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James specializes in family law and offers extensive experience to clients in York Region and Simcoe County in family court, mediation, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, separation, divorce, parenting time and decision making responsibility, child support and spousal support, marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, separation agreements, independent legal advice, one lawyer divorce, and complicated financial settlements.
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James is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Limited Scope Family Law Services project and offers a wide range of family law legal services, from full scope family law representation to unbundled and limited scope representation and document preparation, to legal coaching. He is also a member of Notary Pro.
James Bennett,
BARRISTER, SOLICITOR & NOTARY PUBLIC
Phone & Text:
905-215-2939
Email:
Address:
1598 Queensville Sideroad
PO Box #65
Queensville
East Gwillimbury, ON L0G 1R0
Booking Link for Family Law Consultation:
Services
James Bennett offers extensive experience in family court, mediation, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, separation, divorce, parenting time and decision making responsibility, child support and spousal support, marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, separation agreements, independent legal advice, and complicated financial settlements.
In addition we also offer wills, powers of attorney and notarization services.
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Our virtual office provides easily accessible legal services to clients in and around York Region, Simcoe County, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Keswick, Innisfil, Bradford, Stoufville, Markham, Barrie, Orillia, Bracebridge, and Collingwood.
List of our Cases
Case by case, we build clarity, resolve conflict, and advocate for fair outcomes for our clients.
Spousal support; none of the factors met to set aside order; evidence did not support fraud allegation
Lindsay v Lindsay, 2021 ONSC 4674
The sale of a property prior to trial in a partial summary judgment considered
Costs endorsement from 2-day trial on the date of valuation / date of separation
Five day trial on parenting time, decision-making responsibility, spousal support, and child support
The court stayed enforcement of an outdated support order after finding that only the childāsupport issue met the threshold for urgency during COVIDā19ārestricted operations
Motion for extension of limitation period under under
s. 2(8) of the Family Law Act
Uncontested Trial resulting in overpayment of child support, a declaration the child is no longer a "child" under the Divorce Act, a reimbursement of overpaid child support, and a costs order
The court held that the children living in a shelter was an unanticipated material change adversely affecting their best interests and ordered that the children temporarily reside with the father until the mother secures stable housing
The court reviewed the legal framework for costs in family law and concluded that although the Wife was the successful party and the motion was necessary to advance the matter, there was no evidence of bad faith or unreasonable conduct by the Husband warranting elevated or full indemnity costs. Accordingly, the Wife was awarded reduced, partial-indemnity costs for the motion, reflecting reasonableness and proportionality
Professional Experience
2026
Family Lawyer
BENNETT FAMILY LAWYERS
James Bennett has founded a modern virtual family law office dedicated to serving clients across Ontario with clear, practical legal advice tailored to their unique circumstances.
By operating virtually, he provides accessible support to individuals and families wherever they are located, while continuing to represent clients in the family courts of York Region and Simcoe County.
His practice is built on responsiveness, transparency, and a commitment to guiding clients through some of life’s most challenging transitions with confidence and clarity.
2018-2025
Family Lawyer
ROGERSON LAW GROUP
James acted as the senior head of the family law department at Rogerson Law Group.
2016
Articling Student
ZOCHODNE BUCCI
James was a student at law articling student with Zochodne Bucci in Thunder Bay and Oshawa, assisting senior counsel in family law and civil litigation.
Education
2014-2017
BORA LASKIN FACULTY OF LAW, LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY
Juris Doctor
Obtained Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, and acted as the Managing Editor of the Lakehead Law Journal, publishing Volume 2 No 1, and Volume 2, No 2 and as General Editor of Volume 1 No 1.
Served as a caseworker at the Lakehead University Community Legal Services Clinic.ā
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Served as Research Assistant to Dr. Miriam Cohen.
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Winner of 2016 Renfrew County Law Association Scholarship Bursaryā
2008-2012
Bachelor of Arts
GLENDON COLLEGE AT YORK UNIVERSITY
Obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy, with a certificate of law and social thought. Acted as editor to and publisher of the late Professor Terrence A. Heinrichs' book "On Resurrecting Beauharnais: Jeremy Waldron & Group Libel".
2000 -2004
Diploma
FANSHAWE COLLEGE
Obtained diplomas in Multimedia Production and Design and General Arts and Science.
"James continues to provide the best legal advice and representation for any Family Law matter. James has made a difference in the fantastic relationship I have with my child, and has left a lasting impact.
James will be completely honest and reasonable with you and will treat your family law matter with upmost importance and sensitivity. I highly recommend James as counsel for any family Law matter, as he will provide you honest advice in a timely and efficient manner."
Matt
Peter
I could not recommend James and his team more! Five stars and a couple of comments on the internet does not even begin to reflect how grateful I am to James, Jackie, and the entire team.
I am a man who was completely oblivious to the rights I had as a GOOD father. My relationship failed and I was beginning to mentally prepare for the fact that was going to lose the best thing in the world that has ever happened to me. My beautiful daughter! These people changed all that for me! They made me understand that I have rights. They made me understand that I am a good father. They made me understand that my daughter's best interests should and will prevail.
You constantly hear stories of truly good fathers getting the short end of the stick when it comes to custody cases, but this team destroys that typical outcome and makes sure that these cases are fair and that the children get what they deserve which is the very best chance to have the very best life possible. It is because of James, Jackie and their entire team that I now have primary custody of my little girl and that I can continue to give her the dream life she deserves.
Thank you so much!!!!!!
Gabriela
Although the circumstances that brought on the need to involve a lawyer were stressful (as they involved my elderly father who lives in a nursing home), I had the privilege to work with James Bennett over the past few months.
James was not only extremely efficient and knowledgeable, he was extremely compassionate, respectful and genuinely kind in dealing with my father and myself.
He helped us navigate through this challenging time in a way where we truly felt like we were his only clients. He was always there for us to answer the many questions along the way and support and guide us with sound legal advice. For these reasons, I would highly recommend
James!
You won't be disappointed.
Marlene
James Bennett ensured that I received exactly what I requested, fought hard behind the scenes and helped me understand the details and minute points of my case - plus the points/topics I didn’t even know I needed to have in place.
He made recommendations and explained the reasons why it would be ideal to have these recommendations in place. I could not recommend a better place for your legal needs.
On top of this, I was a legal aid client and they fought for me and treated me with the exact same respect they would a fully paying client. They’re honest, hard working, caring people who will do their best to make sure you are taken care of!!!
Memberships
I’ve had the pleasure of having James primarily help me with family law for the last couple years. He’s fantastic.
Responsive, empathetic and trustworthy. Coming from the cash cow lawyers in Toronto, he is a huge breath of fresh air. I can’t recommend James enough. A true gentleman.
Do yourself a favour if you need legal help- call these folks. You’ll be glad you did.
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