Johnnie Cox is a dedicated family lawyer who helps families in Oakville and surrounding communities navigate the emotional and financial challenges of separation and divorce.  He combines an international perspective with a practical, client-centred approach. Understanding that every family is unique, Johnnie provides clear, compassionate guidance while striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients and their children.

Approach to Practice
‍Johnnie believes that family law disputes are not just legal matters—they are deeply personal life transitions.  He strives for amicable resolutions through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution strategies, and strategically litigates when required to protect his clients’ interests.  Clients appreciate his honest, straightforward advice and commitment to keeping them informed throughout the process.

Areas of Focus
‍Johnnie assists clients with all aspects of family law, including:
• International and inter jurisdictional family law matters
• Divorce and separation (contested and uncontested)
• Decision-making responsibility and parenting time arrangements
• Child support and spousal support
• Property division and equalization of net family property
• Domestic contracts (separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts)
• High-net-worth property disputes
• Asset tracing and complex financial disclosure
• Mareva injunctions and freezing orders
• Mitigating family violence
• Trusts and corporations in family property disputes

Professional Background
• Called to the Bar of Ontario: 2024
• LL.M. in International Commercial Law with Distinction, University of Sussex
• LL.B. (Hons), University of Sussex
• B.A. (Hons) in History and Political Studies, Queen’s University
• Commended by the Court in Carter v. Carter, 2024 ONSC 5414 for organized presentation, distilling voluminous evidence, and assistance to the Court
• Regularly appears in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and has appeared at and provided written submissions to the Court of Appeal for Ontario
• Contributed to publications, including Gary Joseph’s Handling a Family Law Matter

Community & Personal
‍Outside of practice, Johnnie is actively involved in access-to-justice initiatives. He has served as a pro bono legal companion for self-represented litigants in the United Kingdom and participated in the Community Legal Outreach Collaboration Keele (CLOCK).  He is a passionate drummer and has performed with bands across Ontario, Quebec, and England.

Get in touch to discuss your family law matter confidentially with Johnnie. Please contact our office today to schedule a consultation.