Glover & Associates

Welcome to the Law Offices of Glover & Associates, Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries.

The firm is based in east Toronto and Pickering Ontario.

The firm's practice areas include:

•Real Estate
•Family Law
•Wills & Estates
•Litigation
•Corporate Law
•Employment Law

Contact us today for all your legal needs.

About Us

Welcome to Glover & Associates. Our firm practices in the areas of Real Estate, Family, Wills and Estates, Litigation Employment and Corporate Law. We also provide Notarial and Commission Services. Our two locations are conveniently located in the Pickering Village and the Toronto Beach.
Our Pickering Village Branch is located on Kingston road (Highway 2) in Ajax, Ontario and is easily accessible from the 401 on the east side of Metro Toronto. Our Toronto Branch is on Queen Street East in the heart of Toronto’s east end Beach Community. Both offices provide full services in all our practice areas and have ample parking available on site or nearby.

Glover & Associates prides itself on providing quality, personal service to its clients in an affordable manner. We believe in negotiated settlement and the preservation of relationships when dealing with disputes and we believe in efficiency in order to respect our clients’ time and budgets. We are members of the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations, the Collaborative Family Practice Groups of Toronto and Durham as well as the Durham Lawyers' Association, Ajax Pickering Board of Trade, Toronto Beach Business Improvement Association and Business
Professionals Association of Canada. Please take a look at our areas of practice to see the wide selection of services we provide. If you don’t see the one that you need, feel free to contact us to see if we are able to provide you with a referral to one of our capable colleagues.


Our History

Glover & Associates began in 2001 in Pickering, Ontario. Darryl Glover is Senior Counsel and owner of Glover and Associates. Prior to law, Mr. Glover worked in social work and teaching for challenged young people and as a Real Estate Broker. Law seemed to be a natural direction for Mr. Glover combining his knowledge and experience with contracts and assisting people with challenging and stressful situations. We are pleased with the growth of the firm over the years and are proud to be working with such a dedicated and hard-working group.

Over the years, Glover & Associate has expanded from a small office in a commercial building in Pickering to its current two office, multidisciplinary team. We have two offices, both located in historical buildings. Our Durham location is in a 130 year old designated Heritage Property in quaint Pickering Village, just outside the eastern border of Toronto. Our Toronto office is located in a classic Toronto Beach Property on Queen Street East in the heart of Toronto’s popular Beach community.

Our three lawyer team is supported by an excellent group of clerks and assistants that provide for a superb customer experience. I invite you to meet our team on our Staff Bios page. Our goal has always been to provide superior service at an affordable rate. Our greatest satisfaction comes from the relationships we form with our clients by providing personal service beyond what is expected.

Description of Services

Real Estate:
Set-fee Closing Packages (including Title Insurance and GST): We will provide a quote for all costs relating to the completion of your purchase or sale so that you will be able to properly budget. There are no surprises on closing date with our firm.

Status Certificate and New Home Offers reviewed at no charge: For our clients, we review condominium status certificates and new home offer promptly and at no extra charge.
Residential Purchase & Sale – Freehold & Condo: We deal with all types of residential purchases and sales, freehold, condo, urban or rural, we will ensure superior service with your transaction.
Negotiating and Drafting agreements or purchase and sale: When buying privately or from a friend or relative, our lawyers will draft an agreement of purchase and sale that protects the transaction and ensures that al the details are looked after.
Acting for home owners for refinancing: Our firm acts for homeowners who refinance their homes through institutional lenders. If you are placing additional financing on your home or condo or are changing lenders, speak to us about our services.

Wills and Estate:
Wills: A will is an extremely important document and assists those we leave behind with the administration of your estate. It is not necessary to be rich to need a will. They are an important document to make your wishes know and are of particular importance to parents of your children as they address your choice of guardian in the case of your passing.
Power of Attorney for Property: This powerful document is a must for all adults and can be used during period of incapacity or simply because it is difficult or inconvenient to attend to your financial affairs personally.

Power of Attorney for Personal Care: This important document is often referred to as a Living Will and instructs the appointed person on health and medical matters and provides the appointee with the decision making authority should you require medical treatment and not be able to speak for yourself.
Probate and Administration of Estates: Many estates require a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee, often referred to as Probate or Estate Administration. This process verifies the Will and protects the Trustee (also known as Executor) and beneficiaries by ensuring that there are no conflicts before the estate is completed.

Estate Litigation: When Trustees or beneficiaries cannot agree on an interpretation or a Will, there is sometimes need for court intervention. Our litigation lawyer will guide you through the process and ensure your rights are protected.

Family Law:
Mediation: Darryl Glover is a trained mediator who does assists with the mediation of separating couples as well as the ongoing arrangements for parenting.
Prenuptials: Or marriage contracts as we call them in Canada are very useful for people who plan to marry and have the need to keep their assets distinct. This is particularly common in couples where there are children from a previous relationship or where there is a significant difference in assets at the time of marriage.
Counseling: We have adjunct professionals who can assist with the emotional component of marriage breakdown or other stressful situations.
Trust Agreements: When assistance is needed from a friend or family member to acquire an asset, a trust agreement can keep things clear for all involved.

Cohabitation Agreements: Sometimes the best way to avoid misunderstandings is to get it down on paper. A professionally drawn cohabitation agreement will address all the issues you know you want clear and many that you may not have thought of.
Co-ownership: When two or more people who are not married buy property, a co-ownership agreement is a good idea. It determines how things are conducted while the property is shared and how to deal with things when it is time to buyout or sell.
Domestic Contracts: These general contracts are used to ensure that parties are clear with their intentions. Various domestic contracts are available to keep life more predictable.
Separation Agreements: When a marriage or other spousal relationship breaks down, separation agreement is necessary to establish the rights and obligations of both parties upon leaving the relationship or marriage. Separation agreements are the document that will allow people to be “legally separated”. They clarify asset and debt sharing, what happens to the house, the kids and the personal belongings as well as pensions, estates, and anything else that needs to be addressed as his, hers or theirs.
Divorce – Contested and Uncontested: Divorce is needed to remarry. Before dealing with the divorce, a separation agreement should be negotiated and signed.
Adoption: Our firm will take you through the domestic adoption process to take the worry out of things. We handle the paperwork, court documents, legal advice and anything else that arises during the process.

Enforcement: Sometimes a court order needs to be enforced. Whether it is a Family Court order or it arises from a civil litigation matter, we will proceed through the proper channels to enforce.
Annulment: When divorce does not address your needs, an annulment may be required. This can be for religious reasons but often arises from other contexts as well.

Marriage Contracts: Marriage Contracts are to Canadian what Pre-Nups are to Americans. Whatever the name, they are a domestic contract that addresses what each party’s rights and obligations will be during marriage as well as in the case of death or separation.

Paternity: As part of custody and access matters, clients may be referred for paternity testing.
Child Support: Child support is a basic right of the child. There are clear factors to determine the proper amount and there are systems ion place to ensure that it gets paid. Our firm deals with Child Support collection through non-adversarial means if possible and through the court when necessary.

Access: Access is also the right of the child. We advocate for the best interests of the child when assisting to ensure that positive relationships continue between parents and their children after separation.

Spousal Support: Spousal Support or sometimes called alimony in other jurisdictions is a right of many partners after the breakdown of a spousal relationship. We support our clients in obtaining or paying the fair amount of spousal support considering all factors.

Support Variations: As residence and/or financial arrangements of separated parents change, there is often need for support to be varies. We assist clients determine the fair amount of support and ensure that it is paid and received.
Division of Property: Upon separation following marriage, division of property or Equalization of Net Family Property is a right of the parties. We assist parties come to a fair resolution with respect to an appropriate division.
Custody: Child custody is one of the most important aspects of family law because it addresses the needs of a young person. The best interests of the child are intended to be the primary factor when considering any custody arrangement. Clearly, in order to determine the best interests of the child, many indicators must be considered such as housing, schooling, financial resources, family support systems, stability, etc.

Matrimonial Home: When a married couple is separating, they must determine whether one or the other will remain in the matrimonial home or is it will be sold. There are certain rights to possession and occupancy of a matrimonial home for married partners.
Trials: When a family matter can not be resolved through other means, court can be necessary. The family court process assists parties to resolve without the need for trial. For those occasions when trial in required, our litigation counsel will assist.

Corporate Law:
Federal and Provincial Incorporations: Our corporate lawyer will prepare all necessary documentation to create your corporation.
Negotiating and drafting of commercial, retail and office leases: Our corporate counsel will assist landlords and tenants with their commercial tenancy needs.
Advising landlords with respect to lease enforcement: Unfortunately, all tenancy arrangements do not go well. In these cases, our counsel will assist parties achieve a fair result.
Sale of Business: Our counsel will assist with the purchase or sale of ongoing businesses.
Share Transfer: When corporations change partial or full ownership, we will assist with the proper transfer of shares and guide the client through the process of establishing a new governing body.

Litigation:
Dispute Resolution Services: Our civil litigation counsel negotiates to seek a fair result without the need for expensive court proceedings where possible. Use of negotiation between counsel, four-way meetings and mediation can assist parties to avoid the need for a trial
General Civil Litigation: When court is required, our litigation counsel assists clients to evaluate their case and to proceed, when appropriate, to pursue their fair remedy through the courts.

Small Claims Court: On smaller matters, our litigation counsel will assist clients with preparation and legal advice relating to their small claims matter.

Employment:
Employment Contracts: Glover & Associates assists clients in the preparation and negotiation of employment contracts.
Employment related Sexual Harassment: When an employee has been sexually harassed, our counsel will pursue the employer for appropriate remedies.
Employment related Human Rights Violations: Our lawyers work with the client and the Human Rights Commission to ensure that employees are treated fairly.
Severance Packages: The lawyers at Glover & Associates will provide an opinion on severance packages that result from termination of employment.
Wrongful Dismissal: When and employee is wrongfully dismissed, we will seek appropriate compensation for them through negotiated settlement or, when necessary, the court process.

General Services:
Notary & Commissioning Services: These services are available to clients on short notice for a modest fee.
Statutory Declarations: These documents relate to various aspects of life and our staff are available to review and witness various forms of declarations.
Travel Letters for Children: In order for a child to travel out of Canada without one or both parents, they will required a signed consent letter. Our staff will draft your letter to ensure border compliance and a lawyer will notarize it for full security.
Contract Review: Our lawyer have experience in the review of various contracts. Our review will assist with the enforceability of the contract.
Immigration Invitation Letters: Travel into Canada from many countries requires a sworn invitation letter. We will review your information to daft a letter that will contain the assist with this process.
Affidavits: There are various reasons for needing an affidavit . We can draft the document or simply commission your document for you.

If you do not see a description of the area of law that you require, please ask.

Glover and Associates
Offices in The Beaches, Toronto and Pickering Village, Ajax
Toronto Phone: 416.691.3700
Ajax Phone: 905.619.3700
www.gloverlaw.ca
info@gloverlaw.ca