Downtown Family Law

Without any doubt, the worst service I have ever experienced in my life. Igras promises a lot but appeared to be always ‘too busy’ on more important matters to deal with my case. For meetings, he invariably arrives late and ill prepared or just cancels without warning and repeatedly fails to deliver on agreed deadlines. When things slip, he simply cannot be contacted for extended periods. His manner is dismissive and arrogant. However, he is extremely diligent on billing his time.Ultimately, my dealings with Igras delayed me by months and cost me thousands of dollars after which I have had to start over with a new, and far more responsive, lawyer. Avoid at all costs.

Rahima Shariff is the best lawyer. She gives her 100% in her client's . I feel I'm very lucky to have Rahima Shariff as my lawyer. My spouse and his counsel have been very manipulative and have always tried to put down my parenting skills but Rahima Shariff always stood to protect my interest . Rahima Shariff is an honest Lawyer who has not over charged me or charged beyond my expectation . She did not charge single extra penny.I will never hesitate to recommend Rahima shariff . I will definitely recommend Rahima my family and friends. She's an amazing lawyer in Canada God bless her . God protect evil eye against her.ThanksSyeda kazmi

Very quick to respond and answered all my questions about the process and the law. He gave me answers to questions I didn’t know I needed to know. True to his word. I was expecting to pay more than I did. I am very happy with this law firm and the end results.

Overall I am pleased with the outcome of my case. After many offers, affidavits and several hearings I got most of what I wanted. Waldemar was not my first lawyer but I would definitely use him again. Hopefully I will never have to. He was not cheap but not expensive compared to what some of my friends paid for their divorces.He was quick and consistent. Always available, responded quickly most of the time and handled emergencies well. He even met with me on a weekend to work on an urgent Affidavit. Highly motivated by urgency, payment of his fees and wanting to win. He asked for what I wanted but when asking didn't do it he did not shy away from going to court where he did well. Tip for anyone separating - if your ex is unreadable, offers and negotiation will only take you so far so don't delay. Good with children issues, support and property. He did have a way of making me view my situations in new ways which I never though of before. Hard working when he needed to be. Good personality. Good outlook on life which improved significantly after my final payment out of the settlement.I have referred a friend to him and would again. To anyone going through a tough divorce - there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Without a doubt the worst family law office I’ve ever dealt with. They are quick to take a retainer, but slow with everything else. I had decided to withdraw from them representing me only to discover after a short 1.5 weeks of their so called “help” a full $1,500 retainer gone with nothing to show for it. AND.... that’s not ALL!!! I later received a email stating I owe more money! And if I don’t pay it they are going To send it to collections!!!!! (I’m of maternity leave)As I read the comments, it looks as thogh I’m not the only one that feels this way towards this firm.

What a joke of an experience. I only gave him 1 star because 0 is not an option. I met with Waldemar in August of 2021. He talked the talk, gave me a plan and made it sound like it should be smooth and easy. Then I didn't hear from him for a month. Phone calls and emails were repeatedly ignored or given short rude answers or just complete . I told him on more than 1 occasion that I wanted my retainer back and I would move on. At which time something miraculously happens and I'm led to believe he is or has been working on my file. Twice I was asked to pick a court date. Apparently, they were all booked when he went to book it the first time. The second time he straight out lied, and told me I had a court date. I found this out this was a lie from my ex-wife (whom I was supposed to be taking to court) 4 days before the supposed scheduled date. She never new about the lawyer or heard from him throughout the whole thing. I told Waldemar I wanted my money back and that I was done and unsatisfied. Almost 2 months, a ton of unanswered emails, a bunch of short I'll get on it" answers

Friendly family law office close to the courthouse. Reasonable charges for advice received, services rendered and outcome achieved. Identified issues fast and generated options.Big picture tactical thinker & evidence driven problem solver. Good to deal with.

Be careful, no recommendable and unethical firm. Moto ..You don’t need to be a lawyer if you are going to fight against them.My counterpart raised false testimonies at court and obviously got all orders she wanted and made all court appearances without a lawyer. I lost my job and had to go back home to help me relatives and I have let my counterpart know situation and she agreed as she wanted to be come back home as well. As, I was overseas, I had hired this firm to help me, in my case because she raised spousal support order during my absence, I submitted all my information to Rahima and obviously, I was charge for it but I had to repeat over and over the same stated in documents. So many details were omitted on affidavits and said this is our case and we are confident we will win. I had to get notarized affidavits overseas and all info was sent just 3 to 4 days from deadline and she told me that she had to get a permit called FIAT at court (obviously more time and rest you know). Also, once I had sent an affidavit through FEDEX, guess what this office was not opened at 9AM (Affidavit Deadline submission day) and had to call her and charged me for informing that nobody was at office and was on the way.Anyhow, hearing day came, and counterpart filed info after deadlines and it was accepted by court and not refuted by my lawyer, Beautiful isn´t? second the most important info was not seen by court (notarized info sent) including government fraud using my child by counterpart, third I paid all house expenses of my counterpart for 1.5 years, paid for he education during 1 year and all this info was not recognized or even brought up at court and lawyer did not even mid mention it.Well result, spousal support for 7 years and retroactive for year and half, child rights gone, high child support, for court I ran away and did not consider my relatives’ situation. End of exercise with the new order, because there was a high debt, MEP took away my passport, intervene my accounts and emptied it out and lock them because I do not have money to pay full amount. Because I don´t have money, my child pretty much it´s been kidnapped legally by my counterpart and support of court and negligence. Beautiful job Igras Lawyer.I inform all of this to Mr. Igras and said that he was going to review it and after 3 months, I am still waiting.Just be careful when you make a choice, we all know lawyers don´t care you case and they are playing with your life and future.

Waldemar Igras was very passionate about his work and went all out for me and my children. He really put a lot of effort in my highly contentious divorce. He has successfully represented me in all levels of court including the Provincial Court, Queen's Bench, Court of Appeal and even the Supreme Court of Canada (I am not exaggerating). I am very lucky to have found a lawyer that is so dedicated. I felt that Waldemar really cared about my file and gave me individual attention whenever I needed it and always made himself available. He spent time educating me and helped me identify my best options in a very difficult situation. I found that he bills fairly and diligently. I highly recommend this law firm.

This law firm successfully defended my ex wife’s claim for more alimony support. They also just finished my prenuptial paperwork and our wills. Very fair and competitive with the legal fees.