Areas of Practice

Family Law

Compassionate Legal Guidance During Life's Most Challenging Transitions


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Family law matters often involve important decisions that affect your future, your finances, and your loved ones. At Forrest Law Practice, we understand the emotional challenges these situations can bring and are committed to providing practical, compassionate, and results-focused legal support.


Whether you are facing separation, divorce, parenting disputes, or support-related matters, we work diligently to protect your rights and help you move forward with confidence.

Our Family Law Services

Divorce and Separation

We provide compassionate legal support throughout divorce and separation proceedings. Our focus is on protecting your rights, guiding you through legal requirements, and helping you reach fair and practical resolutions.

Child Custody and Support

We assist parents in establishing parenting arrangements that prioritize the best interests of the child. This includes custody agreements, access schedules, and child support arrangements in accordance with Ontario family law guidelines.

Spousal Support

We offer clear legal advice on spousal support entitlements and obligations. Our goal is to help clients achieve fair outcomes based on financial circumstances and legal standards.

Property Division

We help clients navigate the division of marital assets and debts during separation or divorce. We work to ensure an equitable and legally sound distribution that protects your financial future.

Our team


Meet our award-winning team

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Sherine Forrest

Founder • Wills, Estates, Real Estate & Family Law

Sherine Forrest is a licensed Ontario lawyer with an international background and a client-first approach. She helps families and individuals make confident decisions in estate planning, probate, real estate transactions, and family law matters.

Specialties:

Wills & Estates

Real Estate Law

Family Law

Professional background:

Ontario legal education and licensing

International legal experience

Estate planning, probate, real estate, and family law focus

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Client Care Team

Support • Intake, Scheduling & Client Communication

Our team keeps communication clear, files organized, and consultations running smoothly so clients can focus on what matters most.

Specialties:

Client onboarding

Document coordination

Matter tracking and follow-up

Professional background:

Legal administration experience

Client service and case coordination

Law office operations support

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Sherine Forrest

Founder • Forrest Law Practice

Sherine brings a calm, practical, and compassionate approach to every file. She takes time to understand each client's goals and delivers clear advice they can rely on.

Specialties:

Wills & Estates

Real Estate Law

Family Law

Professional background:

Licensed Ontario lawyer

International background and client-centered practice

Serving Oshawa and the Durham/Toronto region

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Property Team

Support • Real Estate Closings

Our real estate support helps buyers, sellers, and lenders move through transactions with confidence, from agreement review to closing day.

Specialties:

Residential purchases and sales

Mortgage refinances and title transfers

Closing support and document review

Professional background:

Real estate transaction support

Property law and closing coordination

Client service across Ontario closings

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Family Law Team

Support • Family Law Intake

Family law matters are handled with care, clear communication, and a solutions-focused process that respects each client's circumstances.

Specialties:

Separation agreements

Child custody and parenting arrangements

Child support and spousal support

Professional background:

Family law client support

Case coordination and documents

Appointment scheduling and follow-up

Frequently asked questions


Frequently asked questions about our legal services

  • What legal services does Forrest Law Practice provide?

    We focus on Wills & Estates, Real Estate Law, and Family Law, including estate planning, probate, powers of attorney, residential closings, separation agreements, and parenting arrangements.

  • Do you help clients across Oshawa and the Durham Region?

    Yes. We assist clients in Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Toronto, Markham, and surrounding Ontario communities.

  • Can Sherine help with both straightforward and complex matters?

    Absolutely. Sherine provides practical legal guidance tailored to your situation, whether you need a will, a property transfer, or advice on a family law issue.

  • What should I bring to my first consultation?

    Bring any relevant documents, a list of questions, and a summary of your goals so we can offer clear next steps from the start.

  • How do I get started?

    Call our office, email Sherine, or book a consultation to discuss your legal concern and how we can help.