Persaud Hussain LLP — Est. 2011

About Our Firm

A litigation-based domestic violence and family law firm with offices in Markham and Toronto, Ontario. We have been fighting for clients in Ontario courts since 2011.

Serving Clients Since 2011

Persaud Hussain LLP has been practising family law in Ontario since 2011. Domestic violence is at the core of what we do. We act for survivors of abuse in divorce and separation, decision-making responsibility and parenting time disputes, spousal and child support, property division, and child protection proceedings. If you are in danger, we move quickly.

We bring litigation experience to every file. Whether your matter settles or goes to trial, we prepare accordingly — and our clients know where they stand at every step.

Our lawyers appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal of Ontario. We have offices in Markham and Toronto, serving clients across the Greater Toronto Area.

What We Do

  • Domestic violence, protection orders, and urgent safety motions
  • Divorce, separation agreements, and property division
  • Decision-making responsibility, parenting time, and child protection proceedings (CAS)
  • Spousal and child support, including enforcement and variation
  • Clear communication throughout — no unnecessary jargon
  • LAO certificates accepted for those who qualify

Meet the Team

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Jared Persaud
Barrister & Solicitor · Co-Founder

Jared Persaud is a founding partner of Persaud Hussain LLP. He holds a J.D. from Cooley Law School and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Osgoode Hall Law School, and has completed a certificate in family mediation from Harvard Law School. He has been practising family law since 2011 and attends court three to four days per week.

Jared is a domestic violence lawyer who works to equalize the power imbalance in litigation — working to ensure clients who have experienced abuse are not disadvantaged in court proceedings. He serves as a Director of the York Region Law Association and chairs its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Since 2017, he has served as an assessor at Toronto Metropolitan University's Law Practice Program, supervising articling candidates in civil litigation, family law, real estate, and immigration. He has lectured for the Ministry of the Attorney General's Mandatory Information Program and acts as Duty Counsel at the Newmarket Superior Court of Justice, Toronto Superior Court of Justice, 311 Jarvis Ontario Court of Justice, and 47 Sheppard Ontario Court of Justice.

Family Law Domestic Violence Litigation LLM – Osgoode Hall York Region Law Association DEI Committee Chair TMU Assessor MIP Lecturer Duty Counsel
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Nazish Hussain
Barrister & Solicitor · Co-Founder

Nazish Hussain is a founding partner of Persaud Hussain LLP. She holds a J.D. from Cooley Law School and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Osgoode Hall Law School. She has been practising family law since 2011.

Nazish serves as Duty Counsel at 311 Jarvis Ontario Court of Justice and as an assessor and mentor at Toronto Metropolitan University's Law Practice Program. She has lectured for the Ministry of the Attorney General's Mandatory Information Program and has chaired the Committee for Awareness of Violence Against Women.

Family Law LLM – Osgoode Hall Duty Counsel – 311 Jarvis OCJ TMU Assessor MIP Lecturer

Why Clients Choose Us

A litigation-based family law firm with offices in Toronto and Markham, serving the Greater Toronto Area since 2011.

We Stand Up Against Domestic Violence

We do not take a passive approach to domestic violence files. We apply for emergency protection orders, restraining orders, exclusive possession of the matrimonial home, and urgent parenting motions — assertively and without delay — with the safety of our clients and their children as the driving priority.

We Move Quickly

When your matter is urgent, we respond accordingly. We can bring emergency motions and assist with safety planning on short timelines.

Litigation-Based Practice

We prepare every file for the possibility of a hearing or trial. You'll know your options and what to expect before stepping into a courtroom.

Straightforward Communication

We explain things in plain language and keep you informed. No unnecessary jargon, and no bills that catch you off guard.

Children's Safety First

In decision-making responsibility and parenting time matters involving family violence, children's physical safety is never a secondary consideration. We fight to put your children’s safety at the centre of every order sought — and to keep them out of situations that place them at risk.

Serving a Diverse Community

We serve one of Ontario's most diverse regions. We're familiar with the cultural dynamics that often shape family law disputes in the GTA.

Help the Lawyer Get to Court!

Guide the lawyer through the maze. Collect evidence along the way and dodge opposing counsel. Make it to the courthouse to win!

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