Angelina Macri’ is a Toronto family lawyer and Accredited Family Mediator. She helps couples resolve separation and divorce through mediation and collaborative practice, and helps couples planning their future put clear agreements in place.
“Families are better served by staying out of court.”Angelina Macri’, after a decade of civil litigation and twenty years of family law
Courts are short on time and limited in the solutions they can offer. After spending more than you wanted to, the result may not even work for your family. Mediation and collaborative divorce give you another way through.
When you settle privately, your personal financial documents aren’t filed with the court or made part of a public record.
You design arrangements that fit your children, your schedules and your finances, rather than accepting a court’s limited options.
Less time, less money and far less emotional strain, so both of you can move forward with something left in the tank.
Both require the same two things from you: a genuine desire to find a solution, and a commitment to full disclosure.
Angelina works with both of you as a neutral mediator, guiding the conversation so you can reach agreement on parenting, support and property division.
A good fit when you can still communicate and want one professional to help you find common ground.
How mediation worksEach of you has your own lawyer, and everyone signs a commitment to resolve matters by negotiation rather than litigation.
A good fit when you want an advocate beside you while still working toward a respectful agreement.
How collaborative divorce worksAnswer up to three quick questions and see which path is the natural starting point for your situation.
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Where are you right now?
How well can the two of you talk about the issues?
Would you like your own lawyer beside you during negotiations?
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You can communicate and want a single, neutral professional to help you reach agreement on parenting, support and property. Mediation is usually the most economical and fastest path.
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You each have your own lawyer, and everyone commits to settling without court. You get an advocate beside you while still working toward an agreement together.
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Planning ahead is one of the kindest things you can do for each other. A clear agreement now avoids uncertainty and conflict later.
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Angelina can prepare your will and powers of attorney, or guide you through probate as an estate trustee.
Your safety comes first
Mediation isn’t always appropriate when there are safety concerns or a serious imbalance of power. Angelina screens every matter and can talk with you confidentially about safer options.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For 24/7 free and confidential support, call the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 (TTY 1-866-863-7868), or #SAFE (#7233) from a mobile phone.
Whether you’re moving in, getting married or living apart, a clear written agreement removes uncertainty. Angelina drafts and reviews domestic contracts in plain language, with the disclosure and formalities Ontario law expects.
See all agreementsA plain comparison of what changes depending on the route you choose.
| Factor | Mediation | Collaborative divorce | Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who decides | You and your spouse, with a neutral mediator guiding the conversation | You and your spouse, each supported by your own lawyer | A judge, based on the evidence and the law |
| Privacy | Confidential. Financial details stay out of the public court file | Confidential, under a signed participation agreement | Court filings, including financial statements, become part of the court record |
| Pace | Set by you. Sessions are booked when you are ready | Set by the team through scheduled meetings | Set by court availability, which can mean long waits |
| Lawyers at the table | One neutral mediator. Independent legal advice before signing | Two lawyers, both committed to settlement | Two lawyers in an adversarial process |
| Co-parenting afterward | Builds communication you will rely on later | Keeps discussions respectful and structured | Often strains the relationship further |
| Financial impact | Usually the most economical route | Usually far less than litigation | Often the most costly and least predictable |
In clients’ own words, from reviews posted on Google.
“Angelina was a pleasure to work with in a very difficult time. She was prompt to respond to emails and did her best to help achieve the best possible outcome. I appreciated her patience and her keeping calm throughout the entire process. She explained my options very well so I could navigate the entire process.”
“Angelina helped me navigate through the process of filing for separation, always demonstrating the utmost professionalism, care and support. Working directly with her helped ease an otherwise very difficult time in my life. I also used her services to draft my will.”
“Angelina has done legal work for me a number of times over the years, preparing documents such as my will, helping with legal disputes and reviewing legal documents with me. She is patient, thorough, professional and is very good at explaining legal details in an accessible way.”
“Exceptional service, very professional approach with a great human touch. It was true pleasure having Angelina assist me through the process. She made the experience less stressful, I felt supported 100% along the way.”
“Very helpful and knowledgeable of family law.”
Practical thoughts on mediation, separation and planning ahead, shared on LinkedIn.
Heard on the Divorce Solutions Podcast. Angelina joined the hosts to explain how net family property is divided at separation, and why getting organized early saves so many headaches.
Listen to the episodeMarriage and separation both change how your will works in Ontario. Angelina can update your estate plan alongside your family agreement, so nothing is left to chance.
Estate planning servicesStraight answers to common questions. Every situation is different, so a consultation is the best way to get advice on yours.
In mediation, Angelina acts as a neutral mediator and works with both of you together to reach agreement. In collaborative divorce, each person has their own lawyer, and everyone signs an agreement to settle without going to court. Both are private, voluntary and focused on solutions that fit your family.
The divorce order itself comes from the court, but when everything is agreed it can usually be handled on paper without a hearing. Parenting, support and property can all be settled privately in a separation agreement, so there’s no need to argue your case before a judge.
In Ontario a prenup is called a marriage contract. To be enforceable it must be in writing, signed by both of you and witnessed. Full financial disclosure and independent legal advice for each person greatly reduce the risk of it being challenged later. Some matters, such as decisions about children, can’t be fixed in advance.
Yes. Angelina meets with clients by video anywhere in Ontario, and in person at her office on University Avenue in downtown Toronto.
As a mediator, Angelina stays neutral and doesn’t advise either of you individually. She will explain the law and the options in plain language, and recommends that each of you gets independent legal advice before signing a final agreement.
A short summary of your situation, key dates such as when you married or separated, and a general list of assets, debts and income. You don’t need every document yet; Angelina will tell you exactly what’s needed.
Share a little about your situation and how you’d like to meet. She’ll be in touch to talk through your options.
