Practice Areas
Legal Practice Areas
Divorce Applications & Legal Separation
Guidance through contested and uncontested divorce proceedings and legal separations, with a focus on protecting your rights and achieving fair outcomes.
Prenuptial & Cohabitation Agreements
Drafting and review of prenuptial and cohabitation agreements to clarify financial rights and responsibilities and provide certainty for the future.
Child Custody & Parenting Arrangements
Representation in parenting disputes to establish custody and parenting arrangements that reflect the best interests of the children.
Child Support & Child Mobility
Advice and advocacy on child support obligations, enforcement, and child mobility matters, including relocation issues.
Spousal Support & Adult Interdependent Partner Rights
Assistance with spousal support claims and adult interdependent partner rights, including entitlement, duration, and amount.
Division of Property
Strategic guidance on the division of matrimonial and common law property, including assets, debts, and financial interests.
Mediation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Support through mediation and arbitration processes aimed at resolving disputes efficiently while minimizing conflict, time, and cost.
Separation Agreements, Advice & Legal Guidance
Clear legal advice to help you understand your rights and obligations when managing separation and related family law matters.
Spousal Buyouts
Assistance with spousal buyouts, including valuation, negotiation, and legal documentation to facilitate fair settlements.
Child & Spousal Support Calculations
Accurate calculation of ongoing and retroactive child and spousal support in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Best Interests of the Children
Focused advocacy in parenting matters to ensure decisions prioritize the safety, stability, and well-being of the children.
Emergency Protection & Restraining Orders
Timely legal assistance in urgent situations involving emergency protection orders and restraining orders to ensure safety.
Parenting & Contact Orders
Representation in obtaining, varying, or enforcing parenting and contact orders to maintain meaningful parent-child relationships.
Additional Areas of Practice
In addition to family law, Onyema's practice extends to other areas, including:
Wills and Estates
Preparation of wills, estate planning guidance, and assistance with estate administration to ensure your assets are protected and your wishes are clearly carried out.
Real Estate (low priority transactions)
Legal support for residential real estate transactions, including reviewing agreements, facilitating transfers, and ensuring smooth property closings.
Employment Law (Wrongful Dismissal/Termination Cases)
Representation and legal advice for employees facing wrongful dismissal or termination, helping protect workplace rights and pursue fair compensation.
General Corporate Practice
Legal guidance for small businesses and corporations, including incorporation, contract drafting, governance matters, and ongoing compliance support.
General Civil Litigation
Strategic representation in civil disputes, providing practical solutions through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings where necessary.
Notary Services
Commissioning and notarization of legal documents, affidavits, statutory declarations, and certified true copies with efficiency and professionalism.