Smithen Family Law is a Toronto family law firm founded by Kathryn Smithen, a lawyer whose lived experience of hardship and rebuilding shapes a practice defined by empathy, clarity and fierce advocacy. Located at 4711 Yonge Street in North York, the firm represents women and families in divorce, separation, child custody and parenting matters, child support, spousal support, property division, cohabitation agreements, separation agreements and mediation, including representation for LGBTQ+ families. Kathryn's work has been featured in national media, including the Globe and Mail, Maclean's and the Toronto Star. Serving Toronto and the GTA with in-person and virtual consultations.
Smithen Family Law was founded on the belief that legal representation should do more than resolve disputes, it should help people rebuild. Drawing from lived experience and a deep understanding of trauma, we approach every case with empathy, strategic clarity, and unwavering protection. Here, your story is heard, respected, and supported with the dignity and compassion you deserve.
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Kathryn has practiced family law for over fifteen years, mastering the statutes, regulations, and case law that govern separation, divorce, custody, support, and property division in Ontario. She applies the Family Law Act, the Divorce Act, the Children’s Law Reform Act, the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG), and the Federal Child Support Guidelines with precision and strategic insight to each client’s situation.
But legal knowledge alone does not comfort a mother who fears losing time with her children. Legal acumen does not support a mother who has been worn down by years of intimate partner violence. Kathryn has lived both experiences personally and professionally. Kathryn’s lived experience allows her to meet clients where they are, not just as a lawyer, but as someone who truly understands the emotional weight of what they are carrying.
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