When Should You Book a Legal Consultation in Ontario?

The rule of thumb: consult before you commit

The best time for a consultation is before you sign, move out, file, respond or promise anything. Legal positions harden fast — the cheapest advice you will ever buy is the advice that stops a mistake rather than repairs one.

Situations that clearly warrant a consultation

• You have been handed something to sign: a separation agreement, an employment release, a guarantee, an Agreement of Purchase and Sale
• A deadline is attached to anything — court documents, a tribunal notice, an IRCC letter, a notice of sale
• A relationship is ending and children, support or property are involved
• You are buying, selling or refinancing real estate
• Someone has died and you are named — or should have been — in the will
• A dispute is heading toward a demand letter, in either direction

What a good consultation gives you

You should leave knowing three things: your realistic options, the rough cost of each, and the next single step. At Ayoun Law the first 15 minutes are free — by Google Meet or at our Mississauga office — and continued time is $199 per half-hour, confirmed with you before it starts. Bring a short timeline, the documents, and your three biggest questions.