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James specializes in family law and offers extensive experience t 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, 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 L0L 1R0
Booking Link (Family Law):
https://koalendar.com/e/meet-with-james-5
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Booking Link (Notary Services):
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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 settlement, as well as wills, powers of attorney and notarization services.
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Our office provides easily accessible legal services as the office is entirely virtual.
Documents are signed using electronic signatures virtually, and all discussions with our office are done virtually by teleconference from the comfort of your home.
List of our Cases
Case by case, we build clarity, resolve conflict, and advocate for fair outcomes in family law.
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The court stayed enforcement of an outdated support order after finding that only the childāsupport issue met the threshold for urgency during COVIDā19ārestricted operations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
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
COLLEGE GLENDON 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".
2002 -2004
Diploma
2000-2002
Diploma
FANSHAWE COLLEGE
Obtained diploma in Multimedia Production and Design.
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Obtained diploma in 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
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