The Divorce Centre opened its doors in June of 2005 in downtown Orillia. Designed as a walk-in resource centre, clients are invited to drop in without an appointment to access the on-site resources. The Divorce Centre became instantly popular as a focal point for people experiencing the challenge of separation and divorce, who in many cases required immediate information or assistance, and could not wait for an appointment with a law firm.

Since opening, The Divorce Centre has become one of the largest providers of divorce solutions in Central Ontario, now serving a market which extends north from Barrie to Huntsville and west from Midland to Bancroft.

The focus of The Divorce Centre is to help you develop a fair resolution without needless legal expense or Family Court intervention. We provide an on-site family lawyer to assist you with the division of property and parenting planning.

If you require assistance with Family Court matters, our legal counsel is ready to assist, irrespective of whether you are self-represented or require a lawyer.

Your children and your financial security are important issues as you move through the challenge of separation and divorce. At The Divorce Centre, we focus on the key issues that help you find the right solution for you and your family.

John C. Menear | Principal and Founder

The Divorce Centre was founded by John C. Menear HBA (Business) and LLB. Mr. Menear graduated from The Business School at the University of Western Ontario, and Osgoode Hall Law School. With a background in business and law, Mr. Menear brings both financial acumen and legal skill to the practice of Family Law.


Separation and Family Law Services

What can you expect from a visit to The Divorce Centre? On top of our professionalism, impartiality, and respect, you can expect us to provide to you as needed:

Professional consultations | to assist you in developing a strategy to resolve your issues, tailored to the unique circumstances of your family

Explanation and preparation | of financial documents used to determine the division of property

Extra-ordinary expense calculations | for child support and other expenses – after all, it’s not always clear cut

Preparation of Interim and Final Separation Agreements | as determined privately by you and your  ex-spouse

Preparation of Family Court documents | for people who are representing themselves in Family Court

Family Law advice and legal representation | a little guidance goes a long way when you’re charting undiscovered territory

My Children

Separation and divorce can be tough on your children. Younger children often feel a sense of responsibility for the split. Child custody arrangements whether sole, joint, equal or shared parenting creates new and confusing lives. Access and visitation denial and parental alienation top the list of damage done to our kids, but there are ways to help ease their pain and avoid making a difficult situation even worse. 
My Money

Family law can put an unmanageable strain on your personal finances, especially if you'll be paying child support or spousal support after the Separation Agreement is signed. But with a little wisdom and planning, property division, pension equalization, and income splitting can be effectively managed. 
Fair Treatment

At the end of the day, it's not about who gets what — it is about Fairness. Constructive trusts, joint family ventures, collaborative family lawyers, mediation and out of court settlements are all at your disposal to ensure that you are treated fairly, both now and in the future. Whether married or common law, we can help you. 

Serving Central Ontario

The Divorce Centre serves Simcoe County, Victoria County, Muskoka Region, and all of Central Ontario. Our unique caring approach to the divorce process can help to ease the stress of what can be a very challenging time in your life and the lives of your children.
Other cities we service:
Barrie
Beaverton
Bracebridge
Brechin

Coldwater
Gravenhurst
Huntsville
Midland

Moonstone
Muskoka
Penetang
Oro-Medonte

Rama
Severn Bridge
Simcoe County
Washago