Leading litigators, creative problem solvers
At Burrison Hudani Doris LLP we are dedicated exclusively to the practice of family law. We advocate, we negotiate, we write, we lecture, effectively, we are in the trenches dealing in family law, every day. Our firm’s backbone is our lawyers and we are proud of their diverse backgrounds and experiences in and out of the courtroom. We believe that our strength lies in that diversity and breadth of experience.
Our family lawyers have experience advocating at every level of Court in Ontario including the Supreme Court of Canada and have experience negotiating and dealing in dispute resolution processes involving the most complex family law issues. So whether your matter involves international abduction, parental alienation, child protection or complex financial issues, we have the experience needed to help you make the best decision for your family.
Let us help you take the first step to a new beginning.








Leading litigators, creative problem solvers
Award winning family law
At Burrison Hudani Doris LLP we are dedicated exclusively to the practice of family law. We advocate, we negotiate, we write, we lecture, effectively, we are in the trenches dealing in family law, every day. Our firm’s backbone is our lawyers and we are proud of their diverse backgrounds and experiences in and out of the courtroom. We believe that our strength lies in that diversity and breadth of experience.
Our family lawyers have experience advocating at every level of Court in Ontario including the Supreme Court of Canada and have experience negotiating and dealing in dispute resolution processes involving the most complex family law issues. So whether your matter involves international abduction, parental alienation, child protection or complex financial issues, we have the experience needed to help you make the best decision for your family.
Whether you’re seeking a cohabitation agreement, a marriage contract, a separation agreement, a divorce or another outcome, let us help you take the first step to a new beginning.








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Move forward with certainty.
Move forward with certainty.
Choosing the family lawyer who is right for you is one of the most important decisions you can make. You need to know that your lawyer understands your goals and has a clear path forward to help you achieve those objectives.
Our Toronto-based team of litigators are experienced in litigation, mediation, negotiation and arbitration. While we thrive in the courtroom, we also understand that family disputes are sometimes best tackled with a lighter touch. So whether your situation requires creative problem-solving and cooperation, or you’re in a high-conflict dispute that requires legal intervention, we have the skills and expertise to represent you in and out of the courtroom and guide you down the path that’s right for you.
We have built a reputation for legal excellence and integrity, been involved in precedent-setting decisions in family law and represented clients at courts of all levels. Our extensive experience means we give you direct and informed advice about your options.
Should you litigate or mediate? We’ll deliver options for resolution along with sound insights about what you can realistically expect.
In some instances, this alternative to court proceedings can save time and avoid the animosity of lengthy, adversarial court proceedings.
We have expertise in child abduction/wrongful removal and retention proceedings under the Hague Convention, and the Children’s Law Reform Act (i.e. non-Hague Convention Countries and provincial disputes) and International Financial Jurisdiction Disputes including claims under the Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act.
We have experience in advancing and defending appeals before all levels of court, including the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Family Law Services
Should you litigate or mediate? We’ll deliver options for resolution along with sound insights about what you can realistically expect.
Multi-Jurisdictional Disputes
We have expertise in child abduction/wrongful removal and retention proceedings under the Hague Convention, and the Children’s Law Reform Act (i.e. non-Hague Convention Countries and provincial disputes) and International Financial Jurisdiction Disputes including claims under the Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act.
Mediation & Parenting Coordination
In some instances, this alternative to court proceedings can save time and avoid the animosity of lengthy, adversarial court proceedings.
Appeal Services
We have experience in advancing and defending appeals before all levels of court, including the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
“Whether making a long term commitment to your partner or navigating an unraveling relationship, the various aspects of family law can be intimidating and confusing. Burrison Hudani Doris LLP will help you find the most efficient and productive route to resolution.”






Our Team.
We bring energy and a fresh outlook to every situation. Our problem-solving mentality motivates us to bring every tool in our arsenal to every case. We focus on delivering the best, fastest, clearest outcomes for our clients while pushing the practice of Family Law into the future.
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Firm News & Media
The Lawyer’s Daily
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently ruled that the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction framework should only be applied in cases when the child’s habitual residence…
The Lawyer’s Daily
The Supreme Court of Canada has revised how domestic courts determine a child’s “habitual residence” in a controversial move that some call “a step forward,” while others foresee more uncertainty, litigation…
Increases in Ontario family law cases: An anecdotal account
COVID-19-related separations have been called the tsunami of separations and the avalanche of applicants. A Sept.12 BBC News headline heralded a “ ‘Divorce Boom’ forecast as lockdown sees advice queries rise.”