A Family Law Firm in Whitby
Professional, trusted, and experienced family lawyers for life’s
biggest changes.
At Snell Balka Scovino, our goal is to guide clients through life’s difficult transitions, including separation and divorce. By providing practical and reasonable solutions, our lawyers will help alleviate the stress and complication of family law challenges.
About Us
SBS Lawyers
Founded in 1986, SBS is a family law firm located in downtown Whitby. Our skilled lawyers and mediators have decades of experience helping clients resolve family law matters in a respectful and timely manner.
Why Choose Us
Experienced
Our lawyers have extensive experience in all areas of family law. We are knowledgeable and skillful at representing our clients through the collaborative process, mediation, arbitration, and court litigation.
Trusted
Our efforts have earned us a reputation as reliable and effective lawyers. Our lawyers and mediator are well-respected and trusted within the legal community.
Focused on You
We are dedicated to finding solutions that work best for each client. Our practical but compassionate approach provides clients with the information they need to make informed, realistic, and cost-effective decisions.
Our Services
Family Law Litigation
When negotiation fails–or is not possible–we can guide you and represent you through the court process.
Separation Agreements
A written contract covering how you and your former spouse or partner will deal with issues stemming from your Separation.
Collaborative Law
A resolution process where parties work together cooperatively–with their lawyers–to find a solution to their issues outside of court.
Mediation / Arbitration
Mediation allows the parties to be involved directly in the solution-process, rather than having a stranger decide what is best for your family.
Cohabitation Agreement
A written contract entered into by parties prior to cohabiting which covers how all financial issues will be dealt with in the event the relationship comes to an end.
Marriage Contract
Also known as a Prenuptial Agreement, this is a written contract entered into between parties who intend to marry.
Legal Coaching/Unbundled Services
A process that allows the client to pick and choose the legal services they need for their particular situation.
Adoption
Adoption: the legal process where individuals permanently take on the responsibility of caring for and raising a child.
Obtaining a Divorce
Often the final step in a family law matter, this occurs a minimum of one year after a separation, and typically after the signing of a Separation Agreement, or the issuance of a Final Order or Minutes of Settlement.
Child Protection/CAS
We offer representation in situations where parties are voluntarily involved with the Children’s Aid Society or are involved in child protection court.
Mental Health Law
In addition to family law, our firm offers criminal mental health law services.
Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
A process where we can review a Separation Agreement, Domestic Contract, or Marriage Contract prepared by another lawyer with you.
Notarizations
Appointments can be made with us to have documents notarized or commissioned, including travel consents or providing certified copies of documents.
Other Services
As a family law firm with decades of family law experience, we are prepared for any family law matter that comes through our doors.