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River Law is Committed to Providing Skilled and Personalized Legal Services to Meet the Unique Needs of Each Client
At River Law, led by the principal lawyer, Audrey Doxtdator, you will find the dedicated legal representation you need right here in Haldimand-Norfolk.
Our Legal Services
Divorce
At River Law, we provide compassionate and strategic legal guidance to navigate you through the complexities of divorce. This includes understanding equalization, net family property, pensions, ensuring our client’s are receiving their fair settlement. We know that divorce often brings worries about the future and daily life changes. Our team can help clarify how shared debts are handled, guide you through updating key documents, and answer any questions you may have about living arrangements. If children are involved, we explain how child custody and support decisions connect to property division.

Parenting Time
River Law is dedicated to helping you secure fair and sustainable legal solutions for the well-being of your family. We also help families manage plans for visits and changes that can come with job moves or new relationships. If disagreements occur, we’re available to mediate and find mutually beneficial solutions. At River Law, we encourages open communication between parents, so the focus stays on what works best for your children over time.

Spousal Support
When a relationship breaks down, the need for support will arise. At River Law we will ensure you and your children receive adequate support. Our help includes showing you how agreements can be adjusted if your circumstances change, or if life events like moving or retirement affect support. We also help clients understand their recordkeeping responsibilities and what to expect if enforcement of payments becomes necessary. Our support covers both short- and long-term arrangements.

Estate Litigation
At River Law, we provide compassionate and strategic representation in estate litigation, helping you navigate disputes over wills, trusts, and inheritance matters with confidence and care. We know getting all the right paperwork together can feel like a lot, so we’ll help you find and organize any documents you might need, like financial records or property information. If you’re unsure about your role as a beneficiary or executor, we clarify the roles and obligations involved. Our approach is patient and step-by-step to keep things as stress-free as possible.

Child Custody and Decision-Making
Parents will need to make proper arrangements for their children’s welfare upon separating. Each family is unique and River Law will ensure each client understands the difference between sole, joint and shared custody arrangements.

Property Disputes
River Law is prepared to uphold their client’s rights in private property, family property or estate property matters. Property disputes can arise in many ways, including encroachments, damages, unjust enrichment, and division of family property.
