Elena E. Mazinani - Lawyer

elena@mazinanilaw.ca

Elena’s experience, efficiency, and ability to guide clients during their separation and divorce is valuable. She is fluent in Spanish, Farsi, and Dari. She is strategic in achieving the best possible outcome for her clients, with a firm but fair approach. Having completed over a thousand cases, Elena is experienced at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.

Elena’s experience in high net worth divorces gives her the skills to analyze complex financial issues, including income for support determination, value businesses, and trace assets domestically and internationally.

Elena is active in the family law bar. Elena is a member of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association and Iranian Canadian Legal Professionals.

Practice Areas

DOMESTIC CONTRACTS

DOMESTIC CONTRACTS

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PARENTING DECISION-MAKING

PARENTING DECISION-MAKING

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PARENTING TIME

PARENTING TIME

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CHILD SUPPORT

CHILD SUPPORT

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Support

SPOUSAL SUPPORT

SPOUSAL SUPPORT

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PROPERTY DIVISION

PROPERTY DIVISION

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Divorcing Dentists

Divorcing Dentists

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Divorcing Physicians

Divorcing Physicians

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FAQs

Parenting Decision-Making Responsibility

In some cases, grandparents may seek involvement or input in decision-making, particularly if they have a significant relationship with the child and it is in the child's best interests.

Yes. Under the Children’s Law Reform Act and Divorce Act, decision-making responsibility (formerly “custody”) and parenting time (formerly “access”) are distinct. One parent may have sole decision-making authority while the child primarily resides with the other parent.

If there are safety concerns (e.g., abuse, neglect), you may seek a court order for supervised parenting time or to suspend parenting time. The court’s paramount consideration is the child’s best interests, including safety and well-being.

You require the other parent’s written consent or a court order to travel internationally with your child. Unilateral travel without consent may be considered a breach of agreement or abduction.

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