Clear advice and strong representation in separation, property and business matters, support, parenting, and domestic contracts.
About Tanya Gulati
Founded by Tanya Gulati, FORTE Family Law is a boutique practice built around direct involvement, thoughtful strategy, and a deeply personal approach to representation. Tanya works closely with each client to understand what is at stake (legally, financially, and personally) and to develop a path forward that reflects the realities of the case, not a formula.
Tanya has developed a particular interest in financially complex family law matters, particularly those involving self-employed individuals, business owners, and complicated financial circumstances. These cases require more than an understanding of the law; they demand careful financial analysis, thorough preparation, sound judgment, and strategic advocacy.
What distinguishes her approach is not only how she prepares a case, but how she cares for the people behind it. Tanya takes the time to explain, to answer questions, and to make sure her clients understand both the decisions in front of them and the reasons behind the advice they are receiving. Clients are not treated like files, but like people whose families, businesses, and futures genuinely matter.
Whether the matter calls for a carefully negotiated agreement or firm advocacy in court, FORTE is grounded in clear advice, strong representation, and a commitment to seeing each matter through.
Family law is rarely only about the law. It meets you at the turning points of your life.
At every turning point, Forte brings clarity to the decisions in front of you and strength to what comes next.
You may be taking a relationship into a more serious chapter: choosing to live together, planning a marriage, or joining your life with someone while wanting to protect the business, property, family wealth, or financial independence you have already built.
Or you may be navigating the end of a relationship and facing an entirely new reality: becoming co-parents, restructuring parenting time and decision-making responsibility, determining support, dividing property, or untangling financial lives that were built together.
Sometimes the transition is even more personal. It can mean leaving a home that has become part of your identity, returning to the workforce after years away, learning how to make decisions independently again, or rediscovering who you are outside of a relationship.
It can also mean letting go of the life you knew (the home, the routines, the role you occupied) and beginning the quieter work of deciding who you want to be next.
Strength when it matters. Clarity when it's complicated. Resolution when it's time to move forward.
Forte also accepts straightforward civil litigation and Small Claims Court matters.
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Equalization of net family property, business valuation, and property claims for married and common-law spouses, including entrepreneurs and the self-employed.
Entitlement, amount, and duration of support, with careful income analysis where earnings are variable, self-employed, or paid through a corporation.
Decision-making responsibility, parenting time, and parenting plans built around the best interests of your children.
Marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, separation agreements, and standstill agreements drafted to hold up when they matter.
Prepared, firm court advocacy when a matter cannot be resolved by agreement, and focused negotiation when it can.
Step-parent and relative adoptions in Ontario that give full legal recognition to a parental relationship that already exists.
Four principles shape how Tanya advises and represents every client.
Tanya believes her responsibility as counsel is to provide clients with an honest assessment of their circumstances, including the strengths and weaknesses of their position. She will not encourage unrealistic expectations simply because they are easier to accept.
Family law matters rarely exist in isolation. Decisions concerning support, property, parenting, and litigation can have significant consequences for one another. Tanya considers the larger picture, including the financial, practical, and personal implications of each decision.
Effective advocacy requires preparation, but also flexibility. As new information emerges, circumstances change, or negotiations progress, the strategy must evolve accordingly. Tanya does not believe in pursuing a particular course simply because it was the original plan.
Tanya is a litigator, but litigation should serve a purpose. She believes in exploring reasonable opportunities for settlement while remaining fully prepared to advance a client’s interests before the court when necessary. The goal is not to prolong conflict, but to achieve meaningful and sustainable results.
What clients say about working with Tanya.
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about my divorce lawyer, Tanya Gulati. From the very beginning, she was incredibly compassionate and understanding, making an overwhelming process feel manageable. She listened with patience, never rushed me, and always made sure I felt heard and supported.
What stood out the most was her encouraging nature—she believed in me even when I struggled to believe in myself and losing hope. It was clear that she genuinely wanted the best for me, not just legally but personally as well. Her guidance was steady, thoughtful, and always grounded in my best interests.
Thanks to her dedication and care, I felt confident and protected through every step of the process. I am deeply grateful for her representation and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a strong yet compassionate advocate.”
“Exceptional legal guidance!
Going through a marriage separation is never easy, but having Tanya Gulati by my side made all the difference. From our first meeting she was both professional and empathetic, offering not just legal advice but genuine support. Tanya was diligent and detail oriented and offered creative solutions that reflect her deep understanding of both the legal system and emotional complexities of family matters. She consistently went above and beyond always advocating for me and my family while remaining solution-focused. Her ability to communicate with opposing counsel was instrumental in reaching a resolution and I highly recommend her to anyone requiring a tenacious and results oriented lawyer.”
“My experience with Tanya Gulati was excellent. We had a complicated case in which she had to give great detail of attention and knowledge. Due to the complexity of my matter, I had many weeks of frustration and stress on my part that Tanya remained kind, professional, personable, prompt and reassuring.”
Your first step is a complimentary telephone consultation of up to 30 minutes with Tanya. You will discuss your situation, your goals, and the options available to you, and leave the call with a clearer sense of the path forward. There is no obligation to proceed.
Yes. Matters involving self-employed individuals, business owners, and professionals are a central focus of the practice. Where business valuation, income determination, or other complex financial issues arise, Tanya works with Chartered Business Valuators and other financial professionals.
Yes. Forte offers a complimentary telephone consultation of up to 30 minutes. You can request one through the form on this page or call (416) 970-6055 directly.
A transparent, step-by-step process designed to remove uncertainty and protect your interests from day one.
A prospective client contacts Forte Family Law by telephone, email, or through the website.
Tanya offers an initial complimentary telephone consultation of up to 30 minutes to obtain a general understanding of the matter, discuss the assistance being sought, and determine whether the firm may be an appropriate fit.
Before accepting a retainer, the necessary conflict-of-interest checks are completed.
If the client and Tanya agree to proceed, a written Retainer Agreement is prepared and circulated electronically for review and signature. The applicable initial retainer deposit is also requested.
Clients are asked to provide the identification, information, and relevant documents required to open and advance their file.
Once the retainer requirements are satisfied, Tanya reviews the relevant materials, identifies the immediate priorities, and discusses the recommended next steps.
The process is tailored to the urgency, complexity, and circumstances of each matter.
Tell us a little about your situation and Tanya will personally reach out within one business day to arrange your complimentary telephone consultation.
