Full-Service Family Law Firm
Christine Ann Marchetti has practised Family Law exclusively for 14 years. She is passionate about her work, and it shows. Well-respected by the legal community and trusted by her colleagues and clients alike, Christine is a strong advocate for solution-based processes. With an extensive background in litigation and well-versed in negotiation, Christine strives to guide clients through the legal process with trust, compassion and respect.
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Family law is my passion. This isn’t a job for me, this is my calling. Realizing that you need the assistance of a family lawyer is both stressful and overwhelming. It often means your world has forever shifted, leaving an uncertain path forward. My focus is on how I can help my clients through their unique situations and support them through the numerous questions and uncertainties that can arise.
I understand and respect that every family’s needs, values, and priorities are different and there is no one-size-fits all solution. Beyond all of the skills and experience I’ve earned since graduating from The University of Western Ontario Law School in 2004, the most valuable skill I have honed is my ability really listen to my clients to understand what their goals and vision are as they navigate through their life-changing situations.
I’ve worked on complex files with trust claims, complicated family business structures, and multiple divisible assets. I have appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court of Appeal, and the Ontario Court of Appeal. Over the years, clients have sought me out to assist them with challenging parenting issues. I have built my reputation on a practical, reasonable, and problem-solving approach. I also understand that for most families, litigation isn’t the best solution, and I am deeply committed to alternative dispute resolution processes.
I’m particularly passionate about parenting issues, collaborative practice (where I feel the interest-based approach to conflict resolution can offer long-lasting results for families) and mediation. In 2023, I was accredited as a family mediator with the Ontario Association for Family Mediation.
I was called to the Ontario Bar in 2005 and since 2006, I have practised exclusively in family law. The decision to open my own practice in 2019 was made with the desire to support clients in the GTA/Toronto and Halton/Hamilton areas with my passionate and professional approach to family law.
My client relationships are what drives me each and every day. My clients trust me with the most important aspects of their lives, and each day I work hard to live up to that honour. Settling issues that arise from a breakdown in a relationship shouldn’t destroy you. My focus is to help you to reach a resolution with dignity, respect and the confidence that there are better days ahead.
I approach all family law issues with compassion, and seek to find practical solutions to issues that arise after separation.
I have been interested in family law since my first year of law school at the University of Toronto, when I volunteered to accompany survivors of domestic violence to family court. I decided to pursue a career in family law after volunteering as a family law caseworker at Downtown Legal Services, where I represented clients in family law matters.
I have practiced family law since my Call to the Bar in 2018. I have helped clients to resolve their family law matters through litigation, mediation and negotiation. I have also assisted senior counsel on complex parenting and financial disputes. As an articling student, I worked on appellate litigation at all levels of Court, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
I have unique experience with child and spousal support enforcement and the Family Responsibility Office. Before entering private practice, I summered and articled for the Family Responsibility Office and litigated enforcement matters throughout Ontario. I use this experience to assist both payors and recipients in navigating issues with the Family Responsibility Office.
Before attending law school, I obtained a Masters of Arts in Economics from Queen’s University. Due to my academic background, I am adept at untangling complicated financial issues.
Outside of work, I enjoy hockey and cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs, watching bad movies and reading. I am an involved alumnus of Massey College at the University of Toronto.
I graduated from Sheridan College with a Paralegal Diploma (highest standing honours) in 2010 and began working as a law clerk in the same year. In 2012 I began working in family law and have worked exclusively in the field since that time.
I am an advocate for families with special needs children and have extensive special needs training.
I make our clients feel at ease during a challenging time in their lives. I make the collection of disclosure and the completion of financial statements easier, and my excellent organization, communication, and drafting skills are an asset on any file. My warm and friendly nature make it easy for clients to work with me and to trust me with their personal information.
I am passionate about family law. I find great satisfaction in helping clients, and in seeing a file through to completion. I take great pride in my work and in being a member of the Marchetti Family Law team.
I am a passionate and dedicated family law lawyer committed to supporting families during some of life’s most challenging moments. With a deep understanding of the complexities of family dynamics and the legal system, I specialize in divorce, decision-making and parenting matters, support issues, and property division. My approach is compassionate and personalized, focusing on achieving the best possible outcomes while minimizing conflict and safeguarding the well-being of children. I work closely with my clients to empower them, formulating strategies tailored to their unique goals and needs. Outside of work, I enjoy walking, cooking, and spending time with my family.
Dara is an Associate Lawyer at Marchetti Family Law and is a committed advocate who represents his clients with both compassion and determination. Whether in negotiations or the courtroom, he remains steadfast in pursuing the best possible outcomes for those he serves.
Dara holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School. He also received further training through the Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop, the Oral Advocacy Workshop, and the Family Law Skills and Practice Program at Osgoode. Dara earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Bond University and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) from the University of Toronto.
With a wealth of experience accumulated through work at several distinguished Ontario law firms, Dara brings a nuanced understanding of family law to his clients.
Dara is deeply invested in the legal community, actively contributing to initiatives that foster professional development. He is a Member-at-Large for the Family Law Practice Group at the Advocates’ Society, a national body dedicated to enhancing training and education for lawyers. Additionally, Dara serves on the Mentorship Committee for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL).
Whitney has practiced family law since her Call to the Ontario Bar in 2024. She became interested in family law during her graduate studies, wherein her major research project investigated matrimonial real property law as it pertained to First Nations peoples. During law school at the University of Windsor, her interest in family law grew through her participation in the Walsh Family Law Moot, where her team won Best Respondent Factum. As an articling student at the Windsor-Essex Bilingual Legal Clinic, she supported low-income community members in crisis and provided representation before various administrative tribunals. There, she observed how intersectional family law is as an area of law and decided that she wanted to advance her career in this area.
Prior to law school, Whitney obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and French from McMaster University (2014) and a Master of Arts degree from Brock University (2015). She also previously worked as a manager of a full-service fitness franchise, master trainer of group fitness, and personal trainer. Her experience serves her well in building rapport with clients, understanding their goals and needs, and researching complex issues.
Outside of the office, you can find Whitney at a CrossFit class, scoping out live music, or plotting her next dad joke to tell at our staff meetings.
Beverly has been with Marchetti Family Law since 2023 as a family clerk. She has worked in the legal industry for over 30 years in civil litigation, and wills and estate, before settling into family law for the past 7 years. Beverly completed her Paralegal licence in 2008. Beverly is very compassionate with our clients in assisting them through their current circumstances and guiding them through the initial process of gathering disclosure and helping them in any way that she can. Outside of the office, Beverly enjoys spending time with her pups, dressing up on Halloween and spending time with her family.
Kelly graduated from Mohawk College with an Office Administration – Legal Diploma in 2000 and began working as a legal assistant/office administrator in family law that same year. Kelly is dedicated to managing the daily operations of the office and ensuring things run smoothly and efficiently so that everyone has the support they need. Kelly’s warm and friendly nature makes it easy for clients to work with her and to trust her with their confidential information. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with her family.
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