North York Family Lawyer

Fine & Associates

North York Family Lawyers Serving Clients Throughout the GTA

Lorne’s practice is solely focused on Divorce and Family Law. He prides himself on providing quality personal service and first rate legal representation to achieve the desired results his clients seek and deserve.

Year called to the bar: 1992

With over 30 years of experience, Lorne Fine is a respected and highly regarded member of the Family Law Bar in Ontario.

Lorne Fine founded Fine & Associates with one clear mission: to provide focused, compassionate, and results-driven representation exclusively in the area of family law.

Lorne’s clients aren’t just case files — he understands they’re people facing decisions about their children, their finances, their homes, and their futures.

This client centred philosophy and successful track record is what sets Lorne apart in the field of matrimonial law.

Clients benefit from Lorne’s experience and proven track record but he brings more to the table than his legal acumen in handling divorce and family law cases. He brings the conviction and understanding that the ultimate end result is the well being of you and your family and works diligently on his client’s behalf to achieve that goal.

An Experienced North York Family Lawyer On Your Side

Negotiating settlements, attending mediations or appearing in court to obtain rulings on his clients behalf are regular occurrences for Lorne and his team at Fine & Associates Professional Corporation.

Lorne believes in advancing and resolving his client’s cases as quickly as prudently possible but will never sacrifice your rights and entitlements for the sake of expediency.

An amicable resolution with a fair, negotiated agreement is usually the best approach as it can be achieved in less time, reducing legal fees and reducing some of the acrimony that is often present in divorce and family law matters. This allows families to move on with their lives with a greater sense of comfort, stability and predictability.

Sometimes opposing sides are unable to reach a reasonable out of court settlement or mediated agreement leaving trial as the only alternative. If your case must proceed to trial, know you are in the capable hands of a leading family law lawyer in Lorne Fine and his team.

Devoted to Family Law and Divorce

Helping Clients in North York, Toronto, Oakville and throughout the GTA

Handling all matters pertaining to family law and divorce in Ontario:
+ Annulments
+ Child Custody
+ Child Support
+ Collaborative Law
+ Divorce
+ Divorce Mediation
+ Domestic Abuse
+ Family Law
+ Father’s Rights
+ Joint & Shared Custody
+ Marital Separation
+ Mediation & Arbitration
+ Parenting Plans
+ Prenupital Agreements
+ Property Division
+ Restraining Orders
+ Spousal Support
+ Visitation Rights

Professional Memberships and Activities

+ Member of the Law Society of Ontario

Education

+ Osgoode Hall Law School
+ Oxford University
+ York University

Family Law Matters Can Be Emotional – Let Lorne Fine Help

Family law covers a wide spectrum of legal issues that touch on the most personal parts of people’s lives, and while it often involves emotionally difficult matters, it can also include some of life’s most joyful milestones.

Common Family Law Issues (and Their Emotional Contexts)
1. Divorce & Separation

Legal Focus: Division of property, debts, spousal support, and legal dissolution of the marriage.

Emotional Tone: Often sad or tense. It can be a relief for some, but usually involves grief, anger, or fear—especially when children are involved.

2. Child Custody & Parenting Time (Access)

Legal Focus: Determining where children will live and how much time each parent will have with them.

Emotional Tone: Highly sensitive. Custody disputes are emotionally charged, particularly when parents disagree or when children are very young.

3. Child Support

Legal Focus: Ensuring financial support for a child’s basic needs, including housing, education, and healthcare.

Emotional Tone: Mixed. For the paying side, it can feel burdensome or contentious; for recipients, it can be essential and reassuring.

4. Spousal Support (Alimony)

Legal Focus: Ongoing financial assistance from one spouse to the other, usually after separation or divorce.

Emotional Tone: Often contested. Can feel unfair to one party, but necessary to the other—especially after long marriages or when one spouse gave up a career to support the family.

5. Property Division

Legal Focus: Equitable division of marital property, including homes, pensions, investments, and debts.

Emotional Tone: Can be contentious, especially with high-value assets or when one party feels wronged.

6. Marriage Contracts & Cohabitation Agreements

Legal Focus: Agreements entered into before or during a marriage or common-law relationship to set out rights and obligations in case of a split.

Emotional Tone: Surprisingly neutral to positive. While some view these as “unromantic,” many couples see them as wise planning tools that build clarity and trust.

7. Adoption

Legal Focus: The legal process of establishing a parent-child relationship between individuals not biologically related.

Emotional Tone: Often joyful. This is one of the happiest areas of family law, especially in cases of private or step-parent adoption.

8. Guardianship & Child Protection

Legal Focus: Appointing someone to care for a child when parents are unable to, or intervening in cases of neglect or abuse.

Emotional Tone: Can be tragic or heartwarming, depending on the situation. Sometimes it’s about rescue; other times, about support.

9. Mediation & Collaborative Family Law

Legal Focus: Out-of-court dispute resolution methods that help families resolve conflicts amicably.

Emotional Tone: More constructive and positive than litigation. Focused on communication, healing, and forward planning.

Is Family Law Always Sad?

Not at all. While many cases involve loss, pain, or conflict, family law is also about protection, healing, and new beginnings:

A divorcing couple may find peace and clarity through a fair settlement.

A child may gain a stable home through adoption or guardianship.

A well-drafted marriage contract can prevent future arguments and build trust.

Mediation can help families transition without fighting in court.

At its core, family law is about helping people through some of life’s biggest changes – both the difficult and the joyful.

When You’re Ready to Take the Next Step

When family life shifts unexpectedly or starts moving in a direction of major change, having the right advocate can make all the difference. In North York, individuals and families turn to Lorne Fine not just because he’s a knowledgeable family law lawyer — but because he understands what’s at stake.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore your legal options or are deep into a complicated dispute, Lorne offers the clarity and counsel to move forward with confidence. His free initial phone consultation is often the first conversation clients have where they finally feel heard—and that’s by design.

Because in a time when everything can feel uncertain, you deserve a lawyer who brings both legal strength and human understanding.

Need An Experienced Family Law Lawyer in North York?

Call Lorne Fine at 416-650-1300 for your free consultation. Alternatively, scroll down and submit the easy contact form that goes right to Lorne’s email!