09/03/2026
When a criminal charge and a family-law dispute involve the same people, everyday arrangements can become legally complicated: especially when children, school pickups, or shared property are involved.
Co-founder Vaneet Sangha of OMNI LAW GROUP shares these practical reminders for families in Orangeville and Dufferin County:
• Treat criminal release conditions, probation terms, and family-court arrangements as separate legal issues. A family agreement does not automatically change a criminal condition.
• Follow every written criminal condition exactly. Do not assume that a parenting schedule, text message, or informal permission overrides it.
• Do not use children, relatives, teachers, or friends to pass along messages if indirect contact may be restricted.
• Avoid unplanned contact during school pickups, exchanges, or visits. Ask counsel how those arrangements should be handled safely.
• Keep a written record of questions, proposed changes, and concerns for your lawyer. Do not request or agree to changes without legal advice.
• Shared property can create additional communication and access concerns. Obtain advice before attending a shared home or collecting belongings.
For Orangeville and Dufferin County matters, the Orangeville Courthouse is at 10 Louisa St., Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3P9. Peel matters are processed at 7755 Hurontario St. in Brampton.
OMNI LAW GROUP is proud to be a member of the Dufferin County Lawyers Association. This is general information, not legal advice. For guidance about your situation, call 905-497-7200 or visit www.omnilawfirm.ca. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
OMNI LAW GROUP: Orangeville family law and criminal defence firm serving Dufferin County, Caledon, Brampton and Peel. Separation, divorce and domestic assault.