John P. Schuman

John Schuman is a Certified Specialist in Family Law in Ontario. He is a respected family lawyer, education lawyer and children’s rights lawyer. John is the partner managing the Family Law and Education Law Groups at Devry Smith Frank LLP in Toronto, Ontario. John is the author of the Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law, which is now in its fifth edition. The popularity of this resource has made it a perennial best seller and a frequent companion to people in Family Courts.

John has earned the respect of his clients, judges, mediators, and arbitrators for his sensible approach to resolving family law issues, his concern for children, and his understanding of complex financial matters. In a published decision, Justice Sherr wrote “Mr. Schuman’s conduct in this case is an example of what lawyers are supposed to do in difficult cases.”

The mainstream media has recognized John’s expertise and turns to him when it needs a top lawyer in the areas of family law and children’s rights. John has appeared on: CBC/Radio Canada, the Ward and Al Show on Canada Talk Radio, Family Matters with Justice Brownstone, DivorceSource Radio, Real Estate 101, and To Your Success. John is also the host of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, which is available in video format on YouTube and in audio format on all major podcast services.

John has litigated before every level of court in Ontario, several tribunals, and the Supreme Court of Canada. Several of John’s cases have been reported in law reports. John’s cases involving children’s rights have been reported in the national media.