Family Law
SMP Law knows the fear and anxiety that can be present when dealing with the various aspects of Family Law. SMP Law will inform and advise you through the maze of the various complicated issues in Family Law with cost effective solutions made SiMPle.
Estate Law
SMP Law recognizes that Estate law is an emotionally charged area of law and we will assist you through the maze of your Estate Law issues with legal guidance made SiMPle. SMP Law approaches Estate Law in a manner that ensures each client feels that his or her interests have been effectively represented.
Phone: 905 565 9494
E-mail: shawnp@smplaw.ca
As the lawyer at SMP Law, Shawn oversees everything on your file from the initial meeting to the closing summary letter of your file.
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Shawn M. Philbert
Lawyer
Phone: 905 565 9494
E-mail: emmanuelb@smplaw.ca
Emmanuel’s previous experience as a lawyer in the Philippines has strengthened his ability to prepare client files, legal research, and legal drafting for SMP Law.
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Emmanuel Bragat
Senior Law Clerk
Phone: 905 565 9494
E-mail: pedro@smplaw.ca
Pedro’s previous experience as a tax lawyer for the Peruvian government has assisted his ability to help prepare of all of your financial documents for SMP Law.
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Pedro Obregon
Senior Law Clerk
Phone: 905 565 9494
E-mail: lisa@smplaw.ca
Lisa is the first voice you hear when you contact SMP Law. Lisa answers the telephone and is responsible for scheduling your appointments with the appropriate SMP Law team member.
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Lisa Brown
Law Clerk
Phone: 905 565 9494
E-mail: lorrieh@smplaw.ca
Lorrie is SMP Law’s Office Manager, and will spend as much time as you need to ensure you understand SMP Law’s commitment to focusing on your needs and concerns.
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Lorrie Howse
Office Manager
Phone: 905 565 9494
E-mail: nataliep@smplaw.ca
Natalie Philbert’s diverse education and lengthy professional experience brings many skills to the firm. Her academic and employment background has provided her with a strong understanding of the legal profession.
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Natalie Philbert
Marketing Manager
I highly recommend SMP Law. Shawn and his team are very knowledgeable and professional. Excellent customer service. Source: Facebook
I would definitely recommend SMP Law to anyone who requires a Family Lawyer and/or Civil law/litigation. Shawn is very professional, knowledgeable, confident and capable. He understood the situation. When I was close to giving up he gave me the confidence I needed to continue. I am very impressed with Shawn’s handling of the correspondence from opposing counsel and his responses to her. I have no hesitation in recommending Shawn to anyone. His services are excellent. Five Stars!! He deserves more than five stars! Source: Google Review 5 Stars
My first phone conversation with Lorrie and Shawn at SMP Law, I became at ease and reassured feeling I was in good hands, especially since my wife was emotionally upset and overwhelmed the staff made me feel at ease. The friendly environment, attention to detail and high level of professionalism made us confident the direction of this process. Thank you Lorrie and Shawn. I'm more than happy to recommend your services. Source: Facebook
Parenting Disputes over Vaccinating Children and Ontario’s Vaccine Passport
Courts are seeing more disputes between ex-partners over whether to vaccinate their children. Even parents that have typically agreed on vaccinations in the past can struggle when it comes to the Covid vaccination.
Happy Thanksgiving from SMP Law!
SMP Law wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
SMP Law Honours Orange Shirt Day
SMP Law honours Orange Shirt Day for Truth and Reconciliation. SMP Law is wearing orange today to remember the Indigenous children whose lives were lost at residential schools.
Accelerating Your Mortgage
Do you wonder sometimes if you’ll ever pay your mortgage off? Fortunately, there’s a simple strategy that can shave years off your mortgage and save you thousands of dollars in interest!
SMP Law – Proud Supporter of the Paramedic Memorial Ride!
SMP Law was proud to support the Ontario South Paramedic Memorial Ride. The ride was 2 day cycling event held on September 18th and 19th to raise funds towards the National Paramedic Monument in honour of Paramedics who have lost their lives in the Line of Duty.
SMP Law – Language and Law
Parenting arrangements have been historically referred to as custody and access. There has been much confusion about what custody and access means to parents and families and often these terms are used incorrectly.
Now That’s a Smooth Move!
Moving to a new home is an exciting life change but it can also be stressful. The best way to ensure a smooth move is to write out a plan of action with a checklist and timeline that clearly states what needs to be done.
Can My Ex Spouse Force Me to Pay for Private School Expenses?
In a recent case the father retained SMP Law to help with his situation where the mother was putting the child into a private school without his consent and demanding his share of the costs for the private school be considered a section 7 expense.
Don’t Fall For a Money Pit!
It’s sometimes easy to fall in love with what appears to be your dream home but it’s important that your heart doesn’t rule the decision-making process. Checkout what Will Yohana from Cloud Realty and in their July 2021 Newsletter has to say about falling for a money pit.
SMP Law and Landlord Prejudice – An Update
It was a significant Court of Appeal decision that upheld that Justice Morgan was correct to invoke anti-Black racism in relation to the landlord’s refusal to negotiate a lease renewal, “regardless of whether the Landlord's actions were consciously motivated by racism.”
Pet Scam
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many households adopted pets. With the rise in furry friends came the rise in online pet scams.
SMP Law – We Were Just Dating so Why Do I Have to Pay Spousal Support?
We were just dating so why do I have to pay spousal support? This is exactly what happened in the case with Michael Latner in his relationship with Ms. Climans.
SiMPle Storage Solutions!
Checkout what Will Yohana from Cloud Realty and in their March 2021 Newsletter has to say about storage space. People are putting a high value on storage these days so every square inch counts!
SMP Law’s Client is Awarded over $80,000 in Total Cost!
SMP Law wins Court of Appeal case and SMP Law’s client is awarded over $80,000 in total cost! SMP Law was successful in arguing that our client was entitled to an unequal division of the matrimonial property due to the short length of the parties’ marriage.
SMP Law Presentation at RBC – Wills and Estate Planning
Shawn Philbert of SMP Law, presented on Wills and Estate Planning on a webinar hosted by RBC on March 10, 2021. The presentation included some current changes to wills and estate planning and things to consider when drafting a will and planning your estate.
SMP Law and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
SMP Law wishes to highlight the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination!
International Women’s Day!
SMP Law celebrates International Women's Day! This year the theme is #ChooseToChallenge so SMP Law encourages everyone to choose to challenge themselves to participate in a gender equal world!
SMP Law – Update on Virtual Wills
On June 19, 2020, SMP Law posted a video called "Wills and Covid-19" and described how we could do a virtual witnessing of wills and powers of attorney. As of February 16, 2021, it appears that the Government of Ontario is proposing amendments to virtual wills and power of attorney.