumstances.

6. Divorce Proceedings

Blake Family Law supports clients through all aspects of the divorce process, from filing applications to negotiating settlements and, if necessary, litigating matters in court. The firm emphasizes clear communication, thoughtful planning, and robust legal advocacy to protect clients’ interests during this often difficult transition.

7. Agreements and Mediation

The firm also assists clients in crafting a range of legal agreements that can help prevent conflict and provide clear terms for future relations. These include separation agreements, marriage contracts, and cohabitation agreements. In suitable cases, Blake Family Law encourages mediation and other alternative dispute resolution approaches that can reduce emotional strain and legal costs while yielding practical, enforceable outcomes.

Estate & Elder Law Services

In addition to family law, Blake Family Law provides comprehensive services in estate planning and elder law, recognizing that legal protection and planning extend beyond relationships and into long-term life concerns.

1. Wills

The firm assists clients in drafting detailed and legally sound wills tailored to their family structure, financial circumstances, and personal wishes. This process involves ensuring that clients’ final intentions are clearly documented and enforceable, reducing the risk of disputes after passing.

2. Trusts

Where appropriate, the firm advises clients on setting up trusts as part of a broader estate plan. Trusts can provide tax efficiencies, orderly asset distribution, and protection for beneficiaries in complex family situations or where long-term management of assets is desired.

3. Powers of Attorney

Blake Family Law prepares powers of attorney documents that allow clients to designate trusted individuals to make financial and personal care decisions if they become incapacitated. This type of planning is essential for ensuring that clients’ wishes are respected during unforeseen health events or aging.

4. Elder Law

As people age, they face unique legal concerns related to long-term care planning, government support programs, and protection of rights and assets. The firm offers guidance on these matters, helping seniors and their families navigate legal requirements while preserving dignity and autonomy.

Approach and Philosophy

Blake Family Law’s approach blends legal rigor with compassionate service. The firm understands that many clients seeking family or estate legal support are doing so during times of stress, uncertainty, or significant life transition. To that end, the lawyers and staff prioritize clear communication, practical guidance, and respect for each client’s situation.

The firm’s philosophy emphasizes non-adversarial methods where appropriate—such as mediation and negotiated settlements—to help clients achieve results that are both legally sound and personally satisfactory. This does not mean avoidance of the courtroom when necessary; rather, Blake Family Law aims to resolve matters efficiently, reducing unnecessary conflict while maintaining strong legal advocacy when litigation is required.

Client Support and Resources

Blake Family Law also offers resources and links designed to help clients better understand their rights and the legal process. By providing access to relevant information and forms, the firm empowers clients to take informed steps in their legal matters while ensuring they feel supported throughout the legal journey.

The firm’s website presents clear navigation to these services, highlighting areas of practice and offering educational content on family law categories such as custody, support, property division, and divorce, as well as estate planning tools like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

Professional Presence and Community Role

Blake Family Law maintains a professional presence in Ottawa and serves a diverse client base within the region. Their focus on both family and estate matters positions the firm as a trusted advisor for legal issues across many stages of life—from the formation and dissolution of relationships to the planning of legacies and care in later years.

While specific attorney biographies and credentials may not be prominently featured on the main site, available external information indicates that the firm’s practitioners, such as those highlighted in community directories, have experience in practicing and mediating within family and estate law.