Judith Holzman Law Offices

Family Law firm serving the Greater Toronto Area since 1983, including the Regional Municipality of York (which includes Vaughan), Toronto, Oshawa, Oakville, Milton, Brampton and Barrie. The firm operates out of a heritage property in Vaughan.

 Any family law issue can make you feel angry, confused or overwhelmed. The role of a family lawyer is to help you through the stress and conflict, so you can regain control and enter the next phase of your life. Let us fill this role for you. We are a mother/daughter boutique firm that focuses exclusively on family law, taking on clients from the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.


We know that many of our clients work long hours and have childcare or eldercare responsibilities, which is why we make ourselves available to our clients early mornings, evenings and on weekends. We will also deal with an emergency or urgent issue at any time.

Seeing The Way Forward

After Judith was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1978 and operated the firm as a sole practitioner for more than 30 years, Judith’s daughter joined the practice. Judith and Amanda believe that family lawyers are akin to cleaners, but we sort uncertainty and chaos with firmness and diplomacy. We use our experience to help clients reach the best result — one that is both realistic and practical.

Honesty is important for legal advice to be effective. We do not gloss over the difficult truths, as transparency is key to a solicitor-client relationship. Our roles are to be your advisors and representatives, and that includes letting you know when your expectations are not consistent with the range of reasonable outcomes. It also means pointing the way toward options you might not have considered to succeed at reaching your goals.

Options For Settlement

Judith Holzman is trained in collaborative law, and has also acted in the role of a mediator. Both Judith and Amanda prefer to utilize alternative dispute resolution methods, such as negotiation and mediation, to resolve family law matters. These processes can help you avoid the financial and emotional stress of litigation. We will recommend proceeding in court if the situation warrants it. However, in most cases, an approach aimed at resolution proves to be more cost-effective and satisfactory for everyone involved.

In addition to situations involving separation and divorce, and to avoid or limit the potential for future conflicts, our practice includes preparing cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts.

Welcoming And Accessible

No one should feel alone or intimidated when meeting with a lawyer. Your candor is essential so we can do our best work as your lawyers. Our office is welcoming for clients and their loved ones, especially during an initial consultation so you can feel more comfortable and at ease.

Your divorce affects your life 24/7, which is why it has always been our practice to be accessible outside of regular office hours. When you have a question or concern, we are available.