Toronto Family & Criminal Litigation Lawyer

Strategic Representation in High-Conflict and Complex Family Law Matters

Nikolova Law represents clients across Toronto and the GTA in every aspect of family law — from urgent parenting and custody disputes to high-conflict separations, negotiated settlements, and collaborative resolutions. With over a decade of courtroom experience in both family and criminal law, the firm delivers strong, practical, and strategic advocacy tailored to your situation.

Our Services

All families and marriages are unique, so there is no such thing as a typical divorce or separation. A customized approach is vital to a successful resolution.
Charged with a crime? Arrested? You need an experienced criminal defence lawyer to ensure your constitutional rights are protected and maximize your chances of a favourable outcome.
Nikolova Law Prof. offers quick, convenient and reasonably priced notary services, including notarizing and commissioning affidavits, oaths, affirmations and declarations and certifying true copies of a wide range of documents.

Nikolova Law offers an advantage few family firms can: extensive experience in both family and criminal litigation. That dual background matters most in high-conflict cases involving domestic violence allegations, restraining orders, Children's Aid Society (CAS) involvement, parental alienation claims, emergency motions, and overlapping criminal proceedings.

The firm brings strong courtroom advocacy, sharp strategic thinking, and deep cross-examination experience to the cases that are hardest to handle alone.

A Rare Combination: Family and Criminal Litigation Experience

Nikolova Law offers an advantage few family firms can: extensive experience in both family and criminal litigation. That dual background matters most in high-conflict cases involving domestic violence allegations, restraining orders, Children's Aid Society (CAS) involvement, parental alienation claims, emergency motions, and overlapping criminal proceedings.

The firm brings strong courtroom advocacy, sharp strategic thinking, and deep cross-examination experience to the cases that are hardest to handle alone.

"I was recommended to Desi by a friend who had recently closed on a family matter. Desi was empathetic, transparent, and knowledgeable on Family and Criminal law, she represented me for over 3 years and I admired how organized and punctual she always was. Very patient and answered every question I had and explained in detail the legal process. Her retainer fees are very reasonable too. I wish her every success in her career and recommend her to handle your family or criminal matters. I'm a happy client ☀️"

—Actual Client
“There are times in our life when people step over boundaries in quest of temporary material, monetary benefit and possession, and it would come as a surprise if it’s your spouse. Those moments come as a shock as events unfold in front of you trying to strip access from your kids, and get threatened for things that you have never even thought of. In those helpless moments from my experience I would say wait no further, call Counsel Desi Nikolova. Her expertise in navigating through criminal law, family law, child societies will take the stress off you, and it will start working as a medication for the wounded soul. Her oration skills, case drafting skills, research skills and techniques combined with confidence in her logical and analytical thinking would set you up in a comfortable position with a good night's sleep every night. Her council is wise and well thought, better to take exactly how she recommends. She litigated excellently to get access back with my children after I had to deal with a very irrational, illogical, unreasonable ex. She truly cares, is hardworking and will fight to get the justice you deserve. Thank you Counsel Desi!”

—Actual Client
“A friend who also went through a difficult divorce recommended Ms. Nikolova to me. I was impressed with Ms. Nikolova’s knowledge and experience in not just family law, but also criminal law and children’s aid society cases, and I certainly needed a lawyer who can skillfully manage all these areas. Ms. Nikolova certainly went above and beyond for me and I am very pleased with the legal outcome, despite acknowledging my case was one of the more challenging ones. I must say Ms. Nikolova was very attentive and unlike other lawyers, she was available and there when I needed her, often outside of business hours. In my opinion Ms. Nikolova is not just a highly capable lawyer, but one that truly cares for her clients and is passionate about the work she does. Would definitely recommend her!”

—Actual Client

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