Kathleen is a family lawyer based in Hamilton, Ontario who is dedicated to finding efficient solutions for her clients when there is a transition within a family or relationship.
Having practiced exclusively family law since 2011, Kathleen has distinguished herself as an assertive yet collaborative advocate. Kathleen is designated as a Certified Specialist (Family Law) by the Law Society of Ontario. Kathleen has experience representing clients through litigation (motions, trials and appeals), negotiation, mediation, and collaborative family law. Kathleen is also an accredited Family and Child Protection Mediation. Kathleen assists:
In addition to representing adult clients, Kathleen advocates for children as a panel member of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer.
For more information about Kathleen’s mediation services, please visit the Mediation page.
At Bingham Law, the wellbeing of you and your loved ones is our priority. Learn more about Kathleen.
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Bingham Law offers family law services to clients in the Greater Hamilton Area. At any stage of the process, Kathleen Bingham is a trusted professional who is committed to working with you towards a solution.
Unless specified, all services are billed at Kathleen’s hourly rate of $300.00+HST and a financial retainer is required. Kathleen does accept Legal Aid Certificates.
This is a chance to meet with Kathleen to discuss your situation and to learn about your options. An initial consultation costs $150.00 including HST, unless you have a valid Legal Aid Ontario Certificate. Payment is required prior to the appointment.
There are several processes to resolve issues out of Court. Kathleen will represent clients during the process and will draft or review a separation agreement, cohabitation agreement or marriage contract.
Kathleen represents clients at all stages of a court proceeding. This includes clients who are in court trying to resolve parenting, support or property issues, or clients who have a matter against a Children’s Aid Society.
Mediation is a voluntary and private way to settle your family law matters out of court. During the process, former spouses work with a neutral family law mediator to negotiate a resolution.
A joint meeting with both spouses to discuss process, options and legal issues. An early Neutral Consultation costs $250.00. Payment is required prior to the appointment.
Kathleen will represent you in a collaborative process. Issues can include parenting, support, property or other related issues.
Kathleen will assist with legal research and document preparation, including facta. Services are billed at the Legal Aid Ontario rate or an agreed upon private hourly rate.
Kathleen will provide legal advice when a child is being adopted or placed for adoption.
The resources provided are intended to be informative. Bingham Law does not review these websites and the opinions are not necessarily those of Kathleen P.M. Bingham. If you have a question about anything you learn on these links, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Government of Ontario – How to Adopt a Child
Government of Ontario – What you should know about child protection court cases
Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton
The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton
The Children’s Aid Society of Haldimand and Norfolk
Brant Family and Children’s Services
Family and Children’s Services Niagara
Government of Canada – Department of Justice: FAQ
Government of Canada – Department of Justice: Child Support Online Lookup
Hamilton Halton Collaborative Family Practice
Ontario Collaborative Law Federation
Niagara Collaborative Practice
The Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centres
Hamilton Police Service – Community Resources
CLEO: Community Legal Education Ontario
Government of Ontario – Fertility Services
Government of Ontario – Infertility and Assisted Reproduction in Ontario
https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/ocl/
Government of Canada – Department of Justice: Custody and Parenting
Government of Canada – The Voice of the Child in Separation / Divorce
Government of Ontario – Ministry of the Attorney General: Child Custody and Access
Government of Ontario – Where do I stand? A Child’s Legal Guide to Separation and Divorce
Government of Canada – Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines